A Little About Metropolis Iron

Metropolis Iron, Inc. is a member of The Interior Design Society at a National level, a member of the Naples Chapter of the Interior Design Society and a member of the Sarasota Chapter of The Interior Design Society. In addition she is a member of NAWBO (The National Association of Women Business Owners) both at […]

Be Proud of Your Home’s Address Plaque

Many of us work our whole lives for our dream home. When we finally reach our goal of buying, remodeling or decorating our dream homes we pay detail to the color palette we choose inside and out, the flooring, the window treatments and even the outside landscaping. One commonly overlooked element is the identifying address numbers. […]

Large Medallions for High Ceilings

The size of a drapery medallion will make your window treatment appear more dramatic and allows your medallions to stand out when using drapes that are hundreds of inches long.  A large drapery medallion will measure 6-1/4″ – 7-1/2″ while an extra-large medallion is 7-5/8″ or larger.  Our largest extra-large medallion is over 12″ W.  You asked […]

The Many Names for Drapery Medallions

In the world of drapery hardware with so many different terms for decorative items, one can become easily confused!  Take for example drapery medallions and drapery rosettes, a term that is interchangeable.   Generally a drapery rosette is formed in a floral design while a drapery or curtain medallion can be designed in a vast array of […]

Address Plaque Color

Address plaques don’t just have to be functional, they can be beautiful too! One important element in adding your address identifying numbers to the front of your home is the proper color combination. The key is to choose a color that contrasts the body color of your home but compliments the accent color of your […]

What is Projection?

When creating a window treatment, interior designers and drapery workrooms must keep the projection of the treatment in mind. Projection is a term that describes how far your window treatment will extend from the wall. With a drapery rod, projection is determined from the wall to the center of the cup of the bracket. With […]