June 13, 2013

Curtains, blinds, both? Drapery medallions or rods? These are all questions that designers and homeowners find themselves tackling when redesigning window treatment. Curtains have been a popular choice for windows for decades. Since they have been in use for such a long time, they are a faithful and traditional choice as a window cover. They

More and more homeowners and designers are choosing to employ green and sustainable products when building or redesigning a home. The “Green Movement” has definitely taken hold and many common home items are now being offered in recycled forms including kitchen countertops and corbels. If you are looking for a “wow” factor in a eco-friendly

Memorial Day weekend, the kids are getting out of school and everyone is busy planning their fun summer activities! Spending time outside is a rite of passage of the summertime and in recent years the outdoor living room has emerged as a popular home design trend. An outdoor area can consist of anything from an

Here at Metropolis Iron we are always trying to design new products and refine time tested products to fit certain decorating niches or peak new design ideas for the end user. We recently introduced our line of authentic drapery medallions into the world of cornice mount applications for interior designers, drapery workrooms and distinctive homeowners.

Raised or floating countertop extensions are typically used on island or peninsula base cabinets. They add extra countertop space by using large steel brackets similar to the smaller corbels that are used to support normal countertop bar extensions. The brackets are strong and much larger than traditional supports because they are often used to support