Everything You Need To Know To Find The Best interior finishing metal mesh

Features & Uses

Looking for a simple and affordable solution to upgrade, accent, or transform your space? Consider crafting decorative cabinets with mesh doors. TWP Inc. carries myriad styles in various alloys, finishes, weaves, and sizes. Browse the selection and learn why more homeowners are choosing decorative wire mesh panels for cabinets.

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Benefits of Wire Mesh Inserts for Cabinet Doors

Decorative mesh is a go-to for cabinetry because it's visually appealing, semi-transparent, light-permeable, and DIY-friendly.

Mesh Panels are Visually Appealing

Mesh comes in many designer-approved patterns and finishes. Whether you use it for kitchen cabinetry, a standalone dining room buffet, a media console, a sideboard, or bathroom cabinets, this metallic accent is sure to enhance the aesthetic of the space.

Check out these 7 Beautiful Decorative Wire Mesh Inserts for Cabinet Doors for inspiration.

Semi-Transparent & Light-Permeable

Decorative mesh comes in a medley of weave styles and opening sizes with varying levels of transparency. Some allow you to see the contents of the cabinets without opening them, and most are light-permeable, meaning illumination can pass through. With this in mind, you can install battery-powered puck lights or strips inside the frames to enhance your existing lighting with an upscale appeal.

DIY-Friendly

Metal mesh is generally easy to work with, making it a top choice for do-it-yourself home upgrades. It can be cut to size with tin snips or heavy-duty scissors. Once the existing façades are removed from your cabinet doors, attaching the mesh with glue or industrial staples is a relatively simple process.

Choosing the Best Metal Mesh for Cabinet Doors

Since cabinets are located inside the home, you won't have to worry about weather damage and other outdoor factors, which gives you more design choices. When browsing options, you'll want to consider the metal alloy, finish, wire size and shape, and weave style.

Metal Alloy & Finish

TWP Inc. supplies decorative mesh in various metals, including brass, bronze, nickel, and stainless steel.

• Brass is a strong, heat-resistant copper-zinc alloy. It's available in a pure (true-to-color) form or with a warm, darkened antique finish.
• Bronze is a copper-tin alloy that's slightly stronger than brass with a darker brownish-yellow hue. You can buy it in pure form or with a reddish-black antique finish.
• Nickel is a pure metal with a somewhat deep gray tone. The unfinished material is similar to chrome in appearance. It's also available in a darker tarnished finish.
• Stainless steel is an iron-chromium alloy with exceptional durability and rust resistance. It comes in a simple mill finish or plated with a hand-rubbed, blackened hue.

The choice is ultimately a matter of preference. However, you might consider getting wire mesh in a similar color or finish as other fixtures in the space, such as your faucet, door knobs, and drawer pulls.

Learn more in our blog, Top 4 Decorative Wire Mesh Materials for Cabinet Inserts.

Wire Opening Size & Shape

You can also choose from several wire diameter sizes. In addition to traditional round wires, some decorative styles have flat strands. Others feature crimps or bunched-twill metal wires.

Weave Style

TWP Inc. carries cabinet mesh in various weave patterns. In addition to a plain square weave, there are double-wired designs reminiscent of plaid, Oxford-style looming techniques, diagonal patterns, and basket-inspired weaves.

Need help deciding? Order a decorative mesh sample kit to see and feel the metals, finishes, and weaves in person.

Other Uses for Decorative Wire Mesh

In the past century, woven wire mesh has transformed from a basic manufacturing staple to a versatile material with endless creative applications. Beyond cabinetry, decorative mesh is used for innovative furniture designs, architectural accents, room dividers, lamps, candle sconces, and fireplace screens&#;to name just a few.

Wire Mesh for Gardens & Landscaping

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Mesh is a must for gardening and landscaping enthusiasts. The material is used to protect plants and encourage growth in a variety of ways, including cloches, vegetable cages, arches, trellises, gabion planter walls, and more. It&#;s also a go-to choice for pest and rodent control solutions.

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Mesh Used for Building, DIY Projects & More

Indoors or out, decorative wire mesh is a perfect choice for any home decor, craft, DIY, or building project. It can be used in a variety of unexpected ways. DIYers use it for stair railings, custom light fixtures, partition walls, and more.

Visit our DIY & Home page for project ideas and the best wire mesh to use for the job.

