Basic Hardware
Exceptional quality is crucial when creating a room scene that stands out. Our basic systems stay behind the scenes and delivers beauty that endures the test of time.
B&B Metal Designs is the leader in custom window treatment hardware in the southeast, serving clients in every southeastern state and throughout the country. Since established in 2002 we have strived to achieve excellence in all that we do, from our day to day customer service to our hand applied finishes. We are proud to offer handcrafted products made locally in Nashville, Tennessee that can be customized to fit any design vision.
Our product line includes custom iron drapery hardware, rods, rings, and finials. Our accessories include tie backs, flat fascias, muffling tape, and wands. We also offer a full line of automated products including industry leading brands Somfy and Kirsch. From our shop and our partnerships we offer drapery tracks, roller shades, roman shades, and several other automation products.
B&B Metal Designs is the leader in custom window treatment hardware in the southeast, serving clients in every southeastern state and throughout the country. Since established in 2002 we have strived to achieve excellence in all that we do, from our day to day customer service to our hand applied finishes. We are proud to offer handcrafted products made locally in Nashville, Tennessee that can be customized to fit any design vision.
Our product line includes custom iron drapery hardware, rods, rings, and finials. Our accessories include tie backs, flat fascias, muffling tape, and wands. We also offer a full line of automated products including industry leading brands Somfy and Kirsch. From our shop and our partnerships we offer drapery tracks, roller shades, roman shades, and several other automation products.
Exceptional quality is crucial when creating a room scene that stands out. Our basic systems stay behind the scenes and delivers beauty that endures the test of time.
Decorative, traversing drapery rod to handle today’s heavier draperies.
Good design demands perfection, and perfection shines through the Kirsch® Designer Metals™ Collection. With an expansive assortment of sophisticated styles and striking finishes, each piece is designed with thoughtful details to compose a dramatic statement for your home. It becomes an impressive visual narrative of pure brilliance, as well as a reflection of exceptional taste displayed in a dazzling manner. Kirsch® Designer Metals™ is the perfect selection for the room that requires finesse with a touch of glamour.
For a more neutral look in your home, our Wood Trends™ Collection allows for the allure of rich wood finishes that complete your elegant décor. Designed and constructed to withstand the test of time, the Wood Trends™ Collection carries beauty and elegance deep within its core. Through its classic simplicity and down to each intricate detail, every style reflects Kirsch’s® proud heritage. Influenced by the richness and allure of real wood, each finish is refined showcasing the depth of artistry found in wood crafted pieces. The Wood Trends™ Collection is influential and will continue to inspire everyday living.
Ideal for both residential and commercial applications, The Kirsch® Estate™ Collection is the perfect solution for those seeking more function from their decorative hardware. A completely customizable collection that offers innovation and beauty in one ingenious system. You’ll love the variety of styles available to The Estate™ Collection, from traditional Wood Trends™ to ultra modern Chroma, there is a solution available to everyone.
Each piece from the Buckingham® Collection is thoughtfully designed and created through a strategic process to ensure a beautiful and distinguished style that celebrates the tradition of fine American hand crafting. Each piece starts out as a hand-cut jewel and is transformed into a master carving. Paying close attention to detail, artists then hand brush, burnish and distress each item to provide a one of a kind finishing touch. These additional layers of paint and lacquers give Buckingham® Collection pieces a subtle nuance of Victorian and Renaissance styles.
The industry standard for commercial-grade drapery track, Architrac® is used in homes, businesses and other commercial establishments where reliable, exceptional performance is demanded. Architrac® offers strong, smooth operation in a small profile package so you can focus on your personal style.
Somfy is a global leader in window covering automation solutions which is why we are proud to offer their entire line of products. We can now offer comprehensive services that are unattainable elsewhere. Please contact us to schedule on-site consultations, expedited quotes, and to answer other questions you have pertaining to our motorization line.
The Track:
The Glydea drapery track is a proven workhorse that delivers on what counts. With a variety of motor options for numerous applications, DCT/RTS/Zigbee/ Z-Wave/Li-Ion just to name a few, we can be confident that there is an option that fits any need. Need a continuous bowed track or a continuous bay window? We can do that too! We offer the Glydea track in 4 finishes, white, bronze, black, and gold.
Shading Systems:
Somfy has been leading the industry for years with a wide range of shading motors. BBMD is happy to provide workrooms with a simplified roman shade solution. We have two standard kits that include all required hardware to mount your shade and a 36” or 72” aluminum tube. Along with roman shade kits we also offer roller shade solutions using Texstyle, Mermet, Sheerweave, & Coulisse fabric options. These shades have many fabric choices as well as cassette and valance options in a number of finishes.
Why Automate?
