Choosing the right size drapery medallion for your window treatment shouldn’t be a hassle. Metropolis Iron understands that each home design project is different and requires just the right sized medallion. Our drapery medallion line comes in five sizes to match any room, style or project need. Extra Small Drapery Medallions: Our extra small medallions […]
We listen to the needs of our designers and clients here at Metropolis Iron! We’ve recently had a flood of requests for a traditional styled drapery medallion that includes texture and will add depth to any window treatment. Our solution, ruffled drapery medallions! Our new ruffled drapery medallions will pop in any treatment scenario and […]
The fleur-de-lis translates into the “flower of the lily” in French. It is used as a symbol of light and life in some cultures, though it can also take on a religious subtext in crests and on flags depending on who is using it. It is a symbol of France, but it is also used […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When you think drapery medallions, round, simple medallions are probably the first (and only) style medallion or rosette you can think of. That is probably because it’s almost the only type of drapery medallion, curtain rosette or window treatment holdback that is commonly available on the market. Metropolis Iron is daring you to think differently […]
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 […]
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+ […]
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