Shop Wire Mesh for Cabinet Doors & More From TWP Inc.

TWP Inc. is a leading supplier of cabinet wire mesh and decorative styles for other DIY projects. No matter how you plan to use the material, our experienced team is here to assist.

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Mixing metals is a question that frequently crosses my inbox and messages. I&#;ve talked about it here on the blog before, but never in a Designer Trick post. I wanted to really break it down, keep it simple, and share my best tips for mixing metals confidently- like a trained designer. Ready? Click through for my tips, suggestions, ideas to try, and installations to avoid! 

I&#;m a big fan of mixing metals. It feels layered, adds depth, interest, and can really elevate a space. In my kitchen, pictured above, I mixed antique brass, polished nickel, and even a little stainless. As a designer, I&#;m comfortable doing this and don&#;t really think about it anymore, but I realize it can be intimidating if design isn&#;t your occupation or passion. As they say, design rules were meant to be broken&#; BUT- sometimes it&#;s helpful to have parameters or &#;guidelines&#;, especially if you&#;re not trained in a particular area. I thought by breaking down and sharing some formulas, they might help you achieve a beautifully layered, mixed metal look. I also thought it would be helpful to share some things you may want to avoid. I enjoy learning with visual examples and clear language, so I&#;m hoping this will take the guesswork out of the equation for you!

First, there are more metal components in a home than you might expect: plumbing fixtures, light fixtures, hardware (cabinetry hardware, towel bars, door knobs, etc), accessories (mirrors, soap pumps, frames, etc), and furniture (chair legs, tables, etc). When you really consider how many metal finishes share a space, it can be a bit overwhelming.

Tips for Mixing Metals&#;

• Stick to 2-3 metals (max).
• Make sure the metal finishes you&#;re mixing have enough contrast (example: antique brass faucets in my bathroom above, paired with polished nickel hardware and lighting).
• Choose a dominant metal to carry the design.
• Consider the metal color temperature (pairing a warm metal with a cool metal usually works well&#; same example: antique brass and polished nickel).
• Design with proximity in mind (leave negative space between metals of different finishes if they compete).
• Keep metals of the same function consistent and intentional (example: matching brass plumbing fixtures in my bathroom- shower trim, sink faucet, tub spout, drain, etc).
• Consider the texture of the metal (combine matte, polished, and hammered finishes to create an interesting and textural look).
• Make sure your metals feel balanced in the space.

In our previous kitchen, pictured above, I mixed a lot of cool metals throughout: chrome, stainless, black stainless, so adding a warmer hued antique brass light fixture was an intentional design decision to add a bit of contrast. Ask yourself where you could use a little variety. In my case, the sconce was far enough from the other metals to make sense while providing depth.

Metal Mixing Installations to Avoid&#;

• Finishes that *almost* match, but obviously don&#;t pair well&#; in close proximity to one another (example: satin brass and living or polished brass).
• Too many finishes in one room. It can look chaotic and amateur.
• Cheap or fake metal finishes. Metal is one of those materials that either looks expensive & heavy or cheap. There really isn&#;t a good in-between, so make sure you&#;re sourcing and installing the real deal.
• Avoid random installations&#; make sure you&#;re being intentional (keeping plumbing fixtures consistent, etc). A brass tub filler paired with a black shower head makes zero sense. I like to keep ALL plumbing fixtures the same finish.
• Resist the urge to make every metal match. Believe me when I say, while easy- that is not a good, designerly look. In our previous bath, in the above image, I mixed matte black hardware and accessories (towel bars, vanity hardware, hooks) with antique brass plumbing fixtures.

I always recommend following your instinct, because there really is no wrong answer and it&#;s YOUR home. Personally, I prefer to keep plumbing items consistent, then bring in alternative metals with cabinetry hardware, lighting, accessories, etc.

If you have missed any of the posts in this series, fee free to catch up below! So far, in the Designer Trick series, I&#;ve covered the following:

• Examine a Room in 2-D
• Tips for Getting Scale Right
• Choosing the Perfect Paint Color
• Making Moodboards & Conceptualizing a Room
• Floor Planning
• Mixing High & Low

I always hope these posts are helpful in designing your home and transforming your space! What would you like to see or read about next? I&#;d love to hear your ideas for the next Designer Trick post. Have any questions about mixing metals? I love chatting in the comment section below!

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