Stands
There are different beautiful stands for indoor flowers; they can be installed or hung both at home and outdoors. Decorative flower stands are selected taking into account their purpose:
- Wall-mounted - used in small rooms, they save space, but they are difficult to assemble, and they simply cannot withstand many pots. Designed for one or two pots, they hide imperfections in the walls well and highlight the beauty of climbing plants.
- Tabletop - the flower stand rests on a table, cabinet or bookcase. They are made in the form of a sculpture or a slide. Such varieties are often used for large plants and are suitable for large rooms.
- Floor-standing structures are stable, but take up a lot of space. They can withstand heavy loads and accommodate many flower pots.
- Street - they are chosen taking into account the landscape design of the site. Outdoor metal flower stands or made from other materials are required to highlight the beauty of the plants grown by the owner.
Advice! When choosing a stand, be guided by where it will be located and what flowerpots can be placed on it. You should not choose bulky structures if you intend to move it further.
Decorative metal structures for the garden and local area
One of the most popular structures today are metal fences and fences, as well as wickets and gates. They not only protect the territory, but also look great, decorating the home. There are a number of advantages that distinguish them from their wooden counterparts:
- low impact of adverse weather conditions (rain, snow, etc.) and resistance to mechanical stress;
- long-term service and ease of maintenance, which includes regular anti-corrosion treatment of the metal and painting if necessary;
- high reliability of protection and security of territories;
- a large model range from which you can choose a suitable copy - both in design and in terms of budget. Manufacturers offer chain-link fences, wrought-iron fences, welded or sectional.
Let's get acquainted with the most popular decorative metal structures.
- Gazebos, gazebos, canopies, recreation areas and barbecues.
A gazebo can decorate any area. Inside there are benches, a table for receiving guests, a barbecue or an oven for preparing dishes in the fresh air. Thanks to the use of metal, the recreation area can be a light airy structure or any other idea of the designer. The volumetric and decorative metal structure can also be used as a basis for weaving climbing plants or be decorated with drapery.
The undoubted advantage of such a gazebo is its complete fire safety, which is important since there is a fire source inside.
- Arches, bridges.
Metal arches can often be found in zoning areas. With their help, corridors are created, paths are decorated with them, and frames for climbing plants are created from them. Despite the great durability of stone, homeowners prefer metal, which adds sophistication to a space without weighing it down. The arched design frames the postcard look created by the owners, drawing attention to it from others.
If there is a reservoir, a metal bridge on which wrought iron railings are installed will decorate it and make the crossing convenient. The harmonious combination of water, greenery and metal will “live” for a long time, thanks to the product’s resistance to moisture. Quite often, owners install a metal bridge in order to decorate the site. Its combination with a fountain looks nice, which gives a finished look to the composition.
- Swings, benches, benches.
A good solution would be to install swings or benches with a metal frame on the site. They are able to withstand heavy loads and serve their owners for a long time.
- Frames for decorative compositions.
Trellis - structures for climbing plants - are mainly made of metal. They are installed so that you can conveniently secure a plant or flowerpot. It is also better to make the frame for an alpine slide metal - it will last much longer than others.
Fairy-tale characters and animals, popular in the past, are leaving the sites, and obelisks and other decorative structures made of stainless steel are taking their place. Laser cutting of metal allows you, without curbing your imagination, to organically fit works of art made of metal into the existing landscape.
Types of floor stands
Floor flower stands for the home are divided into several types, but the most common of them are:
- Stationary – these are classic floor stands. They often have more than one shelf for flower pots. They are made in different modifications: multi-tiered, racks.
- Shelves - have the shape of a ladder with several horizontal shelves connected into one unit. This shelf can be placed on a windowsill or directly on the floor. Available as a cabinet with open doors or in a round shape.
- Mobile - have different shapes and sizes. These are stands on wheels that can simply be moved to another window or rolled out onto the veranda. The presented property facilitates easy cleaning in the place where it is located.
- Non-standard - designs have an unusual appearance and color. They are usually decorated with decorative elements, equipped with ornate supports and decorated with bright details. Fits into any interior design.
There are more types of floor stands. Their designs depend on the ideas of the master who designs the room. For example, screens and towers are in great demand.
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Types by type of construction
Floor shelves for flowers also differ in design.
You should choose a stand taking into account which flowerpot will be placed on it in the future. It would be useful to pay attention to the number of flowerpots. The basic rule for choosing a design type is compliance with the interior.
The following types are distinguished:
- Single. The stand is designed to accommodate one flowerpot. In most cases, it is designed to fit a large pot with a lush or brightly flowering plant. One small flowerpot with a scanty plant on a stand will look ridiculous. The height ranges from 10 to 110 cm, but not higher than the middle height of the room. Made from any material.
