Mirrors are a versatile and functional addition to any home decor. They can create the illusion of space, reflect light, and add a decorative element to a room. However, not all mirrors are created equal, and some can be more stylish and elegant than others. If you’re looking for a mirror that is both functional and stylish, you should consider a forged iron mirror.
Wrought iron lighting fixtures can add a touch of elegance to any home. They are available in a variety of styles and designs and can be used to accentuate any type of decor. Whether you are looking for a chandelier to hang in your foyer or lanterns to light up your garden, there is a wrought iron fixture that is perfect for you.
Mexico can be a great source of inspiration for all kind of forged iron furnishings including balcony. If you are looking for Spanish style while building your brand new residence or remodeling your home, thank Old European style. Mexican hacienda is the best example of beautiful work of art when the balcony railings are concerned.…
Spanish architecture inspired the architect or metalwork artist to create this beautiful forged iron wall lamp. It has simple design maintained in traditional old European style. The wall lamp fixture is made of two iron elements joint together. Larger square base is attached to the wall. The lamp light bulb is mounted on the long…
Spanish forged iron decor is an integral part of Southern architecture. Interior decorators have a large array of iron product available, most of them handmade in Mexico. Since the country decorative ideas are heavily influence by Spanish heritage, they reflect old European style interiors and building exteriors. Forged iron decorations imported form Spain are not…
Hacienda style lighting includes handmade iron chandeliers, wall sconces and outdoor lanterns. As the term hacienda in itself defines the style, there are many designs available as well as new once constantly being invented. The history of hacienda style lighting reaches beginning of colonial period in Americas when Spanish arrived. They immediately began building cities…
What is Mexican wrought iron chandelier? One may assume that any lamp from metal produced in the country would be called that way. And probably he/she wouldn’t be mistaken. However, what we want to say when talking about Mexican chandelier is a specific style which resembles Spanish heritage of iron work used for decorating hacienda…
Forged iron hardware in hacienda style is quite unique. Hardware is a copy of original old Spanish designs that originated in Europe long before discovery of Americas. At the present day very little forged iron hardware is produced on the old continent and the US. The only source still cultivating the tradition is central Mexico and…
Mexico is the best source of old world forged iron chandeliers. Since Spanish conquest new arrivals began building in the new world cities based on plans drawn in Europe. Any construction at the time either churches or public included all decorative elements used back home. Illumination fixtures were a big part of hacienda architecture. At the…
What a great idea to add hacienda accent to the back yard by installing a decorative forged iron garden door. It doesn’t have to be necessary an entry door but together with a piece of brick wall simply an interesting architectural element in the middle of your garden. Once glass window is added, it can…
Forged iron door decoration in hacienda style are common down in Mexico and Southern United States. The style was used and is still in use for typical Spanish residential and public architecture. Decorative door forged iron elements serve two purposes. They are adding extra protection for door windows and are indeed quite decorative. The multitude…
Mexico is a source of forged iron balconies and railings in old European style. Some forged iron designs may by too expensive to produce in the US due to labor intensity so more and more contractors and luxury house builders look for their supply down South of the border. There are many iron balcony railing…
A question how copper range hoods are made pops up regularly when we are discussing with our clients custom work. In general, all Rustica House copper range hoods are made of wrought iron base covered with hammered or smooth metal. It can be copper, zinc or iron as well as tin. It means there are…
Black iron can be used in many places around the house. Down in the Southern USA along Mexican border whee there is a great influence of Spanish heritage the iron is used for handmade kitchen, living room and bathroom accessories. Often, a dining tabletop is made of copper or zinc supported by black iron table…
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Mexican tiles are for sale in three different sizes and many patterns. The tiles can be categorized as Spanish hacienda, folk, classic colonial and plain color. Mexican talavera tiles are used for decorating home interior and exterior walls as well as counters and tabletops. Some ceramic artists buy them to…
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