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Wrought iron is flexible, versatile and can be joined easily to give a desired shape. These are the reasons wrought iron are quite popular in making fence, balustrades, gates and other. The main reason of popularity of wrought iron balustrades is its classical elegance and speaks much of heritage and family values. Many people in late 70s and 80s built these things in their homes, reflecting their own heritage, which cannot be evoked by any other material. A great advantage of wrought iron balustrading in Melbourne is its adaptability, which can be perfectly fitted to any type of décor. It can be either used in interior decoration or exterior, so it is practically everywhere. There is a long history of this metal being used to decorate stairs, balcony, garden and other places. These days, Internet makes it simple by understanding design, to find the right thing within a budget and other advantages. Some advantages of wrought iron balustrades • Although technically speaking, balustrades evoke classical looks; still it can be available in various styles, both classical and contemporary. Balustrades can be available in twist, knuckle, basket, Gothic and other custom designs. These balustrades are widely used in detailed exteriors for stately homes as well as commercial establishments. • Some balustrades come with fine crafting, with a new range of powder coatings. As these are versatile, you can find unique styles for your home or office. • The railings, caps, and finials are a part of total balustrade system. The balustrade is the primary element of this system, so a good balustrade can drastically change the whole setting. Add elegance to your staircase with iron balustrade • You can do diverse kinds of designs with iron balustrades that can complement your overall style of your home. These designs can be scrollwork, geometric shapes and other patterns, creating visual interest in a more subtle way. • There are other designs like basket designs, hammered or chiseled surfaces and “belly” curved shapes to give a unique style to your home. It also depends on the type of home, the total area and of course interior decoration. It should be chosen carefully, not to overwhelm from look. • Before buying or installing your balustrade, you need to carefully integrate all elements of a staircase. If you replacing the old stair, consider the style and design because it should be go well with your interior. If you replace the whole stair, you will get more freedom to express yourself. • Balustrade or spindles have elegant and classic look. If you have a classy interior, elaborate scrollwork works best with it. For contemporary interior design, geometric designs work best. • A popular method is to design of the balustrade is to mix modern balusters into a repeating pattern. This is the way you can add exotic designs without overwhelming the interior. Don’t use more than three styles. • The choice of finish gives you the opportunity to customize the looks of your balustrade. Wrought iron balustrades can be finished with bronze, oil rubbed copper, satin black and many more. About Author - Paul Coleman is an architect working for last two decades in Melbourne. He has been working as an independent consultant for balustrading in Melbourne and custom made wrought iron balustrades. He has also written lots of articles on architectural beauty of past and present.
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