Happy Cyber Monday! Holiday gift buying is in full swing and we are still worn out from Black Friday, but are so excited about all the great gifts that you can find this holiday season at www.metroiron.net for the home décor lover in your life! Our drapery medallions, address plaques and corbels make wonderful […]
One question we get often here is Metropolis Iron is, “How can I produce and hang outdoor draperies that are above and beyond the ‘norm.’” Surprisingly this isn’t a very difficult task. With more and more homes choosing to opt for an outdoor living room or outdoor living area, the options for outdoor drapes 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 […]
Curved walls can pose definite issues when trying to create a window treatment. With companies like Metropolis Iron you can have a drapery rod custom bent to the curvature of the wall. However, there aren’t a lot of companies that specialize in fabricating custom drapery hardware or perhaps the budget doesn’t allow for a piece […]
The old fashioned way to tie curtains with the same color strips of matching fabric is gone and new styles have emerged to keep your window treatments eye appealing and stylish! The latest fashion of curtain tie-backs includes many types and styles which not only allow air flow or light to come in through a […]
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 […]
Outdoor living spaces add an elegant and luxurious area to your home. Patios, lanais, porches and gazebos offer relaxing areas to unwind and entertain. Outdoor curtains displayed with outdoor drapery rods or outdoor drapery medallions will make your lanai or porch more inviting to relax in as they provide added privacy and tranquility. They are […]
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 […]
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