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horizontal break between the brick and wood, and bring the vaulted
ceilings down to a more human scale. The vertical iron rods enable
our client to rotate his collection of photography and adjust the bars
to showcase many pieces at once.
In this same project, the mismatched brick, heavy grout lines,
and exposed cables for lighting, all combined to give a new

warehouse. When the metal sliding doors disappear into the brick

equipment give depth to our rustic installation.

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The versatility of using iron might surprise you. Here is an
example of how we took a rather masculine product and gave it
a very feminine look. The straightforward simplicity of hand forged
iron windows imbued this Atlanta cottage with strength of character.
To create and maintain an edge, from thin iron rods we hung sheer
silk and linen draperies to keep the tension between masculine and
feminine.
from the counter are a fantastic choice. Eliminating a backsplash
blurs the lines between indoors and out. This beautiful kitchen was
designed and built by a thoughtful cook who gardens, and its patina
grows more beautiful as it is used.

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Whether you are restoring iron windows
cottage or building a new house of your dreams, the use of
wrought iron for windows and doors, rods, railings and lighting subtly
imbues the structure with character and strength. This trend is well
worth the investment, because it will last a lifetime.

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