Creative Steel

Creative Steel

When most people think of steel, they probably don’t think about using it for creative and decorative purposes. Often we only think about steel in cold or plain environments, such as in a hospital room, a warehouse, or used for boring everyday things like appliances. There are many different things that you can use steel for as a creative way to spruce up your décor. In fact, adding steel décor to your home is a great way to give it a whole new updated and chic look without spending a fortune, since steel is one of the most affordable, earth-friendly, and durable metals out there. Here are just a few ideas you could use for creative steel from the steel supermarket at Wasatch Steel.

1. Add Metal to Your Walls. Metal wall hangings come in a wide variety of different styles and sizes, and can instantly add dimension and depth to your room. Whether you opt for a more structured metal piece of décor, or you want something abstract, you can find several steel products at the steel supermarket. You could even use it for shelving, accents on your furniture, and on your cabinets and doors.

2. Add Shine to Your Kitchen. Many homeowners use tile or other similar products to create a kitchen or bathroom backsplash, and while they can be a beautiful addition to your home, they can get pricey (plus it’s the same as everyone else’s kitchen). Instead, get a metal backsplash to add shine and glimmer to your kitchen, giving it a “Top Chef” kind of feel. If you don’t like the shine or sterile look of traditional steel, go for something colorful such as copper or bronze.

3. Put it in Your Garden. Gardens are a great place to add metal, with so many creative applications you can use. Find some old gardening tools, such as a wheel barrow or old watering cans and place them in the garden. Or find a local artist who can create a wind ornament or a stake that has your favorite flowers or animals on it. Metal planters can also add a new dimension to the exterior of your home, especially when they catch the light just right and have a reflective glow.

 

4. Set a Trend with Exposed Metal. If you want to go for a trendier look, you can try out some exposed metal in your home, by allowing the vents and duct work, pipes, or other metal to be out in the open in your home. Of course, you want to make sure the pipes and ducts are presentable, so visit the steel supermarket at Wasatch Steel if you need to pick up a few new ones. Pairing exposed pipes and steel with exposed concrete floors can complement your minimalist décor and open floor plan with an urban appeal.

5. Add Metal Accents. If you’re not ready to go all-out on your metal décor, consider adding it as an accent in several smaller areas of your home. For example, you could add shiny metal brackets on that plain old wood shelf can instantly add flair, and adding cabinet hardware to plain cabinets can give your kitchen or bathroom a whole new look. You could also add a beautiful metal bench to your entryway, or a refurbished metal chair to your living room for quick, small decorative touches.

There is so much you can do to add a creative spark to your home and yard with metal touches. Find all the steel products you need at Wasatch Steel to start your creative metal decorating today.