The number of Americans remodeling their homes is climbing. According to Reuters, remodeling expenses are expected to top $340 billion in 2018. This is a 7.5 percent increase from 2017.
There are various reasons homeowners choose to remodel:
- 35% want to upgrade worn surfaces, finishes, and materials
- 16% want to add features that improve livability
- 13% just think it’s time for a change
Since interior designers often work with architects on a home remodel, they’re frequently involved in the planning stages. They offer expertise on how to create functional and quality spaces that match their client’s needs and aesthetics.
Home remodeling can mean creating a brand new kitchen or expanding living room space, but it’s also about attention to detail. Thanks to its versatility, decorative wire mesh allows interior designers to get creative when it comes to decorative designs in a newly remodeled home.
Decorative Metal Mesh Accents for Homes
Decorative wire mesh material is cost-effective, durable, and comes in myriad styles. This means designers can craft any number of items uniquely suited to their client - from beautiful, yet practical, kitchen herb walls, to original art in the living room.
Creative Kitchens
Incorporating decorative wire mesh into a kitchen design can provide functionality, as well as add artistic flair. One of the most common uses for decorative wire mesh in the kitchen is for cabinet doors. However, interior designers are thinking out of the box in order to bring their clients’ visions to life.
Herb walls: Clever and convenient, herb walls make it a snap for homecooks to snip off fresh herbs for use in their latest recipes.
Wall planters: Wire mesh wall planters are also ideal for placement near kitchen windows, or in any other part of the home.
Shelving: Any size and shape of shelf is possible with wire mesh.
Organization: Keeping the kitchen organized is easy using mesh solutions for cooking implements and spices, as well as for hanging pots and pans, either overhead or on the wall.
Luxurious Living Rooms
Let go of the idea that wire mesh is only suited for modern living room designs! Since wire mesh is available in so many materials (not to mention myriad finishes and weaves), including aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, and stainless steel, no aesthetic is impossible to achieve.
Below are four of the most popular interior design trends. Wire mesh can complement them all and add beautiful focal points to any living room.
Beachy or shabby chic
The goal with these styles? Calm and cozy. Think softer color palettes, like blues, pastels, and off-white and cream colors. Wire mesh design is a wonderful complement to both shabby chic or beachy (coastal inspired) living rooms.
Wall grids: Take note, these aren’t just for home offices! Mesh wall grids can be a focal point in living rooms. They can be used to hang antique photos and travel postcards as well as act as shelving for bright pillows and collected glass.
Accent pieces: There’s no end to the types of decorative accessories that can be created with wire mesh. Consider adding sparkle to your cozy shabby chic living room with candle holders or hanging lanterns. Go coastal with wire mesh baskets, which can hold driftwood or collected shells. You can also give a nod to ocean life - consider a wire mesh starfish!
Traditional or Craftsman
Inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement, Craftsman home design was a direct rejection of ornate Victorian design. Instead, it favored craftwork and simplicity and an open floor plan. Traditional and Craftsman homes share similar design aesthetics and goals. They are meant to be comfortable, orderly, and functional.
As the saying goes, you don’t monkey with tradition. That said, the beautiful wood details, beams, and built-in shelves found in traditional or Craftsman home living rooms should be respected. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t add some more personal touches.
Doors: Many Craftsman homes include sliding pocket doors that partition off the dining room from the living room. Removing glass from the door and adding decorative mesh (brass or bronze) can be a pleasing detail as well as an inexpensive and easy design win.
This is also a great option for heavier front doors. A similarly styled door with mesh as its screen is a lovely look.
Artistic touches: These homes are an artform in themselves. This doesn't mean you can’t add your own artistic creations.
The end result? Creative interior designers leave homeowners happy! A successful home remodel utilizing creative (and cost-friendly) solutions has been shown to have far-reaching effects.
What results are most important to homeowners?
- 36% say functionality and livability
- 17% say its the use of durable and longer-lasting materials
- 17% report aesthetic appeal
The use of decorative wire mesh in a home remodel means interior designers can deliver homeowners the results they’re looking for.
TWP Inc. offers a range of decorative wire mesh by material, gauges, and finishes, including antique bronze and antique brass. Choose from your favorite mesh from our selection, and we'll cut it to order. Request a quote for your project today!
