This same enclosure can be used to conceal wiring for plugs or lights. You ll have a wall in the middle of the room with two or three or even four vertically mounted track light systems. Finally, your new pole-cover can be decorated with texture, paint, wallpaper, mirrors, widgets or any combination thereof. We don t recommend drilling into the pole. If the pole is structural, drilling into it could be a serious problem.
Some poles just hold weight from above, but others resist wind load or vertical stresses.
If you are determined to drill holes into a metal support column, consult a structural engineer first. A small housing isn t your only choice. A special cabinet can be designed to surround one or more poles. Room separators can be built, creating multiple areas. A lower cabinet with pole-supported open shelving can be beautiful.