- Double. This stand is designed to accommodate two flowerpots. Nests for pots are usually made at different levels, but there are also pots with the same height. Products are of different heights, but the top pot should not extend beyond the 110 cm mark. The structures are made of different materials and have different designs.
- Multiple. It can accommodate three or more flowerpots of different sizes. Such stands are made in the form of a trellis with nests for pots, a ladder, or a structure with multiple and multi-level branches coming out of one rack . They accommodate both large and small flowerpots. They are made from different materials.
Advice ! There are many design options for any type of stand. It is recommended to take the idea of choosing an existing interior from ready-made design projects or find a suitable one in a specialized store.
Functions of cabinet furniture in the interior
Functionality and beauty are the perfect combination for cabinet furniture. After all, furniture should be not only beautiful, but also useful. The modern style in furniture manufacturing gives it the opportunity to perform not only its direct functions, but also help the interior a little more. For example, designer cabinets and bedside tables with shelves and storage compartments become truly spectacular decor.
Furniture should not only be beautiful, but also useful. The modern style in furniture manufacturing does not deprive it of the ability to perform its direct functions.
Storage
Furniture helps a person to use space rationally. The owner of a cabinet with open shelves can place books, photographs or any other things in it from floor to ceiling without cluttering the space.
The next trend in modern interior design is that free-standing wardrobes are becoming a thing of the past. They are being replaced by dressing rooms with many shelves, hidden cabinets and hangers.
The main criterion when choosing a cabinet is its capacity. Manufacturers understand this and try to use a variety of devices and devices in their furniture that can increase the usable capacity of the cabinet. It is important that each thing has its own place.
Zoning
The zoning function helps a person divide the space into functional zones. Cabinet furniture copes well with this task, however, it must look good from all sides.
It is popular to divide into zones with a rack or wall. Such an element of artistic decor does not take up much space; you can put photographs or figurines on it, and the more of them, the denser the zoning looks.
In a situation where you need to divide the kitchen into a work area and a relaxation area, bar counters cope with this task. They create an additional place where you can sit with friends. In small apartments, a bar counter saves space - it can be used as a dining table or work surface. This method of zoning is common in apartments.
Lately, coupe facades have become popular. They completely replace the wall, while looking stylish and beautiful. The sliding design rationally uses free space.
In small apartments, zoning using closets is common (the most common is a wardrobe). This method is used most often if you need to allocate an area for sleeping.
Design element
Cabinet furniture performs actual tasks and additionally performs an aesthetic function in the room. The shelving has different shapes and colors, and the kitchens and living rooms, designed by the designer, fill the apartment with special chic.
For each room in the house, manufacturers together with designers are working on options for cabinet furniture.
Color combination on the stand
The main condition for grouping plants in one place is the need to create the same conditions for maintaining and caring for them. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the size of the room, furnishings, color scheme and the general idea of the interior design of the existing room. By placing plants on stands, you can hide the existing shortcomings of some flowers and emphasize the advantages of others. There are special rules for combining plants on a stand:
- Pots with tall plants or large leaves that have darker foliage should be placed on multiple stands in the background. Closer to the edge you can place flowers with small or lighter leaves. If you arrange the pots correctly, the group will be visually more voluminous and deeper.
- It is recommended to place shade-loving flowers that require high humidity in the center of the structure. For example, a florarium.
- You should not collect too many brightly flowering or variegated foliage plants in one group. Otherwise, they will hide the beauty of their neighbors and tire the eye.
You can place a group of pots on a windowsill or on a table next to the window. Here it is convenient to use trays with gravel for moisture-loving plant varieties.
Mix of metals and paints
For those who lack bright colors, a combination of metal with shades of blue is suitable. This is the closest color to neutral and goes well with gold, silver or copper. It will add an edge to any design.
Blue complements metallic tones
Decorators and interior designers pay great attention to color combinations in their work. They are no less sensitive to the choice of different textures and materials. Only the right combinations can unlock the full potential of a space. In this article we will talk about the options of metals that are used in interior design, and also suggest the colors and shades that can be most successfully combined with them.
Gold
From time immemorial, this precious metal has been considered a symbol of prosperity and luxury. Anyone who bets on their status certainly uses gold in the interior. The presence of this metal brings a unique charm and nobility to the space.
The amount of gold in the interior should be carefully thought out. Otherwise, you can turn the apartment into some kind of museum or exhibition. We also note that gold objects and elements do not tolerate “random neighbors”, so you should very carefully select the color for wall decoration, floor covering and when choosing a furniture group.
Gold objects harmonize well with pure spectrum colors: blue, purple, red, green, yellow, black or white. In addition, the color of luxury looks good in tandem with cream, wheat, blue, sand, lilac and turquoise. A combination with coral, brown and terracotta is considered not successful.
