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Modern Metal is on an upward trajectory, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! My aim is to give you an inside look at our process for crafting custom decorative panels, decorative room dividers, covers for wall vents, and decorative screen panels. We’ll break down everything from initial inquiry to the final product delivery, typically completed […]
Modern Metal Designs has always stood out as a confluence of innovation, design excellence, and entrepreneurial flair. It’s a brand where metal meets artistry, where precision meets imagination. Today, we are celebrating a significant milestone for our company: Modern Metal Designs has received the prestigious SBA Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. This accolade adds a […]
Discovering and working with local artisans is a highlight for me. This week I had the privilege of meeting Dan Romo from Studio Romo at his studio in West Oakland. I brought along my 18 year old son because I thought he’d learn something, and I’m so glad I did. My son has a scientific […]
Seriously, so hot! I feel I need to write about brass this week because we are quoting (and selling) so much brass this summer. I’m not sure what’s going on, but brass is beautifying homes, cabinetry and vent ducts via Modern Metal at a steady pace. It’s thrilling for us because it’s such an incredible […]
We channeled a bit of Marge Gunderson this week at Modern Metal. We were VERY close to getting scammed, but Nichole our Operations Manager thankfully stopped it before it got too far. Here’s what happened, which I’m sharing in the hope that it will increase awareness and prevent any of you from falling down this […]
One thing I look back on as one of the most valuable skills I learned in my first jobs was the importance of listening to the customer. I came from RISD’s Textile Design program which intentionally shielded us from the industry so that we could find our own way, without being influenced by others. Best […]
As our business gets busier and grows I’m realizing how much I value personal connection, and this post is to acknowledge that I want to continue to embrace this important value as Modern Metal grows. RIOS – A design collective imagining future places Just yesterday we zoomed for the first time with a RIOS, […]
We recently completed a spectacular residential project with brass floor grilles throughout the home (those pics will be in a post of their own), and this week, I want to share a bit of what went on behind the scenes. The photo above is the cherry on the sundae! I am very careful about who […]
What a treat it was for me to visit the Pasadena Showcase House of Design 2023! This was my first time attending, and I was honored to have Modern Metal be participating as a vendor. The entire experience feels serendipitous because I have emerged with new colleagues, friends, and more love for the interior design […]
For me, Pointcarre software is far more than just a CAD program. During my years working as a Textile Designer at Maharam, I was trained in Pointcarre. At the time, I believe we went to the offices in NYC to get our training. There, I used it to create patterns for jacquard wovens, and my […]
Whenever I present our custom design capabilities to new firms and clients, the first thing I always say is that it’s truly creative collaborative process, and it’s fun. The end result is always unique and distinctively designed to make a space that much more meaningful for the end user. I’m working on a job right now […]
Ever since I started Modern Metal, customers have asked for blackened steel. Everyone seems to have a different and very specific visual in their mind when they say blackened steel. I have always considered it to be sort of an industrial look almost like raw metal with some darkness and irregularity to it. I’ve asked […]
