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BeautifulWorks
ByJoy Bethea
Mississippi Iron Works Showroom
BEFORE
“We usually have two types of door customers,” Cary Crawley, owner of Mississippi
Iron Works, says. “Either they want safety, or they want an attractive door that is easy
to maintain. We have safety doors, but we also have these beautiful custom designed
doors, a perfect fit for people who want the look and feel of wood doors without the
constant upkeep.”
But now there is a category for homeowners who—when considering safety and
beauty—prefer “and” rather than “or.” Customers Dr. Phillip and Linda Allen Ley were
looking for an option that combined safety and beauty. And the staff at Mississippi Iron
Works was more than qualified to help them design a perfect fit for their French style home.
AFTER - INTERIOR
“We had a big, solid wood door,” Linda Allen Ley says,
“but Phillip was concerned about safety.” It wasn’t installed
as securely as they wanted. Furthermore, the solid wood
made it difficult to see who was approaching, and Ley also
wanted to bring more natural light into the dark foyer.
After discussing it for a while, the couple attended
the Home Show at the MS Trade Mart, and while
visiting booths, ended up talking with Crawley. “We had
several friends also in the medical profession who had
recommended Cary,” Ley says. “Of all the vendors who
we ended up getting quotes from, Cary seemed the most
excited and enthusiastic.”
Together, the Leys, Crawley and the staff at Mississippi
Iron Works created a safe door with a simple, yet
classy, design that accentuated the home’s style while
allowing natural light into the foyer. “And they were very
professional,” Ley says.
“Though it is simple, it creates this ‘Wow factor,’” she
says. Their friends often comment on the stunning effect
the door adds to the entrance of the home. “It’s much
more welcoming.”
Crawley and the staff at Mississippi Iron Works are
excited to help the increasing number of customers who
are looking to enhance and upgrade their home with a new
door. “Many people are interested,” Crawley says, “because
they are tired of maintaining wood doors.” It is a flawless
marriage between safety, convenience and attractiveness.
All of the doors are custom-made—designed, measured
and cut—to fit each individual home. They are becoming
increasingly popular, Crawley says.
Just as the team at Mississippi Iron Works special
attention to quality when manufacturing and installing the
doors, they are also committed to creating designs that
enhance the aesthetics of each home.
Though the possibilities are endless, Crawley and his
staff have made the design process simple. Customers can
start by browsing a collection of sample photos of doors
built in the past, both contemporary and traditional. “We
also have a door designer who works to create a perfect,
unique design for every customer’s home,” Crawley said.
To provide even more decorating options, Mississippi
Iron Works’ showroom boasts a remarkable assortment
of additional iron furniture for the home, urns, railings,
mailboxes, tabletop accessories, lighting, fountains,
and ceramic Kamado Joe grills. The showroom, at the
company’s location in South State Street, is open during
normal business hour, weekdays from 8 A.M. to 4:30 P.M..
The Leys were so pleased with their front door
experience that they are already working with Crawley on
further house projects.
“It is safe and secure, but also, it’s beautiful,” she says
about the finished door. “We have a piece of art for our
front door.”
Visit Our Showroom
We offer a unique selection
of furniture, fixtures and
home decor.
Make your outdoor area
beautiful with iron benches,
urns and patio sets
A beautiful decorative
metal mailbox adds to the
curb appeal of your home.
Choose from our many
styles, simple to ornate.
www.MississippiIronWorks.com
Visit our showroom at 980 South State St., Jackson, MS
601-355-0188 | 877-281-8232