With the economy and the housing market taking a turn for the better I’ve recently had a ton of friends and acquaintances purchasing new homes. Many folks have housewarming parties of which you should take a gift. I always love to give smart, meaningful gifts, particularly ones that won’t be placed on a shelf and […]
Most designers already know the power of a cornice; that it adds architectural interest and makes the ceiling appear higher, but many times, even with colored boards, the cornice need something additional to make them pop! Metropolis Iron’s one of a kind, hand forged line cornice board medallions give boards that extra pop and can […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Our shell drapery medallion is most sought after in a medium size of 3 ¾ x 3 ¼ although many sizes and styles are available. Available in 10 finishes, our shell medallions can be fit into any color scheme. We even make coastal drapery medallions made from REAL sea shells for that authentic beach window […]
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