Decorative Metal Art Nottingham

Bespoke Decorative Metalwork for Distinctive Spaces

Decorative metal art transforms ordinary spaces into distinctive environments. Whether creating privacy with style, adding sculptural focal points to gardens, or installing statement pieces in contemporary interiors, custom metalwork offers permanence and character that other materials cannot match. At Nottingham Metalworks, we specialise in fabricating decorative metal art using precision CNC plasma cutting technology.

This advanced process allows us to create intricate patterns, flowing organic designs, and complex geometric motifs that would be impossible to achieve through traditional metalworking methods. Our decorative metalwork serves both aesthetic and practical purposes.

Privacy screens shield gardens and patios from neighbours whilst creating beautiful focal points. Feature walls and room dividers add architectural interest to interiors.

Garden sculptures provide year-round visual interest. Architectural panels enhance building façades with shadow and texture. Every piece is manufactured specifically for your space, ensuring perfect integration with your design vision. We work with homeowners, garden designers, architects, interior designers, and commercial property developers across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. From residential gardens to hotel lobbies, restaurant features to office reception areas, our decorative metalwork enhances diverse spaces with lasting beauty.

Unlike mass-produced decorative panels, our bespoke approach means you can specify exact dimensions, choose from infinite design possibilities, select materials and finishes that complement your aesthetic, and create truly unique metalwork that reflects your personality or brand.

TYPES OF DECORATIVE METAL ART

Custom Metal Art for Every Space

Privacy Screens & Garden Panels

Decorative metal screens provide privacy without creating solid, oppressive barriers. Intricate cut patterns allow light and air circulation whilst obscuring sight lines, creating comfortable outdoor living spaces. Popular for screening patios from neighbours, dividing garden zones, concealing bins or utilities with style, and creating wind breaks that don't feel fortress-like. We fabricate screens in various sizes—from modular panels that can be arranged in configurations to large single panels spanning several metres. Patterns range from contemporary geometric designs to organic nature-inspired motifs.

Feature Walls & Room Dividers

Interior spaces benefit enormously from decorative metal features. A metalwork feature wall creates instant visual impact in living rooms, restaurants, hotel lobbies, or office reception areas. Room dividers separate spaces without solid walls—perfect for open-plan living, defining dining areas, or creating zones in commercial premises. The interplay of light through cut patterns adds depth and movement to interiors. Particularly effective when backlit or accent-lit to cast dramatic shadows. Works beautifully in contemporary, industrial, and transitional interior styles.

Garden Sculptures & Ornamental Features

Three-dimensional metal sculptures add personality to gardens and landscapes. From abstract contemporary forms to recognisable motifs—trees, animals, geometric shapes—metal sculptures withstand weather whilst developing attractive patinas over time. We create free-standing garden sculptures, wall-mounted art pieces, water feature surrounds and frames, and decorative planters with artistic cutouts. Sculptures can be substantial statement pieces or smaller accent elements scattered through planting beds.

Architectural Panels & Building Features

Commercial and residential buildings benefit from decorative metal cladding and architectural features. We fabricate panels for building façades, balcony and balustrade infills with patterns, decorative ventilation grilles, window surrounds and architectural details, and entrance feature panels. These elements add texture, shadow, and visual interest to buildings whilst often serving practical purposes like ventilation or privacy. Particularly effective on contemporary architecture where metal detailing complements glass and concrete.

Decorative Gates & Railings Infills

Enhance traditional [gates](/metal-gates) and [railings](/metal-railings) with decorative metal infill panels. Rather than plain bars, decorative panels add artistry to functional metalwork. Popular for driveway gates with family motifs or house names, garden gates with botanical patterns, railing sections with repeated decorative elements, and Juliet balcony infills with ornate designs. This approach combines security and privacy with aesthetic appeal.

Furniture & Functional Art

Decorative metalwork extends to functional items—furniture that's also sculptural. We create bench frames with decorative side panels, table bases with artistic metalwork, shelving brackets with ornate designs, and fire pit surrounds with cut patterns. These pieces blur the line between furniture and art, creating conversation pieces that serve practical purposes. 

DESIGN STYLES & PATTERNS

From Contemporary to Traditional Aesthetics

Contemporary Geometric Designs

Modern geometric patterns suit contemporary architecture and minimalist aesthetics. We create designs featuring clean lines and angular shapes, hexagonal or tessellating patterns, abstract geometric compositions, and minimalist negative space designs. Geometric metalwork complements modern materials like glass, concrete, and timber cladding. Particularly effective in urban gardens, contemporary new-builds, and commercial premises with modern styling.

Organic & Nature-Inspired Patterns

Flowing organic designs bring natural elements into metal form. Popular motifs include tree branches and foliage patterns, botanical and floral designs, flowing water or wave patterns, and wildlife silhouettes (birds, butterflies, deer). These designs soften hard landscaping and complement garden plantings beautifully. Nature-inspired metalwork works in both traditional and contemporary settings, bridging design styles effectively.

Traditional & Ornate Styles

For period properties or traditional aesthetics, we create intricate decorative patterns inspired by Victorian ironwork, Celtic knots and interlaced designs, Art Nouveau flowing forms, and classical architectural motifs. These designs respect historical styles whilst being manufactured with modern precision. Perfect for conservation areas, period properties, and projects where sympathetic design matters.

Custom & Bespoke Designs

Many clients request entirely unique designs. We work with your concepts, sketches, or photographs to create one-of-a-kind metalwork. Popular custom requests include family names or initials incorporated into designs, company logos for commercial installations, meaningful symbols or cultural motifs, and combinations of multiple elements in personalised compositions. Our CNC plasma cutting makes complex custom designs practical and affordable.

MATERIALS & FINISHES FOR DECORATIVE METALWORK

Choosing Materials for Longevity & Aesthetics

Mild Steel with Finishes

Most decorative metal art uses mild steel—strong, cost-effective, and readily available. Mild steel accepts various finishes beautifully. For outdoor installations, we recommend powder coating in colours from black and charcoal through bronzes, rusts, and contemporary hues. Alternatively, allow natural rust patina to develop for industrial-organic aesthetics—popular in contemporary gardens. All outdoor mild steel should be sealed or coated to prevent excessive corrosion. Interior pieces can be painted, powder coated, or left with clear protective coatings.

Stainless Steel

Premium choice for maintenance-free decorative metalwork. Stainless steel's corrosion resistance means it maintains appearance with zero maintenance in outdoor environments. Available in brushed, polished, or bead-blasted finishes. Particularly suited to contemporary designs where the metallic finish itself is part of the aesthetic. More expensive than mild steel but offers permanence and eliminates repainting requirements. Ideal for coastal locations, commercial installations requiring low maintenance, and premium residential projects.

Aluminium

Lightweight aluminium suits large decorative panels where weight matters. Naturally corrosion-resistant and available in mill finish or powder-coated colours. Less expensive than stainless steel whilst offering good weather resistance. Popular for larger architectural panels, commercial installations, and situations where installation load must be minimised. Aluminium's lighter weight also simplifies installation on certain wall types.

Corten Steel

Weathering steel (Corten) develops a stable rust patina that protects the metal whilst providing distinctive industrial aesthetics. Popular in contemporary landscape design. The rust-orange colouration complements natural materials and creates bold contrast against planting. Corten requires no painting or coating—the patina is the finish. Note that initial weathering produces rust runoff that can stain paving, so placement requires consideration.