Types of Drapery Rod Mounts
Ceiling Mounted Drapery Rods: These types of drapery rods are just as they sound, mounted from the ceiling. Ceiling mounted drapery rods are commonly used when there are no nearby walls or in areas where the crown molding is taking most of the empty wall space. Inside Mounted Drapery Rods: Inside mounted drapery rods are […]
Wine Rack Table Bases
The Tall and Scrolly Wine Table Base is one of our many unique wine storage designs. We also have a variety of finishes to choose from to best blend with your home decor. This a tall but elegant table base that is able to accommodate the slimmest of wine bottles up to a 2 liter […]
Meet the Owner of Metropolis Iron!
Misti St. Pierre is the owner and operator or Metropolis Iron, Inc. Her desire is to service interior designers, drapery workrooms and distinctive homes owners by providing custom fabricated decorative metal products made from iron and aluminum. We specialize in drapery hardware, drapery medallions, outdoor drapery hardware, address plaques, table bases, decorative inserts, pet beds […]
Specialty Drapery Medallions
This collection of unique drapery medallions are exclusive to Metropolis Iron and include mediums ranging from real sea shells, glass stones and aggregrate rock with many out of the box ideas being added all the time. Do you have something strange and unusual that you’d like to use in your window treatments? Let us know. […]
Complete Drapery Rod Sets
Drapery Rod: The drapery rod is the main part of a drapery rod set. Next week we will be discussing the different types of drapery rods in more detail. The function of the drapery rod is to hang drapery panels. Generally drapery rods are fabricated by the foot. Prior to ordering drapery rods you should […]
Drapery Layers
Window treatments add value to your home. When done correctly you can protect your home from damaging sunlight, have privacy and add beauty to a room. The trick is finding the right combination of “layers” that work for your budget and design style. First, you must choose your “bottom” layer. The bottom layer is considered […]
Address Plaques Help Meet Local Regulations
Address plaques are designed to add curb appeal to your home and make your home recognizable to visitors, but in many areas having your address clearly marked is mandated by state and regional 911 laws. These types of regulations state that single family residences must be have an identifiable address marker. In instances of multifamily […]
Custom 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 […]
Window Treatments for 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.
Metropolis Iron’s Large Drapery Medallions
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 of window treatment. They also give you […]