Silver
This noble metal is considered very modest and quite democratic, which is why it is often used in interior designs. Regarding color combinations, silver exhibits a dual character. On the one hand, it harmonizes perfectly with the tones of a similar range (white, lilac, blue, light gray). On the other hand, it goes well with deep, bright and rich shades (lemon, malachite, blue, black, cobalt and pink).
Copper
The presence of copper in the interior makes the atmosphere more cozy and warm; such a room will seem much more comfortable and will be conducive to pleasant communication. Copper goes well with pastel shades. Together with this metal, the interior may contain colors such as light gray, pink, sky, lilac. In addition, by combining copper accessories with charcoal, ultramarine, light wood or emerald shades, you can create an incredibly stylish interior.
Iron
Sometimes the interior simply requires the introduction of some rough texture into the decor. The best option in this case is to use a uniquely brutal metal – iron. Iron objects somewhat pacify the pathos and bring a certain character to the space of the room.
Iron elements are best combined with natural colors: shades of wood, cobalt, terracotta, green, yellow. In certain designs, it is appropriate to combine metal with white and shades of gray. But in this case, it is worth remembering the need for the presence of warm natural accents to compensate for the coldness of such a combination.
Steel
The shiny surface of chrome and steel elements in the interior should only be surrounded by natural shades. The best companions for this metal are brown, sand, terracotta, beige and gray.
Today, in every home, metals are used quite abundantly in one form or another, sometimes they are even combined when decorating one room. This trend has already become a real trend, and now we are not afraid of how steel fittings will coexist with copper lamps, because this is only a matter of taste, not appropriateness. Now we decided to return once again to the topic of metals, but to imagine how its various types would look in combination with white and its shades.
White color does truly incredible things with an ordinary interior if the shade, textures of accompanying materials and accessories are chosen correctly.
Thus, we have previously mentioned more than once that the combination of white color and different types of wood is doomed to success in any ratio. Now we want to show how using accents with metallic shine and texture can create an elegant, yet modern and very stylish environment.
What are coasters made of?
Stands for indoor plants are made of various materials, but the following varieties are usually used.
Metal
This is the most popular material for making products. Forged twisted coasters look beautiful and original. They are strong, stable and can support up to 12 pots . Forged coasters are produced in different shapes and styles that fit harmoniously into the interior of the room. Metal structures for flowers can be different and unusual - a pyramid, a heart, a carriage, a bicycle, a treble clef and much more. A metal stand has many advantages - durability, strength, and exquisite forging.
The main disadvantage is its high price, because metal is an expensive material, and the jeweler’s work is also paid for. Metal can rust, so it is important to protect the product from moisture by covering it with paint in a timely manner.
Tree
Wooden parts can be used in combination with a forged structure, but the price will be much cheaper.
Often, wooden stands are used to decorate a room in the Provence style or to create a minimalist interior.
Stands in the form of a small staircase can also be used in loft style design.
Wood can be combined with metal - it looks harmonious.
The advantage of a wooden structure is its low cost. The downside is its fragility and low strength; many flowerpots cannot be placed on it.
Glass
This is an interesting solution for making stands because glass expands the space of the room and allows plants to breathe. Glass products are made in different shapes and colors, plain or with a pattern. Colored in blue, orange or white, they highlight the green foliage and improve the mood. Glass shelves are suitable for any design style. Glass combines perfectly with metal parts. All this can be attributed to advantages. These also include low cost and compactness. Disadvantages are the fragility of the structure and low strength .
Plastic
It has the ability to quickly take a given shape, so both small and large structures can be made from it. They are inexpensive and suitable for purchase by a beginning gardener. The main disadvantage is its fragility during operation. Advantages also include immunity to moisture and mechanical damage.
More often, the manufacturer makes combined stands, because all materials are combined with each other. This correlates their cost and strength, and the choice is up to the buyer.
Modern metal furniture
Let's start with modern furniture that brings a refreshing touch to your home. Take a look at the sleek dining room and bar stools and notice how the seat cushions soften each piece.
Chairs with soft seats
A gorgeous octagonal shape, unusual legs, glass top - this stylish table from Alex Sacchetti is simply gorgeous. Here's to getting creative with geometry!
Table made of glass and metal
Fashionable designer chairs and a table from the Italian factory Esedra 2 will add sparkle and luxury to the room, although iconic design motifs are clearly visible in this dining group, for example, the outlines of the legendary Saarinen pedestal table.
Table and chairs from Esedra
And here is a real miracle! Many spheres merged into one, creating the Cloud Chair by Richard Hutten, the latest in design. Maybe it’s too bright for an ordinary living room, but for a museum it’s just right!
