Bringing Iron Inside

A popular trend is using materials once found only outdoors to make great furnishings for inside the home. Traditionally used for railings and window grills, wrought iron is an age-old material that's finding new life inside:

• Wrought iron is a beautiful material that develops a lovely patina over time. It can be made into many shapes such as chairs, beds,tables, lamps, etc. and is a true classic that won't go out of style.

Figure A

It's growing in popularity because it is being forged more delicately than it has been in the past, lending a light and contemporary touch to this heavy metal. Top a wrought iron base with glass for an airy look that highlights the design (figure A).

Figure B

Any style home can take wrought iron furnishings--the design is what really matters. Use simple lines in a contemporary space and items with an old world charm for a more traditional one.

Use glass glue to adhere a mirror to a wrought iron pot rack for interesting dimension from every angle (figure B).

wrought iron chaise lounge, upholstered bench, dog bed (Bon Melange)

wrought iron side tables with marble top, octagon glass top coffee table (A . Rudin)

iron candleholders, square glass top table with iron legs and chairs with white cushions (Rustique)

Resources
furnishings - Bon Melange
Bon Melange
301 Wells Fargo, Suite C-5
Houston, TX 77090
Phone: 281-440-4332
Fax: 281-440-4453
Email: bonmelange@hotmail.com

furnishings - Rustique
Rustique
8783 SW 132 Street
Miami, FL 33176
Phone: 305-234-9944
Fax: 305-234-2560

furnishings - Studio Metz
A. Rudin
Pacific Design Center, Suite G172
8687 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: 310-659-2388
Guests
Margaret Russell
Editor-in-chief, Elle Decor Magazine
1633 Broadway, 41st Floor
New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-767-5800
Fax: 212-489-4241
Email: mrussell@hfmus.com

Diana Mason
Interior Designer, Diana Mason Interiors
PO Box 603
Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
Also in this Episode

Smart Design : Episode SDN-112
•	Painted Floors
•	Material as Art
•	Bringing Iron Inside
•	Switch Plates