Using Pipe for Decorations

Industrial pipes are not just used for waterways. In fact, you can use them to create unexpected Do It Yourself (DIY) pipe decoration projects. Many people are making DIY home decor and furniture out of stainless steel pipes for their interior homes. Everything from hanging beds, light fixtures and benches to curtain rods and shelving organizers…the possibilities are endless. Not only are DIY pipe decorations versatile, but they also are simple to assemble as well. 

Pipe Decorations for Interior Homes 

Are you looking to remodel the interior design in your home sometime soon? Perhaps, you’re looking for ways to spruce up the bedrooms in your home? There’s always room for improvement when it comes to interior home designs. 

Below is a creative way to decorate your bed using a pipe decoration projects.

Pipe Hanging Beds

1. For each bed, cut 2 pieces of 2” x 12” to 78 1/2” and 2 pieces to 38” of wood (save the scraps for the blocking in the ceiling). 
2. Pre-drill your holes and screw 3” lag bolts in with washers from the side into the end pieces of the other 2” x 12” piece. Repeat this step and do the top and right side of the bed top and bottom as well.
3. Line up the bottom edges and screw them into the sides with wood screws.
4. Cut some more wood to create slats for the width of the bed. Eight slats are recommended.
5. Attach the elbows and flanges to the head and foot of the bed.
6. Arrange your bed(s) where you’d like for them to hang from the floor.
7. Pre-drill holes where the flanges will be placed and stick a wire into the ceiling so that you’re able to see where the bed(s) will hang.
8. Screw the flanges into the ceiling with 2 1/2″ lag bolts.
9. Screw and tighten your threaded pipes into the flanges on the ceiling and screw the elbows onto the bottom.

Of course, there are other types of beds you can make or buy with metal pipes. Using brass pipe can really make your set stand out! Check these metal pipe beds out on Pinterest. 

Industrial Pipes at DTNW

In need of industrial pipes for your interior home pipe decorations? Contact Detroit Nipple Works! Being in business for over 20 years now, we’ll be sure to get you the proper pipes and tubes needed for your new transformation.

Industrial Stainless Steel Welded Pipe

At Detroit Nipple Works, we supply high quality industrial stainless steel welded pipe and tubing that is cut, sized and finished according to your exact requirements. Also, Detroit Nipple Works offers a wide variety of finish options and alloy grades.

We offer welded or seamless pipe, welded industrial stainless steel pipe should be used in more low pressure, structural or ornamental applications, and welded is more cost-effective. The seamless tube or pipe should be used for more demanding applications where tighter tolerances are needed.

Stainless Steel Welded Pipe Benefits

A major benefit of a welded stainless steel pipe is the price. Welded pipe on average is cheaper than seamless. Seamless has a limit on the range of possible sizes where welded does not.

If you are looking for industrial welded stainless steel pipes for your next application, contact Detroit Nipple Works. With decades of experience in the field, Detroit Nipple Works is the right choice for you and your company! Finally, please give us a call at 1.888.698.7888 or contact us here.