Wire cubes can be art, storage or a combination of both when decorating.
It is called industrial chic. The method of decorating with metal, wire and anything that has a utilitarian look. As cool as metal looks, it must have a sense of practicality as well. Wire cubes are both decorative and practical. And they are called industrial because metal holds up. Whether you need to store extra clothing, books and everyday items, or you are looking for an enjoyable way to store trinkets and accents on the wall, the ideas are endless for decorating with wire cubes. Does this Spark an idea?
Finding the Right Cubes
Antique stores carry the unexpected and usually you will find something industrial to bring home.
Wire cubes can be found for sale as well as in store displays because they are practical and inexpensive. Locate wire cubes at department stores or closet organizing stores. Hunt thrift stores and antiques stores for actual industrial cubes from old factories that come in different patinas, such as shiny or rusty, colors like standard chrome or painted colors and different sizes.
As Furniture
If traditional is not your thing, create an industrial-looking side table out of wire cubes.
Wire cubes can act like a piece of furniture in your home. Arrange your wire cubes in a stack or line for storing personal items. Stacking against a wall is best if stability is an issue. By stacking two cubes together by your bed or a sofa, you create a modern industrial side table. Store books in the lower basket, and cover the top cube with a thick plastic sheet for resting drinks.
For Decoration
Use hooks to hang lightweight cubes on the wall.
With a basic hook you can hang cubes on the wall as decorations themselves or to display a collection or showcase your photographs. Hang cubes in a line for a uniform look, or hang different size cubes in a cluster for added interest. Display a collection of old hats by placing one in each cube. Stand photographs along the backs of the cubes, and let the cubes frame your art.
Practical Purposes
For practical purposes alone, wire cubes have a place in your home. Hold shoes by the door, soda packages in the pantry or firewood by the fireplace. Roll towels in the guest room or stack magazines for recycling. There is no need for unsightly cardboard boxes or traditional recycle bins when there are attractive and inexpensive wire cubes available for decorating.
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