There’s something about the fall and winter that seems to make wrought iron look extra good.

In the fall, the golden and red colors against a black wrought iron fence or wrought iron gate is so striking.

And in the winter, when all the leaves are gone and you have that start wrought iron against a cobalt blue sky, it’s just so fitting.

This is a great time to thinking about adding wrought iron to your property — with fences, gates, entry ways, even patio furniture.

While many of us associate wrought iron driveway gates with great wealth, you can find these elements in many places. And it doesn’t have to be as expensive as you might think.

Wrought iron itself is sturdy and formidable. There’s a feeling of security; they might remind you of guarded castles and royal dwellings. Security is a definite plus when it comes to wrought iron products.

Wrought iron is an incredibly durable material. It lasts virtually forever, so it’s a great investment in your home and property. And the look is timeless.

Of course, you want to have wrought iron pieces that will stand the test of time in all aspects of your outdoor decorating ideas. You also want to have items that stand up to weather. When you own wrought iron outdoor furniture, you really don’t have to worry about leaving the items out in various kinds of weather.

Wrought iron is also extremely versatile. It can be used in such a wide variety of ways – indoor and outdoor; kitchen and dining room; bedroom and family room. Wrought iron is perfect, too, for accent pieces, such as candle sconces, wall decorations, clocks … all kinds of items.