5 Kitchen Countertop Materials that are Spicing up Kitchen Designs!
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 […]
Drapery Medallions Aren’t Just 3” Round – Seek Variety
When many designers think about drapery medallions, a round design around 3-4” pops in their minds. We classify this size medallion as a “Medium Drapery Medallion”. Did you know that mixing up the shape and size of your medallion can make for some fabulous window treatment designs? Your first obstacle is that most suppliers of […]
Curtain Treatments for Multiple Windows
Do you have one really long window, or a group of windows side by side, such as sliding or French doors? Wide windows can keep a room bright and showcase a gorgeous view, but they can also make you feel overwhelmed when you think about window treatments for them. Here are important considerations to note […]
Customize Your Address Plaque Today
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Drapery Hardware Terms
There are so many elements to a complete drapery hardware sets. There are finials, drapery medallions, drapery rods, drapery rings and more. Not sure what drapery hardware will work best for your specific design idea? Or better yet, do you have space restrictions? Read on for easy to understand terminology for the most basic drapery […]
Do I Really Need Corbels For My Countertop And What Are My Options?
Many design ideas ranging from the kitchen to the living room now involve granite countertops and other heavy surfaces with a substantial overhang including bars, shelving, mantels, kitchen islands and breakfast bars. These types of design plans need extra support from a decorative corbel or countertop support bracket. Generally any overhang of more than 6” […]
Tapestry Rods
Metropolis Iron 239-298-0561 https://metroiron.net/ Smooth round iron tapestry display rod. Choice of (10) finials. One end has a removable final end so tapestry can be easily installed. No bracket visible on rod. All mounting hardware attached to finial and is not visible from the front of the tapestry. 1-1/2” projection so tapestry hangs close to the […]
The Story of the Tacky Tack and How Metropolis Iron Saved the Day!
I recently moved to a new home and had a plan of designing a bedroom that fit both my husband and my personalities, was cozy, and would be a place where we would both be happy to retreat to every evening after a hard day’s work. After a couple weeks of planning, a week of […]
Floral Bathroom Hand Towel Stand
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“That” House with the Crooked Numbers
Everyone knows of that one house in a neighborhood that’s curb appeal just isn’t up to par with the rest of neighboring homes. Yes, “that” house. You know the one I mean! Grass a little too high, hedges a little untrimmed, house numbers peeling. While all these play a part, the condition of your address […]