Unique and Classy Address Plaques

Add elegance and pizzazz to your outside decor with a unique and class address plaque. Draw attention from your neighbors and passerby’s that will have them talking. If you would like your plaque painted colors that match your house we would request that you email us both a far away and close up shot of your house […]

How do I Create Window Treatments in Awkward Windows?

Creating custom window treatments is exciting but also can be challenging.  Uncommon sized windows, over-sized windows, breakfast nooks, arched windows, curved walls and other unique spaces can provide challenges to even the most qualified window treatment designer.  In these types of situations drapery medallions can be a great décor solution.   Drapery medallions come in […]

Display Window Treatments with Elegance and Class

Metropolis Iron 239-298-0561 Buy it HERE! https://metroiron.net/item-10121-6-12-h-x-7-12-w/ This collection of large drapery medallions are the perfect solution for displaying your window treatments. They offer a creative and stylish alternative to the typical drapery rod scenario. They range in size from 6-1/4″ – 7-1/2″. These solid iron drapery medallions are great for elegantly hanging, swaging, slouching or scarving any type […]

Metropolis Iron – Custom Fabricated Decorative Metal Designs

Metropolis Iron 239-298-0561 https://metroiron.net/   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 […]

Higher Ceilings Need Bigger Drapery Medallions!

Home designs have changed dramatically in the last several decades.  The ceiling height of a standard home many years ago was 10 feet.  Now, ceiling heights have grown to 20 feet or higher when a grand foyer is involved.  No longer does a 3″ typical medium drapery medallion make a statement when it’s place 20+ […]

“Is it a Drapery Medallion or a Drapery Rosette?”

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 […]

The Importance of Color for Address Plaques

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 […]

Window Treatment 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.  […]

Add Curb Appeal to Your Home with Custom Address Plaques

As spring draws near, many home improvement DIY’s are shifting their sights from indoor improvement projects to exterior projects that improve the “curb appeal” of their property.  A great way to make your yard more aesthetically pleasing and give your property an identity is by adding a decorative address plaque. Adding style to any home, […]

Proper Drapery Medallion Sets Ensure Beauty and Function

Providing decorative metal products means we attend many trade and interior design shows throughout the year. I recently attended a show and was in dismay when I saw the window treatments at the chosen venue. As you can see from the photo to the left, the drapery medallions that were used in this setup have […]