5 Pieces of Metal Furniture You Can Build Yourself

Finding just the right piece of furniture to complete your home can be a difficult and stressful thing, especially if you know exactly what you want and none of the stores seem to carry it, or you prefer something that is a little bit more unique. When that happens the best thing you can do is head down to the steel supermarket and check out their selection of materials for a DIY steel furniture building project. Here are five pieces of furniture that just about anyone can build with the right stuff from Wasatch Steel.

Tables
Building a table is one of the most basic and simple things you can do. Whether you want to build a dining room table or something you can keep in your living room like a coffee table, side table, or couch table, the basics on building it are the same. Start with the right metal pieces to create sturdy legs, then find the perfect table topper. You can mix steel and wood for an interesting visual effect, or use metal for the surface as well to create a specialized appearance.

Bookcases
Looking for more storage around your home? Finding places to put all your trinkets, books, and odds and ends can be difficult, which is where a great bookshelf can come in. You can build metal shelves using just about any kind of material, and in a wide variety of different shapes and sizes. Whether you want to cover a whole wall or you just need a little nook to keep your books, metal shelving is simple and stylish.

Desks
Purchasing a desk can be pretty expensive, but when you decide to do it yourself, metal from Wasatch Steel is a great option. You can get functional and beautiful giving your office an industrial appeal, or you can use metal for the framework and add style with wood or other materials for the surfaces.

Chairs & Barstools
There are endless possibilities when you are building metal chairs and stools, including barstools, chairs for your kitchen table, or for your outdoor living space. You can even create a steel bench for a farmhouse style table, or add some banquet seating in the corner of your dining room. Adding metal drawers and topping them off with some comfortable padding can help add seating and make your home look chic.

Headboards
Looking for a way to decorate your bedroom that is different from ordinary wood? Metal headboards are a great choice, and something you can make on your own. Whether you decide to use ornamental metal with spindles welded together or you get some sheet metal and create a solid headboard, it will look amazing. Supplies from Wasatch Steel offer you the opportunity to get creative with your headboard and make something that is anything but boring.

Metal furniture is a great way to add character to your home, bringing in an industrial or minimalist look, or just adding some interesting textures to your space. To find exactly the pieces you need to create the perfect metal furniture, come to the steel supermarket today.

Popular Steel Furniture Designs

There are a lot of different ways that people use steel, and it is found in so many different aspects of our lives today, including our vehicles, small appliances, and the support structures for everything from tall skyscrapers to bridges and roads.

In addition to these functional applications for steel many people like to use it as a decorative metal for various different artistic applications. One such instance is the use of steel to create furniture for your home. Here are some popular ways that people use the steel they purchase from Wasatch Steel to create beautiful and lasting designs for home furniture.

Tables & Chairs
Steel can be a popular choice to create tables and chairs for your home, providing you with a sturdy material that will be able to withstand a significant amount of force and pressure. That makes it a great choice for furniture that you plan to use a lot, such as the chairs in your kitchen or the coffee table in your family room. The great thing about steel is that you can create more contemporary or modern looks, or you can use ornamental steel from Wasatch Steel to create a classic look for your home. If you’re worried that chairs will be uncomfortable or hard, add cushions and other decorative pillows to soften the look and make it more appealing.

Patio Furniture
Since patio furniture is going to be outdoors, it needs to be something that can withstand all that Mother Nature brings, whether it’s wet, cold weather during a Utah winter, or the hot, dry heat of a Utah summer. Steel is often chosen for outdoor applications because it is extremely durable and can withstand the forces of nature. If you purchase galvanized steel from the steel supermarket, you will get building materials that include an extra layer of protection to prevent steel from the oxidation process (exposure to moisture and air) that accelerates rusting.

Desks & Entertainment Centers
Your home office and entertainment needs are also something that you can satisfy with steel furniture. Many beautiful minimalist designs can be created using steel to build either entertainment centers for your television, movies, and other electronics, or desks that will house your computers and important files. The great advantage of building your own steel furniture versus purchasing it from a home furnishing store is that you can build something that is completely customized to fit your exact needs, and it will still be functional and beautiful at the same time.

Steel is even a metal that can be painted, which means you can go for the “industrial” look of unpainted silver steel, or you can go with a more “polished” look of painted steel to match any décor in your home. You can also add curves to any metal piece to make it more visually appealing if you prefer that look over a more boxy, industrial appearance.

Bookshelves & Storage
Finding a convenient and sturdy place to store your books and other storage items requires furniture that is high quality and functional. Fortunately steel in your home in the form of bookshelves or other storage spaces can be both of these things. You can create shelves and other storage spaces from materials at Wasatch Steel that will go in your basement or storage areas, or you can create something that is beautiful and meant to be displayed in your home.

Steel furniture can be a great way to make a bold statement in style and function. Find what you need to create steel furniture at the steel supermarket of Wasatch Steel today.