5 Ways to Use Wire in Your Home Interior

Over the years our homes have become far more than simply a place we come home to at the end of a long day. Our interiors have become an area where we can express our personalities and preferences and have morphed into an artistic space that has all the visual theatrics and sculptures of an art gallery or museum.

This season wire objects, accessories and furniture items have become a central theme in the interior design world as their interweaving, spindle style design create an eye-catching focal point that also allows light to flow through and around our home interiors. With this in mind we are taking a look at 5 ways in which you can adopt this trend into any room of your home.

Lighting

Wire lighting is probably one of the most popular ways to introduce this distinctive style into your home. Whether you choose conical, square or circular designs this basket style lighting design will create a stylish focal point in the centre of the room. These lights can come in a tight intertwining weave that gives an illusion of natural woven material or in a more abstract design featuring bends and curves for a nod to art deco styles and imagery. For a truly flamboyant statement light that will look fabulous hung above a dining table or in a stairwell area then select a luxurious wire chandelier that blends modern design techniques with traditional style to give the ‘wow factor’ to your home interior.

Seating

Wire seating makes a great addition to both modern and classic home interiors as it provides a perfect balance of artistic style and functional practicality within the home. Stools, retro style tub chairs, egg chairs and Eames style designs look fabulous in a woven or net style wire finish and look great as statement occasional chairs or as a set of dining chairs for added visual detail. Select simple black or white painted exteriors for a sleek and sophisticated appearance or opt for brass or silver materials for a more industrial, warehouse style ambiance. If you are looking for something more striking then choose bold and bright neon colours or pastel tones that will look amazing in a minimal interior setting.

Storage

With more and more gadgets and accessories finding their way into modern day living it’s no surprise that the most popular items that are purchased on the high street are those that provide us with storage space for all of our general bits and bobs. Wire laundry baskets are an ever popular choice for contemporary homes as they create visual style and detail whilst still concealing your dirty clothes out of sight. Wire storage for the bathroom works particularly well in a simple black and white finish and is the perfect way to organise your towels, accessories and toiletries in a simple yet stylish storage area. If you are looking for a sleek and stylish way to tidy up your home office or dressing table then select  pots, baskets and filing cages in brass, silver or black finishes that will provide ample space for any files, stationary and paperwork or your make-up , brushes and accessories.

Wall Art

Wire effect wall art not only creates a visual focal point on a statement feature wall but its 3D design will create a textural appearance that is striking and stylish. For a subtle addition of wire wall art to your home then select and abstract canvas or board painting that features an overlay of wire accents that will add a metallic finish and multi dimensional feel to your home. For a more sculptural and artistic design then choose complete wire designs that make up the shape and image of musical instruments (right), animals or kitchen utensils etc that will give a unique and detailed feature against a neutral or bold painted feature wall and can double up as a memo holder or photo display by slotting your notes and pictures between the wire sections.

Furniture

Artistic and designer style furniture items will take centre stage within the home and provide a marriage of style and practicality that is perfect for modern day living. Wire effect items are great for smaller or darker home interiors as they allow light to pass through their framework to create an illuminating sense of space and light within your chosen room. Tables work particularly well with a wire sculpted base as they seamlessly blend art and functionality that can be shaped and moulded into a wide variety of designs. Straight edged basket weaved designs look great as a dining table base while more curvaceous and spaghetti style frames will create a modern and funky style that makes a wonderful coffee table design in a bold or minimal home.

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