Cloud Chair by Richard Hutten
Small cocktail tables are becoming increasingly popular, and these cast aluminum pieces come in several color options. Silver, antique brass, lemon, persimmon and just white - choose what best fits into your interior.
Chic metal tables
With legs as thick as the tabletop (a signature feature of American company Parsons), this rectangular coffee table is crafted from wood covered in metal.
Parsons coffee table
The industrial-style TV stand is compact and therefore suitable for decorating small spaces . Made from raw steel and glass, this piece is reminiscent of how it can easily be given a vintage look through industrial design.
Industrial Style TV Stand
Here's a French-made design in dark gray with unexpected storage spaces.
Iconic furniture
Another retro style trend is painted metal furniture . From authentic vintage pieces to bright, colorful contemporary pieces, they are ideal for office spaces, as you can see in the following photo.
Painted furniture
No one has excelled at exploring vintage style like American company Restoration Hardware, which draws inspiration from the past. For example, the school chair that you see in the photo was made according to drawings from more than a century ago.
Modern school chair
The industrial bar stools in the following interior will easily fit into the updated vintage style in the interior of the room. Notice how the light-colored seats harmonize with the muted natural color palette.
Industrial bar stools in a vintage space
We finish the story of vintage style with another product from Restoration Hardware. The French wire chair is made according to samples from the 50s from the Paris Museum. The wire frame of the structure is softened by black cushions.
French wire chair
Why are metal stands needed?
Iron flower stands are simply necessary in a private area, because they not only hold flowerpots with plants, but also perform a decorative function.
They also contribute to the rational use of landscape design. Metal structures are convenient for outdoor landscaping. Garden metal flower stands can be placed in various places: on the veranda, along the perimeter of the pool, along the facade of the house, near the flower beds, on the sides of the paths.
Metal parts are durable, not afraid of mechanical damage, and will last a long time if they are painted on time to prevent the spread of rust.
Advantages
Metal flower stands have a number of advantages over other designs:
- Versatility - can be located anywhere.
- Durability - iron does not distort, no matter where it stands.
- Resistance to various types of precipitation, because they are coated with a special composition.
- Aesthetics - they help transform the interior of the house and the entire area.
- Originality – you can order the stand according to your own sketch or make it yourself.
- Huge selection - products are made in various shapes, designed to be decorated in any style.
In addition, metal combines perfectly with all materials used, which makes the design look more advantageous.
Insulated building using sheet-by-sheet assembly method
The profiled sheet “NS-35” made of galvanized steel with a polymer coating 0.7 mm thick is used as a roof fencing. Mineral wool roll insulation with a foil and reinforced inner surface of 150 mm is used as insulation. Profiled sheet "MP-20" made of galvanized steel with polymer is used as an internal roof fence. Profiled sheet "MP-20" made of galvanized steel with a polymer coating is used as a wall fence. Mineral wool roll insulation with a foil and reinforced inner surface of 100 mm is used as insulation. Profiled sheet “MP-20” made of galvanized steel with polymer is used as an internal fence. The wall fencing system includes “additional elements”. These elements are made of galvanized steel sheet for protective and decorative functions. Fastening is done with self-tapping screws with a sealing washer. All coating elements are supplied packaged and marked accordingly.
How to choose the right one
It is important to pay attention to quality when choosing a product. You need to carefully check the joints of the parts - they carry a large load. This is especially true for the pot holder - they must fit in size. The structure must stand firmly and not wobble. The stand should be at least 40 cm so that the flowers receive full light and air. The distance between the pot holders should be sufficient to accommodate several flowerpots. The places where parts are welded should be free of sag, burrs and barely noticeable.
How to build a garden stand
How to make a flower stand yourself?
To work, you need a welding machine and a device to bend metal rods, as well as the rods themselves to the required size. Then you need to sketch out a drawing of the future stand with dimensions and drawings.
It should be borne in mind that the soil is an unstable material, and for the stability of the product it will have to be driven 60 cm deep. All the necessary parts are bent from metal rods.
The following is an explanation of how to assemble the flower stand. Here it is necessary to fasten all the parts by welding. Then the product must be installed in a permanent place and painted in any color.
Metal floor structures in the interior
The design of any room dictates its own rules, including the installation of structures for flowers. Flower stands in the interior are selected according to shape, color and dimensions for each individual room. In the hallway you can put a single and narrow, but tall structure. For the living room, table-shaped stands for one flowerpot placed around the perimeter are suitable.
In children's rooms, it is better to place stable stands in the shape of animals standing on all their paws. In the bedroom you can install elegantly shaped shelving and place pots with climbing plants on top.
When choosing original flower stands, avoid overly elaborate designs, otherwise they will overshadow the natural beauty of the plant itself. Products should be discreet, but quite effective.
