A cast iron umbrella stand is a great feature to add to your bedroom. There’s nothing like waking up to a vase of fresh flowers to put you in a good mood for the day. If you don’t like flowers, maybe because you are allergic, you can still use one of these beautiful holders as an ornament in your room.
It’s amazing how versatile these pieces are. Some of them so pretty that it would be a shame to leave them in a corner of the hall darkened by the umbrellas they hold. If you are lucky enough to have an open fireplace in your living room, you may have already invested in a cast iron fire frame. Many of these intricate carvings are based on the Victorian era, when carvings of birds, love statues, and other natural objects were very much in fashion, or the Art Noveau period, when everything was so beautifully decorated.
Decorating your home and garden is a matter of personal taste, but it helps when you stay in style with your home design. If you live in a period home, expect to find period features inside and out. A cast iron umbrella stand in the foyer sets the tone as does one on the patio if you’ve invested in iron garden furniture.
Regardless of where in your house you are going to locate these pieces of iron, you must take care to take care of them. As they are made of metal, they can rust and will need to be protected with an antioxidant agent from time to time. They may also need to repaint every four to five years, depending on their location. If you plan to use a cast iron umbrella stand in the kitchen or bathroom, a wrought iron alternative may be a better option.