Oast houses are buildings which were designed for drying hops out as part of the brewing process when crafting beer. Historically these Oast houses were found in Kent and Sussex where the hops were predominantly grown. The making of beer has since evolved so you don’t need a hop kiln anymore so many of...
There is something so very special about seeing the interior of a French home. These spaces are casually elegant while embracing any natural or period features. The look is incredibly sophisticated while appearing effortless at the same time. It is beautiful and practical. On first impressions, it may seem an impossible task to recreate...
At Made by the Forge we believe in putting back what we take out. The art of crafting iron means working with the elements of fire, air and water and we feel truly at one with nature and have a huge respect for it. Our love of the environment has led us to pledge...
We are soon to be putting up our stand again for the one and only October Interiors Show on Monday 14th October 2019. We hope to see lots of our current trade customers and hopefully meet lots of new faces. We will be launching a brand new selection of 16mm poles and finials on...
The great and revered Henry Ford of the early US motor car industry famously said “Any customer can have a car painted in any colour he wants, as long as it’s black.” When it comes to curtain poles, you can’t go wrong with a natural beeswax or matt black finish (you can find the...
The French have always had the reputation for style and knowing it when they see it. The well known French Rod or French Pole is a design classic, one that we respect but also make in our own distinctive and unique fashion. Interior designers, discerning individuals and first-rate curtain makers, like Magenta Interiors, all...
Cannonball in beeswax finish – above It is famously reported in a meeting held in 1909 that the great American entrepreneur Henry Ford once said of his new fangled automobile that the customer could buy a car painted in any colour they wanted… “as long as it was black.” He was on pretty solid...
As you probably know, Made by the Forge pledges to plant a tree for every order received. We take this pledge very seriously. In February this year, hundreds of trees were planted thanks to all you wonderful people who ordered ironwork from us last year. The funds to do so were recently donated to...
Our curtain poles are not exclusive to windows. The Portière rod is designed to feature curtains for doors and entrances as elegant decoration or practical insulation from draughts. The rod is attached above the door on a wall plate allowing the curtain to be drawn once the door is closed. Door curtains come in...
In creating a new product, like Made by the Forge’s fire pits, you often have to build it, live with it and put it through its paces to see how it can be improved. We had a lot of fun road testing both the huge Entertainer and the more portable Glamper fire pits. I...