Black window treatments can be used to create a modern look by matching them with monochromatic furnishings and décor. Keep in mind that you don’t need to have ultra-modern furnishings to pull off a black window treatment. The design works well in any room, especially rooms with a colorful decorating scheme, as it can bring […]
Polka dots are back in trend and are popping up as design aspects in all rooms of the home. Polka dots are being used in wall papers, fabrics, and even accessories like these great polka dot drapery medallions from Metropolis Iron. They are a smooth, button like drapery medallion that range in diameter from 2”-5” and fit into […]
Cape Coral, FL- Metropolis Iron, a fabricator of custom drapery hardware, address plaques and corbels, recently unveiled a new insider blog on their website (www.metroiron.com) providing tips on window treatment designs, trends, new products, and general interior design education. Metropolis Iron’s blog offers valuable information for interior designers that covers a variety of topics related […]
Throughout 2012, we’ve seen some great home design trends emerge, especially trendy window treatment designs. One major trend that we’ve noticed in 2012 is “less is more.” This trend is especially seen in the window treatment industry. Gone are the days are multilayered, heavy drapes, hung from traditional rods. 2012 saw an explosion of sheers […]
Drapery medallions work wonderfully for all types of large window treatments. For example, for large 2 and 3 story windows that we often see used in great rooms, an extra-large drapery medallion has not only the size to be seen, but the strength to hold longer, heavier drapes. In instances where a window takes up […]
I recently received a call from an interior designer out in Colorado. She was quite panicked after an afternoon of searching the web for corbels for her clients new “oddly” sized kitchen island countertop. With the countertop being made from granite, not using any type would do, it needed to be strong. She had spent […]
Metropolis Iron’s Vineyards address plaque is a gorgeous addition to any home or yard. Constructed of lightweight, waterproof materials, the Vineyards address plaque features numbers that are 5″ tall. The large number size allows for easy identification by emergency services, delivery drivers, and guests to your home.
Drapery medallions are a perfect solution to the curved wall issue that so many of us run into. Medallions don’t require a straight wall as a drapery rod does and can create a custom window treatment style and design. Additionally, medallions can be hung to suit any window design such as arch and bay windows. […]
Granite countertops are a costly investment, so ensuring that they are supported correctly is a must. A poorly supported countertop can cause sagging, cracking, and a variety of other damaging effects that will need expensive repairs and in some cases, even replacement – not to mention, poses a safety risk. Children, especially, like to hang […]
Metropolis Iron’s extra-large and large drapery medallions are perfect for great rooms and rooms with higher ceilings. Not only do they provide the strength that longer and heavier drapery panels require, but with a maximum diameters ranging all the way to 10” they stand out from the drapes and the rest of the window treatment. […]
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