A cast iron umbrella stand is a great feature to add to your bedroom. There’s nothing like waking up to a vase of fresh flowers to get you in the mood for the day. If you don’t like flowers maybe because you are allergic, you can still use one of these beautiful stands as an ornament in your room.

It’s amazing how versatile these pieces are. Some of them so beautiful that it would be a shame to leave them in the corner of the lobby dwarfed by the umbrellas they hold. If you’re lucky enough to have an open fireplace in your living room, you may have already invested in a cast iron fire surround. Many of these intricate carvings are based on the Victorian era, when carvings of love birds, statues, and other natural objects were very much in fashion, or the Art Noveau period, when everything was beautifully decorated.

Decorating your home and garden is a matter of personal taste, but it helps when you keep it in style with your home design. If you live in a period home, expect to find period features inside and out. A cast iron umbrella stand in the foyer sets the tone as does one on the patio if you’ve invested in iron patio furniture.

Regardless of where in your home you are going to place these iron pieces, you must take care of them. Being made of metal, they are susceptible to oxidation and must be protected with an antioxidant agent from time to time. They may also need to be repainted every four to five years, depending on their location. If you plan to use a cast iron umbrella stand in the kitchen or bathroom, a wrought iron alternative may be a better option.