Recycled Paper Countertops Wow with Look and Durability

Eye catching and durable, recycled paper countertops are a great green home material, and they surprise many with warmth like that of stone countertop option. Recycled paper countertops are composed of postconsumer wastepaper, nonpetroleum-based resins and pigments.  This mix is heated and compressed into a dense, monolithic slab with a feel that’s often compared to […]

Mirror, Mirror on the Cornice Board?

Custom upholstered wood frame cornice boards with cornice medallions are a beautiful, inexpensive and easy way to decorate any area of your home.  Our mirrored cornice board medallions are a favorite choice among designers as they bring an edge of elegance to cornice board designs. Most designers already know the power of a cornice; that […]

Just the Right Size! Drapery Medallions Ranging from Extra-Small to Extra-Large!

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 […]

More Green Home Ideas! We Love Reclaimed Wood Countertops!

Recently we’ve been covering a lot of green home ideas and how to create an environmentally friendly room here on our Metropolis Iron blog!  I recently had a friend that remodeled their kitchen and went for an amazing, green countertop option, reclaimed wood.  Though most kitchen counters are made from stone, ceramics or another type […]

Let us Ruffle Your Feathers with Our Ruffled Drapery 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 […]

Floating Countertop Support Brackets are All the Rage

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 […]

Address Plaques are a Great End of School Gift for that Special Teacher!

We’ve reached that time of year, Summer of 2013 is upon us.  School is winding down and teachers and students alike are ready for a fun filled summertime, but parents may find themselves in a different boat this time of year.  All you parents out there know what I am talking about….running around town trying […]

Address Plaque Placement Tips

So you’ve just received your brand new address plaque from Metropolis Iron and you’re ready to show it off to the world.  You excitedly head outside to install it.  It’s only then that you realize—“I have no idea where to hang this address plaque”. Sound familiar?  Not knowing where to hang your address plaque can […]

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 […]

My Battle as a Designer – A Beautiful Home with Dilapidated House Numbers

One of the questions I always get asked by my clients is “What inspires you to create one of a kind address plaques?”  I almost immediately want to pull them into my car and drive them through some of the more “upper class” areas of Fort Myers, Naples, Cape Coral and the surrounding Southwest Florida […]