This simple, metal finial adds a finishing touch to an exterior metal fence.
A finial is a decorative element at the top of fence posts, lamp posts, lamps, stairway posts and at the ends of curtain rods. Finials add a finishing touch to the overall design of the interior or exterior post or rod. Look for metal or wood finials designs at home improvement, design and specialty stores. Does this Spark an idea?
Curtain Rod Finials
Finials cap the end of curtain rods, helping extend the rod beyond the width of the window and draw the eye up to the height of the room. Finials screw onto or insert into adaptable curtain rods. Curtain rod finials are available in a variety of designs from ornate to simple. Select a style to complement the existing d cor in your room. For example, select simple wood globes or metal spires to suit a traditional style room. Sleek chrome or pewter designs with clean lines suit a contemporary room. Crystal or colorful glass finial designs fit a more whimsical style of d cor, from shabby chic to French country.
Interior Post Finials
Wooden interior post finials most often adorn the top of a stairway's end posts, both at the base and top of the stairway. Wood designs range from decorative pineapples, which signify "welcome," to smooth globes. Either finish wood finials to match the wood on the stairway rails, or accent them with a different color of stain or paint. To decorate your stairway for maximum impact, incorporate an ornately carved wooden finial, stained in a deeper shade than the rest of the wooden railing. You could also paint a wooden globe finial with acrylics to resemble a colorful mosaic or a landscape scene.
Exterior Post Finials
Decorating exterior posts with wooden or metal finials enhances your outdoor space. Carved wooden pinecones, birds, butterflies and other garden related themes fit naturally with an outdoor space. Exterior wooden finials are often made from redwood and cedar so they can withstand the elements. Metal finials are most often used at the top of lamp posts and metal garden fences. Elaborate wrought iron finials with swirls and scrolls fit with more formal styles of gardens and grounds. Less elaborate designs for a metal finial include spires, fleur de lis, elongated globes and mounds. Another popular choice for metal finials is copper. Copper finials are available in a variety of designs to fit any style of exterior. Place copper finials on top of a weathervane, a lamp post, a garden fence or exterior wooden stair rails.
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