Art & Home Accessories

When you want to keep the focus on your artwork, don't detract from the piece with a colorful photo mat or an ornate picture frame. Design "floating" picture frames that seem to suspend your...

Mirrors are great devices that can add space to a room and liven up your home. Many home decorating stores sell mirrors, but you may want to frame the mirror to add an extra touch of class....

Any time you plan to redecorate or remodel your space you have the chore of removing everything from that room. There are some tasks that are easier than others. When it comes to clearing things...

Metal wall art comes in a myriad of finishes and styles. This art is varied enough to complement any décor and bold enough to stand on its own. A lot of metal art is very large, making it a...

Having a refrigerator to hang mementos on is great but it is all too easy to run out of room on the fridge. Luckily, it is not difficult nor expensive to create your own metal magnetic board to...

Once at home in the garden and on the deck, metal galvanized tubs and buckets now appear as frequently inside the home. Their unadorned design and simple finish work well in a variety of decor...

"Antiquing" is a process by which objects, including furniture, are made to look as if they've been worn by time. Antiquing a metal chair will transform it from plain to interesting and give it a...

Wind chimes are a decorative accent that can enhance a home or garden. There are a number of options to consider when choosing wind chimes because they can be made from a variety of materials.

Painted sheet metal softens the industrial look of unfinished metal. In home decor, painting sheet metal can create a functional yet stylish piece, such as a magnetic board or a back splash or...

A metal file cabinet is one of those utilitarian pieces that most people own, but few people decorate. In fact, that industrial design can drag down your room's decor. Invest some money and sweat...

Painting your mailbox will give your home a look that will stand out from the rest. Your decorative mailbox can reflect your personality or match the style of your home. Painted mailboxes can also...

Building a metal shelf at home is a fun project that can result in a unique and functional shelving unit. Building with metal can be difficult, but the right choice of materials and tools makes...

Pegboards are flat boards peppered with small holes. Secured to a wall, they are useful in storing and organizing tools, cooking utensils and other items. Traditionally, pegboards have been made...

A canopy tent stands on four legs and is used mostly during the hot summer months for protection from the sun. They vary in size and are made of different materials including metal and various...

Working with metal can be a rewarding experience if you have the skills necessary to craft items out of metal or the knowledge to repair metal objects. Whatever your skill or knowledge level is,...

There are many different types of metal accessories: photo and art frames, framed mirrors, candle holders, clocks and different types of decorative wall art. As the sizes of such things vary,...

The metal frame for this skylight has been sitting around for a few years. We finally decided that the design of a new star heralding the birth of Christ would be a good subject for the piece.

You may have inherited or purchased an antique trunk that has seen better days. These trunks are an interesting conversation starter that offer a large amount of storage space. They can be used as...

You painted a large (24 inch by 36 inch, or more) canvas, or someone gave you a large painting without a frame, or you have a large print you want to hang on the wall. You want to frame the...

Enhance your home decor with hammered metal planters, tables and vases. Compliment your rustic, primitive or country style home with easy-to-make projects that you can build with limited skills...

A wall is a blank canvas. You can turn a blank wall into nearly anything you want. One of the best ways to create a striking and dramatic look in any room is with the use of metal wall...

Tiebacks are used for holding drapery back from the window to allow more light in, as well as being a decorative touch. With a tieback you can create a gorgeous swag with your drapery! Here is how.

Decorating homes and businesses with Asian influences can add a modern flair to a space while simultaneously referencing ancient traditions. Metal wall decorations, such as Chinese words, letters...

Hold the metal wall decoration against the wall, in the place where you plan to hang it. If the decoration has hooks or holes designed for hanging, lightly mark their location on the wall. If...

I came up with this cheap, modern magnetic art display piece when I redecorated my teen daughter's room -- but it would work equally well in a kitchen or family room. An easy, stylish way to...

Do you avoid feng shui because you think you'll have to use crystals, wind chimes and little trinkets from the souvenir shop in Chinatown? Well, fear not! You can add feng shui to any home and...

A trebuchet was used in the middle ages to either smash masonry walls or throw projectiles over them. They were much like medieval catapults, but much more accurate because of their...

Want to learn professional picture framing? Learn how to use picture frame molding in this free video clip about using metal picture molds.

From the most complex details to the simplest designs, hobby modeling is a challenging but vastly rewarding undertaking. Casting your own models not only gives you an original design of your own...

You don’t have to wait for real vines to grow--which can often take one year or more--when you can make leafy vines out of metal. These oh-so-artsy metal vines can fill in a trellis, adorn...