We’re delighted to be a part of Spring LineUp 2025, a unique networking event designed to connect interior designers with some of the UK’s most talented boutique homeware, fabric, and wallpaper suppliers. What is Spring LineUp? Spring LineUp is organised by LineUp, a multi-line showroom based on Lots Road in London, founded by...
Ever felt like your household is buzzing with activity? Children playing, people moving about, doors constantly opening and closing: it’s the soundtrack of a busy household. Although this can be a positive sign of a lively home, all these noises can soon become overwhelming, making it hard to unwind or focus, especially for those...
Although Spring feels like something we can only dream of, it’s not far around the corner. The sun setting at 5 pm is less than 20 days away, in some places Snowdrops are already poking their heads out and the official start of Spring is just under 2 months away. With brighter days ahead...
Christmas is a season of joy, togetherness, and cherished traditions, and at the heart of every festive gathering is the dining table. It’s where stories are shared, laughter fills the air, and delicious meals create those special moments. In this blog, we’ll explore Christmas table decoration trends for 2024 along with some of our...
Creating a welcoming and cosy atmosphere in your pub, restaurant, bar, or hotel is essential for attracting and keeping customers. One of the best ways to achieve this is by using natural light. However, it’s important to balance this with the need for privacy and comfort. This is where curtain poles and door poles...
We recently learned that Nigel Tyas Ironwork based in Sheffield has unfortunately closed down. While they were a competitor of ours it’s never nice to see another small business cease trading, especially in the tight-knit community of UK-based blacksmiths. There are lots of pressures facing businesses like Nigel Tyas and ours so we thought...
At Made by the Forge, we have windows well looked after. From our handcrafted finials and poles, right down to the curtain rings, care, expertise and time is taken to get each product exactly right. But there is another element of the window frame that often gets overlooked. Curtain holdbacks are practical, decorative and...
When it comes to summer in the UK our houses tend to warm up quite quickly, owing to the fact that our housing stock is built to keep us warm through the colder winter months. This means that after several days of warm, sunny weather things can start to get uncomfortably hot, especially in...
Choosing the right diameter curtain pole can be tricky when compared with the much simpler task of choosing the right length curtain pole. With lots of factors going into choosing the right diameter, it can be challenging. In this blog, we will guide you through the process of choosing the perfect diameter curtain pole,...
People often wonder whether it’s a smart idea to have iron products in the bathroom. After all, we all know that iron rusts when exposed to wet and damp environments. Here at Made By the Forge, we stock a range of products for your bathroom including towel rails, toilet roll butlers and a range...