Cyber Monday Brings Great Home Décor Gifts to Metropolis Iron!
Happy Cyber Monday! Holiday gift buying is in full swing and we are still worn out from Black Friday, but are so excited about all the great gifts that you can find this holiday season at www.metroiron.net for the home décor lover in your life! Our drapery medallions, address plaques and corbels make wonderful […]
Metropolis Iron’s REAL Seashell Drapery Hardware Enhances Coastal Décor!
Looking for a tropical home décor piece that all your guests and friends are sure to talk about? Designers, are you looking for a piece that will wow even the toughest clients? Our REAL seashell drapery medallions are sure to enhance any coastal or beach themed design with a unique and authentic flair. A piece […]
The Timelessness of Wrought Iron
Home designing with wrought iron is brings strength, beauty, and timelessness to any home décor situation. The plethora of interior design items with wrought iron includes amazing styles and designs to bring sophistication to your rooms, walls and outdoors. Obtainable in various shapes, dimensions, styles and designs wrought iron is commonly used in home décor […]
Drapery Medallions for Massive Windows
With home designs changing, the drapery hardware industry has had to evolve and change to fit the needs of homeowners and interior designers. One of the biggest trends we’ve seen at Metropolis Iron is large windows including 2 and 3 story windows and windows that take up entire walls and leave little room for hanging […]
Drapery Medallions for Curved Walls
Curved walls can pose definite issues when trying to create a window treatment. With companies like Metropolis Iron you can have a drapery rod custom bent to the curvature of the wall. However, there aren’t a lot of companies that specialize in fabricating custom drapery hardware or perhaps the budget doesn’t allow for a piece […]
Great Room Drapery Ideas
More homes are being built with great rooms and large foyers that have high ceilings. The need for drapery hardware that has the correct projection, size and strength for longer, heavier drapes has become a common request at Metropolis Iron. These spaces require window hardware that is large, visible and strong. Metropolis Iron’s extra-large and […]
Stylish and Creative Curtain Tieback Ideas!
The old fashioned way to tie curtains with the same color strips of matching fabric is gone and new styles have emerged to keep your window treatments eye appealing and stylish! The latest fashion of curtain tie-backs includes many types and styles which not only allow air flow or light to come in through a […]
Drapery Hardware for Outdoor Living Areas
Outdoor living spaces add an elegant and luxurious area to your home. Patios, lanais, porches and gazebos offer relaxing areas to unwind and entertain. Outdoor curtains displayed with outdoor drapery rods or outdoor drapery medallions will make your lanai or porch more inviting to relax in as they provide added privacy and tranquility. They are […]
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 […]
Choosing a Medium/Large Drapery Medallion
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 […]