Grill and Iron Works Design Ideas

Ironwork is any weapon, artwork, utensil or architectural feature made of iron especially used for decoration. There are two main types of ironwork: wrought iron and cast iron. While the use of iron dates as far back as 4000BC, it was the Hittites who first knew how to extract it and develop weapons. Use of iron was mainly utilitarian until the Middle Ages, it became widely used for decoration in the period between the 16th and 19th century.

As iron became more common, it became widely used for cooking utensils, stoves, grates, locks, hardware and other household uses. From the beginning of the 19th century, wrought iron was being replaced by cast iron due to the latter's lower cost. However, the English Arts and Crafts movement produced some excellent work in the middle of the 19th century.

In modern times, much modern wrought work is done using the air hammer and the acetylene torch. 

In this blog, I am going to give you some Design Ideas on Iron works for Grills, Gates and decorative purpose.

MODERN DEIGN

In this sample design ideas for Grill and Gates is modern and simplicity. You ca choose one of this design for your own window grills or gates.



SAMPLE OF MODERN STYLE DESIGN GRILLS

ORNAMENTAL DESIGN

This type of grill design is more intricate and stylish. Requires more iron bending. Choose this type of grill design if you want more stylish and more feminine in characteristics of your grills.

SAMPLE OF ORNAMENTAL DESIGN STYLE GRILL 

Choosing the Right Wrought Iron Door Finish for Your Home

Step 1: Think about your home’s style.

There is a wide variety of home styles like contemporary, Victorian, Tudor, ranch, Mediterranean, Spanish Colonial Revival, and so on. When selecting iron door colors, think about what colors best complement the style of the home.

Step 2: Think about what time period or place your home fits into.

If your home is supposed to fit with a specific geographic region, like Spain or the Mediterranean, you want to make sure the wrought iron door finish matches. You can look up door colors on homes in those areas to get inspired and see what colors work best.

Step 3: Evaluate other similar homes in your neighborhood.

Most subdivisions will have similar home styles in various designs. Take the time to walk around your neighborhood to see what door colors other people use for their homes. When looking at the door, ask yourself whether the door color adds to the curb appeal of the home and if it complements the beauty and charm of the home.

Step 4: Think about your tastes and preferences.

You might have a favorite color that you want to reflect on the exterior of the home in your new wrought iron door. That is perfectly acceptable, as long as you consider the other steps in choosing the door color. Yet, if it doesn’t fit well or would make your home stand out in the wrong way, then you would want to choose a different color.

You could incorporate your favorite color in different ways that could complement the iron door. For example, you could use your favorite color for the trim around the door, shutters on the home, trim around the windows, and so on.

Step 5: Consider the design of the door.

Don’t forget to also consider the design of the door when deciding on the color. Iron doors come in a wide range of designs. Some have intricate ornamentation and glass panes to add to their beauty and charm. Sometimes it is better to choose the door color that will allow the additional door features to stand out on their own.

Step 6: Consider your natural surroundings.

Remember to think about your natural surroundings like your landscaping and hardscaping. Tie this in with the neighborhood evaluation you did previously. Most homes will have similar colors based on where they are located.

For example, in Southern California, many homes have Spanish-inspired features in their designs, as well as the use of warmer colors like various shades of reds, yellows, and oranges. Beach homes tend to have modern-contemporary and Mediterranean influences featuring the use of warm and cool colors.

Hope this help you in choosing and designing your own window grill and gates.