In today’s world the ease of use, connectability, and function are key to a great experience. Somfy hits all three. Somfy is able to easily integrate into your business or home automation systems though a number of applications. Somfy has several remote systems - the Decoflex wall and table top unit, the Situo handheld, and the Smoove. Pair any of these with the TaHoma and you will also have the ability to operate your products through any device using the TaHoma app.
Overall diameter is 1 3/4”
Available in any of our finishes
Finial of appropriate size can be used
Available to use with Kirsch or Somfy track systems
Width specified in ordering is the face width of the fascia
Requires 1” clearance above the fascia (3” Total deduction for drapery)
Can be continuous up to 240”
Brackets have up to 4” leg for standard projections
Bracket projection is adjustable +/-3/8”
We recommend professional window treatment installation for all of our hardware
Fully enclosed top, face, and returns.
Lightweight aluminum material
Available in any of our finishes
Available in 2” / 3” / 4” / 5” Face Height
Can be used over any track or rod system
Comes with its own mounting hardware
Available in a continuous piece up to 115”
Can be specified at any projection in ½” increments
Can be directly ceiling mounted
Can be installed over existing hardware
Refer to the order guide for an easy ordering process
We recommend professional window treatment installation for all of our hardware
Bow and Bay window applications are a specialty that B&B Metal Designs has been fabricating since we opened in 2002. The bottom right is a basic illustration of our most popular applications. The top is a continuous bay spliced in the center. The middle image is a 3 piece bay application and the bottom is a bowed rod. The first step in creating the perfect bow or bay is having proper measurements. For all bow or continuous bay windows we require an on-site
measuring appointment or a template. For non- continuous bay window applications, wall measurements are typically all that is required. We highly recommend adjustable brackets and swivel connectors be considered for all bow and bay rods. Adjustable brackets Bow & Bay Rods
and swivel connectors can compensate for many flaws in the wall measurements and the inconsistent structure of drywall. As with all of our hardware we strongly recommend using a professional window treatment installer. For our bow and bay rods, it is important that the installer be able to trim steel rods. Because of inconsistencies in measuring it is best that the installer is able to cut mitered angles as well.
For your convenience, we have a bay window order form available on our website under Resources, or you may contact us for a copy of the order form. As always, please reach out to us with any questions regarding custom applications such as bow and bay windows.
All rod measurements should be given from outside to outside tip.
If inside measurements are needed please clearly specify this when ordering.
1/2″ Mitered French Returns require 1″ round rings or greater.
3/4″ Mitered French Returns require 1 1/2″ round rings or greater.
1″ Mitered French Returns require 1 1/2″ round rings or greater.
1 1/4″ Mitered French Returns require 2″ round rings or greater.
1 1/2″ Mitered French Returns require 2 1/2″ round rings or greater.
Mounting Plates are included in the price of French Returns with mounting plates.
French Returns without mounting plates require ordering separate support brackets
1 1/5″-2″-2 1/2″ (fascia option available)
1/2″-3/4″-1″
1/2″-3/4″-1″
1/2″-3/4″-1″
1/2″-3/4″-1″
1/2″-3/4″-1″-1 1/4″-1 1/2″
Standard wall thickness of an iron drapery rod is 16 gauge.
Smooth round rods are best for daily functioning draperies.
Heavier gauge is available in 1″ and 1 1/2″ rods.
Round 3/4″ rods come standard in a heavier gauge.
Draperies that will function regularly should only be installed on smooth round rods.
Flat rods have brackets welded on their back side and come standard with a return to the wall.
All rods are available in a continous piece up to 20ft.
Rods over 144” may be spliced and connector added unless otherwise specified.
Muffling tape is recommended for all traversing applications.
Wands are recommended for all traversing applications.
Bypass C-Ring option is only available in 1″, 1 1/4″, & 1 1/2″ round.
We recommend professional window treatment installation for all of our hardware. Refer to our website for local installers.
Due to fluctuations in the custom manufacturing process, there are minor variations in all of our finials
Some of our finials are attached with a 1/4 × 20 set screw. An appropriate allen head wrench is required for installation.
Please note finial dimensions when determining rod size. Some finials work better with certain rod sizes. If the dimension states “Various”, it means that the finial comes in several sizes. We determine the best size proportional to your rod choice.
5 1/2″ L × 2 1/2″ H
7″L x 5 1/2″H
3″L x 3″H
5″L x 2 1/2″H
Various Sizes
Various Sizes
8″L x 4″W
3/4″L x 1 1/2″H
5″L x 3″H
4″ L × 3 1/2″ H
4″ L × 3 1/2″ H
18″ L × 7 1/2″ H
17 3/4″ L × 4″ H
13 1/8″ L × 6 7/8″ H
22 1/2″ L × 10 5/8″ H
14 1/2″ L × 4 1/4″ H
14 1/2″ L × 5 1/2″ H
All rosettes come standard with a mounting bracket that is adjustable from a 3”- 4” projection.
Any of our rosettes can be added to either of our tie backs. See price guide for pricing.
