Create a classic bedroom with a cast iron bed.
Cast iron offers a durable choice for home decorating, with a wide range of furniture and accessory options. Cast iron items have been a part of American homes since the times of the earliest settlers. Hand-forged iron provided the fireplace tools and andirons essential to the fireplaces used for heating American homes. Beds, coat racks, end tables, dining sets, candleholders and other choice items create a timeless look in your contemporary home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Arrange a cast iron bed in a dominant position in the master bedroom, with the foot of the bed facing the door, if possible. Otherwise, place the head of the bed against one wall, positioned so the bed has a clear view of the room's main door. Add two large pillows to make the bed comfortable for sitting up in. This will add support and cushioning for reading or watching TV.
2. Add two or three decorative cast iron items to the bedroom to coordinate with the bed. For example, set a pair of cast iron candelabra on the dresser and pair them with candles that match the bed linens. Use a cast iron floor lamp to set off a sitting area in the bedroom or as a reading light.
3. Select a cast iron dining set for a dine-in kitchen, sun room or dining room. A vintage wrought iron patio dining set offers a lively indoor choice. Wrought iron is hand shaped, and cast iron comes out of a mold. Add tie-on cushions in a color that accents your room to make the chairs comfortable. For example, choose print cushions that include a color from your curtains.
4. Arrange cast iron end tables in the living room with one at each end of the sofa. Add cast iron fireplace tools next to the fireplace and andirons. Andirons are the decorative supports for firewood that fit inside the fireplace. If there isn't a fireplace, add cast iron candle holders to the coffee table and any other cast iron decorative items that suit the room, such as cast iron bookends and a cast iron trivet under a pottery bowl on an accent table or sofa table.
5. Arrange a cast iron bench in the entryway with a cast iron coat rack. This creates a convenient place for shedding boots and outdoor gear. Antique school benches with cast iron details offer a conversation piece, and the desk area provides room for a welcoming floral display.
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