Wrought iron has long been used for applications like gates, fences and railways, but it can be incorporated as a decorative material to transform your home as well. Consider these ways to add an interesting aesthetic element to your interior and exterior design using wrought iron materials.

1. Wine Racks
Wine racks are a great item to be designed out of wrought iron, a material which is sturdy, stable, and will last a lifetime. Styles can range from the intricate and ornate to minimalist and masculine.
2. Bar Stools
Open kitchens have become highly popular, with a center island or countertop separating the kitchen cooking space from the dining or living area. Along with these islands and counters come a need for great, well designed bar stools. Consider wrought iron for stools: the material is surprising and innovative, and the dark color will look terrific in any type of kitchen.

3. Beds
Wrought iron has been used for beds for centuries, and bringing a wrought iron bed into your home will add an interesting antique look into your space. One option is to transform an old-fashioned wrought iron bed into something new and fresh, by incorporating a canopy designed of a modern fabric, and expanding the bed into a queen or king to fit your needs. There are companies that specialize in helping re-size wrought iron beds to create a special piece for the bedroom.

4. Candle Holders
While beds and stools are a great way to incorporate wrought iron into large pieces of furniture, there are easy ways to use wrought iron as decoration at a smaller scale. Wrought iron candle holders are a great look for a dining table, sideboard, or bookshelf and can be used for candles as well: both practical and decorative.

5. Patio Furniture
Wrought iron has long been used for gates and fences, and you can evoke that look in your outdoor space as well. Wrought iron tables and chairs come in a variety of patterns and styles, and will be a great addition to your patio, deck, balcony or pool area.

6. Sconces
Sconces made of wrought iron may be a nice option for your home, either indoors or outdoors, as a fresh look in a living or dining room or a way to light your porch or entryway. Consider ones with elaborate curlicues and flourishes, or a simpler, modern design for great decorative sconces.

These six tips are great options to include wrought iron in and around your home for a special decorative effect. Whether you go big with a wrought iron bed, or small with a pair of candlestick holders, undoubtedly the addition of some wrought iron into your living space will transform your home design.