Metalworking often refers to the creation of designer jewelry, but that isn’t where it stops. If you own a soldering iron, you can also add metal decor details to your interior. You can decorate the drawer handles in your kitchen with metal pieces to replicate growing ivy. You can also create a hanging metal chandelier to add to your foyer. Anyone who enjoys crafting and DIY home interior projects will appreciate the addition of a soldering iron to their collection of tools and equipment.

Iron railing is a perfect industrial-style interior decoration ↑

Create Wall Art

If you want to make your home interior over or just add a bit of style, start with wall art. Instead of buying a painting or framing a family picture, consider creating 3-dimensional images out of metal and other materials. You can cut a few pieces of metal in the shape of leaves and create a 3D flower that looks like it is growing right out of your wall. Alternatively, you can create an abstract self-portrait to display in your bedroom. Here’s a great article to best soldering irons that will help you to choose the tools that you need for creating beautiful wall art. It can be simple or sophisticated, but doing it yourself is the main part of the appeal.

Add Dimension and Style to Your Wooden Furnishings

Minimalist metal doorknob ↑

In addition to using metal to design your own, soldering irons also serve another purpose. With the right tips, you can transform soldering irons into woodburning tools. You could etch designs into your dining room chairs, add an image to a wooden chest, or create custom decorated kitchen cabinets. Home interior design inspirations can come from your mind or magazines. If you elect to work with wood, then you should be aware of the ways that you can create simple customizations. Wood stains, woodburning tools, and even acids for etching are all great options to use alongside your soldering iron.

Brass metal shower lever ↑

Adorn Your Lamps and Lighting with Metal Decorations

You can bring back floor lamps and lighting fixtures to life with the addition of some metal accents. Imagine using a soldering iron to create your very own chandelier. With some patience and a bit of ingenuity, you can create designs and patterns that wonderfully complement your home. If your home has a spartan or minimalist motif, adding on your initials to a couple of table lamps will look very tasteful. Choose a metal variety that is easy to clean and get to work with your soldering iron.

Brass metal lamp in Noho Loft by Jenny Wolf Interiors ↑

A home is not a home unless and until you decorate it with your thoughts, dreams, and ideas in mind. For many people, just going out and buying accessories for the home is just not adequate. Your interior design ideas may be custom, requiring you to put in some work and create everything yourself. Soldering irons are safe to use on metal and other select surfaces in your home, so start thinking about what you want to do. Having a DIY project to work on can keep you happy and cozy in your perfectly decorated home.