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 […]
In the world of drapery hardware the most commonly requested size of drapery medallions is by far medium sized medallions. While medium medallions can be used for a variety of window treatment designs, in some design scenarios, a medium drapery medallion will be too large and overwhelm the design concept. This is when using a […]
Medium/Large drapery medallions are by far the most popular choice for designing eye popping window treatments. While, extra small, small, and extra-large drapery medallions are perfect for custom design projects that require a different sized medallion, the most commonly used medallion sizes are medium/large. Medium/Large drapery medallions range in size from 4 1/4” to […]
Last week our blog explored the parts of a complete drapery rod set. This week we will dive into the different mounting positions of the drapery brackets that will hold the drapery rods. The type of mounting you need for a drapery rod depends on many factors including the space in which you are mounting […]
Last week our blog compared the two options for hanging decorative window treatments; drapery medallions, and drapery rods. Today we’d like to introduce you to the elements of a complete drapery rod set. Drapery Rod: The drapery rod is the main part of a drapery rod set. Next week we will be discussing the different […]
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 […]
This is a question we at Metropolis Iron hear frequently! A drapery medallion is used to hang curtain panels vertically above the window while drapery holdbacks are used in a horizontal nature to hold a panel back from the window. Drapery holdbacks are designed in straight and curved styles. When selecting drapery holdbacks for […]
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 […]
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+ […]
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 […]
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