Wrought iron in itself is a pretty cool material. You might think that it’s just normal everyday metal, but you would be wrong. Wrought iron, or bended iron, is the same steel alloy that’s used to make knives, swords, and armor. Pretty cool, huh? If that alone doesn’t make wrought iron headboards cool, then I don’t know how else to impress you.
Let’s get a bit more serious though. With the invention of mild steel, bended iron usage has declined. Now a days, any type of steel that can be bended is thought the be wrought iron. The only disadvantage of mild steel over bended iron is the fact that it is prone to rust. This can easily be prevented though by painting over it.
Either way, bended iron headboards are built for sturdiness, durability, and style. In fact, you may want to consider purchasing an entire bed frame out of bended iron or mild steel.
There are a lot of interesting designs that can be made from bended iron and mild steel. Some designs of wrought iron headboards can give a modern look while others give a more rustic romantic feel to the bedroom.
Not many people own wrought iron headboards, so if you’re looking to be unique with your bedroom design then that is definitely one way to go. You can also buy other bended iron pieces to complement your bedroom ensemble. Remember, however, that bended iron doesn’t go well with everything, so you may want to closely examine your bedroom before rushing out to buy such a headboard.
Choosing a design that matches your bedroom is important in incorporating such a headboard into your bedroom, especially if you don’t plan on having any other iron pieces. If the design of your bedroom is pretty much contemporary, then you’ll want to shop for wrought iron headboards with straight lights and simple angles. If you have a garden outside full of roses then you may want to choose a headboard that is more ornamental, with the iron bending and twisting like vines.
If you’re not sure of what iron design you’re into then you should take the time to shop around online. Unfortunately, it’s very likely that no local retailer will carry the precise design that you want so you may have to buy online as well. The advantage of doing this, aside from the fact that you’ll have far more of a selection than you would at a local retailer, is that you’ll also get better pricing.