Any of our rosettes can be added to the front of our brackets to give a decorative element.
Rosettes are often used as a stand alone tieback or fabric tie back holder.
Round
Various
Round & Square
Various
Round & Square
Standard 6″ H
Round & Twisted
Standard 3 1/2″ H
Used on Bay Windows
and Corner Installations
Square Rods
Standard 3 1/2″ H
Round & Square
Standard 6″ H
Round and Square
Standard 3 1/2″ H
Round
Standard 3 1/2″ H
All brackets can be made to any projection. Please see price guide for pricing on brackets.
There may be slight variations in brackets due to the nature of handmade products and metal forming processes.
We recommend a professional window treatment installer for the installation of all of our hardware. Refer to our website for local installers.
For functional applications as well as projections over 5″, we recommend that brackets be fastened to a wood substructure.
7″ Diameter
6″ L x 7″ H
3″ Diameter
5 1/2″ Diameter
2″ Diameter
2 1/2″ Diameter
4″ Diameter
4 1/2″ Diameter
4″ Diameter
All brackets can be made to any projection. Please see price guide for pricing on brackets.
There may be slight variations in brackets due to the nature of handmade products and metal forming processes.
We recommend a professional window treatment installer for the installation of all of our hardware. Refer to our website for local installers.
For functional applications as well as projections over 5″, we recommend that brackets be fastened to a wood substructure.
1/2″, 3/4″, 1″ Rods
5/16″ Round Material
5/16″ Round Material
Tiebacks come in sizes small & large. We also offer Tiebacks in custom sizes.
Small Tiebacks have a 8” back arm & 6” front arm.
Large Tiebacks have a 12” back arm & 10” front arm.
The standard hook depth of a tie back is 4”.
Tiebacks have a 3/4” smooth ball as a finial. You may substitute any of our finials. See price guide for pricing.
Swing arm rods can be ordered in the 1/2”, 3/4”, and 1” round rods. They can also be ordered in 1/2” and 3/4” square rods.
Swing arms can be ordered with the rod fabricated straight on the hinge, or a french return can be added to provide projection from the mounting surface, if needed.
All swing arms have a maximum length of 30”. We recommend that all swing arm systems be fastened into a wood substructure.
Any of our finials can be used with our swing arm rods. See pricing guide for price per finial.
Flat Rods
1 1/2” & 2”
1″, 1 1/4″, 2″ Round
1 1/2″ & 2″
All Rods
3/4″, 1 1/2″, 2″, 2 1/2″
All ring dimensions are for the inside measurement.
Round rings are made out of a 3/16″ round stock material.
2″ Oval rings are made out of a 1/4″ square material.
3″ Oval rings are made out of 3/8″ square material.
Oval rings are not recommended for functional drapery applications.
48″, 60″, 72″ lengths
3/8″ Diameter
Cut up to 96″
5/6″ Diameter
Cut up to 96″
5/6″ Diameter
Cut up to 96″
5/6″ Diameter
Cut up to 96″
5/6″ Diameter
Wands are recommended for all functional drapery applications
There are 3 key elements that make the end result of window treatment products successful - Design, fabrication, & installation.
Here at B&B we have been installing high end residential custom window treatments for over 20 years. We are experienced in installing a wide array of top treatments, drapery panels, hard treatments, bedding and many other applications.
We will install all brands of hardware from any hardware provider. As for commercial applications our team has the capacity to execute all aspects of projects, from measuring and moving to ordering, removing existing products, installation, and clean-up. If you are needing our install team for projects outside of the greater Nashville area please contact us directly. We install frequently in the Florida panhandle, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and of course East and West Tennessee.
Installation is critical, and we want to help you be successful. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us for help with any and all of your installation needs.
B&B Hardware's exquisite range of custom finishes are meticulously crafted to elevate your window treatments to the next level. All of our finishes are powder coated, ensuring the highest level of quality and longevity. Our Tier 1 Finishes, designed for exceptional value, offer a stunning selection of standard finishes that seamlessly blend with any interior design theme. Our Tier 2 Finishes feature hand-applied artistry, providing an unmatched level of detail and refinement. Please note that these premium finishes come with a 15% upcharge, reflecting the time and skill invested in their creation. Below, you’ll find a comprehensive list of our available finishes, designed to inspire and showcase the perfect complement to your home’s décor.
Costal White
Looking Glass
Sterling
Slate
Ash
Champagne
Blush
Carolina Sand
Aspen
Roman Gold
Sierra Ore
Desert Gold
Aged Bronze
Autumn Canyon
Chestnut
Sable
Peppercorn
Graphite
Midnight
Antique Sterling
Antique Slate
Antique Ash
Antique Blush
Antique Carolina Sand
Antique Aspen
Antique Desert Gold
Antique Aged Bronze
All of our finishes are available in Glossy and Matte