I know that we always claim how much we love custom requests and orders here at Metropolis Iron, but you know what, we really do! I love a challenge and many times new designs create those! Plus, the feeling that I get helping a customer with a design issue with an affordable and attractive custom […]
With home designs changing, the drapery hardware industry has had to evolve and change to fit the needs of homeowners and interior designers. One of the biggest trends we’ve seen at Metropolis Iron is large windows including 2 and 3 story windows and windows that take up entire walls and leave little room for hanging […]
Many homeowners draw a sense of pride from having a beautiful home and yard including the way their home address is represented. Unfortunately, many homes lack a blockbuster address plaque and opt for peel and stick numbers from a “big box” store. Metropolis Iron’s Vineyards address plaque is a gorgeous addition to any home or […]
Curved walls can pose definite issues when trying to create a window treatment. With companies like Metropolis Iron you can have a drapery rod custom bent to the curvature of the wall. However, there aren’t a lot of companies that specialize in fabricating custom drapery hardware or perhaps the budget doesn’t allow for a piece […]
Granite countertops can add value, elegance, and class to any kitchen design, but when using a heavy countertop material, such as granite, you must ensure that the countertop is properly supported. There are so many choices are available for additional support for granite countertops, including corbels and countertop support brackets. Corbels come in a variety […]
More homes are being built with great rooms and large foyers that have high ceilings. The need for drapery hardware that has the correct projection, size and strength for longer, heavier drapes has become a common request at Metropolis Iron. These spaces require window hardware that is large, visible and strong. Metropolis Iron’s extra-large and […]
With the northern states moving into the winter months, it can only mean one thing…Snow is coming am I sure am happy that I live in Florida! Did you know that Metropolis Iron’s address plaques are designed with durability to the weather in mind? Many address plaque designers create plaques that are beautifully designed, but […]
The old fashioned way to tie curtains with the same color strips of matching fabric is gone and new styles have emerged to keep your window treatments eye appealing and stylish! The latest fashion of curtain tie-backs includes many types and styles which not only allow air flow or light to come in through a […]
When you think designer countertops, marble and granite are probably the first materials that pop in your mind, but recently nontraditional materials have emerged as wonderful surfaces for kitchen counters. A few weeks ago we had posted a blog that covered a variety of these materials and today we will bring you part two in […]
When you think drapery medallions, round, simple medallions are probably the first (and only) style medallion or rosette you can think of. That is probably because it’s almost the only type of drapery medallion, curtain rosette or window treatment holdback that is commonly available on the market. Metropolis Iron is daring you to think differently […]
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