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 […]
Many design ideas ranging from the kitchen to the living room now involve granite countertops and other heavy surfaces with a substantial overhang including bars, shelving, mantels, kitchen islands and breakfast bars. These types of design plans need extra support from a decorative corbel or countertop support bracket. Generally any overhang of more than 6” […]
I recently moved to a new home and had a plan of designing a bedroom that fit both my husband and my personalities, was cozy, and would be a place where we would both be happy to retreat to every evening after a hard day’s work. After a couple weeks of planning, a week of […]
Everyone knows of that one house in a neighborhood that’s curb appeal just isn’t up to par with the rest of neighboring homes. Yes, “that” house. You know the one I mean! Grass a little too high, hedges a little untrimmed, house numbers peeling. While all these play a part, the condition of your address […]
In the world of drapery hardware the most commonly requested size of drapery medallions is by far medium sized medallions. While medium medallions can be used for a variety of window treatment designs, in some design scenarios, a medium drapery medallion will be too large and overwhelm the design concept. This is when using a […]
Whether you’re searching for an address plaque for your own home or as a thoughtful gift for friends or family, take a few moments to consider the placement of the address plaque in relation to the home. There are various places that an address plaque should be displayed including; near your front door, on an […]
Using iron corbels for your kitchen counter helps provide the necessary support that keeps your counter strong and sturdy. Generally, any counter top that has a hangover of more than eight inches should be supported with some sort of counter top support brackets. And if your countertop is of a heavy material like granite or […]
Address plaques can add elegance, style, and curb appeal to any home if done correctly. If your house numbers are too small, faded, or too fancy, they aren’t useful. While address plaques serve many purposes, their main one is to provide identification of your house number to emergency response units, delivery drivers, and visitors. […]
Corbels and brackets are mostly used in design plans as countertop support brackets, but can also be used in a variety of other places in your home and yard. Corner Brackets: Corner brackets are great for a variety of design uses. One fantastic design idea is to use a set of ornate corner brackets to […]
Our “Scrolls for Sonia” address plaque design came about as Metropolis Iron owner, Misti St. Pierre struggled to find the perfect end of year gift for her daughter’s kindergarten teacher, Sonia. Sonia held both a special place in Misti and her daughter’s heart as she helped nurture and guide both through the trying first year […]
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