I love baskets; they make even the simplest things more beautiful. There is no exception when designing your iron gate, railing or fencing. Baskets are those sphere like, twisted components that weld in between pickets. They add a unique take to any design. They come in many shapes and sizes. There are elongated baskets that are banded at each end and there are the wider, shorter baskets that present more of a modern look. My favorite is integrating baskets with twisted pickets; it's such an interesting presentation. Of course, that look isn't for everyone; you really need to evaluate the architecture of your home before deciding on implementing any component. If you want your pickets to stand out, inserting baskets in the design is the way to go. The baskets draw attention to the pickets and glamorize them.
I like to incorporate scroll work when using baskets. If you're designing an iron railing, why not add a beautiful scroll component underneath the top rail, enhance it with a slimmer second rail; maybe by using flat bar, and then add your baskets to your pickets, voila, a work of art!
Ask your fabricator to sketch a design using the components that you like and try incorporating those baskets into that design. After reviewing the sketch, you'll know immediately whether or not the design is for you. Don't stop if it isn't, keep going and try implementing new components. There are so many components to choose from and if you have it in your budget, go a little crazy and design something with a hammered look or something that has some curvature to it, you won't be dissappointed.
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