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21 June 2017

Handmade Curtains and Blinds

Written by Juliet Fishenden
If you are looking for a curtain or blind maker, then you’ve come to the right place. Despite one of our customers saying that it’s “…almost a shame to hang the curtains on them, the rods look so good as they are,” our curtain poles are crafted with curtains in mind. And we are...
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11 July 2016

5 Top Tips for Choosing Curtain and Blind Fabrics

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Natalie Canning is passionate about beautiful materials and we are delighted to share her 5 top tips to help you choose the best curtain and blind fabric for your home. 1.  CONSIDER THE LOCATION If the window is in a sunny location, does your curtain fabric or blind fabric need to be thick enough to reduce some...
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03 February 2016

The Beauty of Silk

Written by Juliet Fishenden
There is something wonderfully decadent about silk. It is so beautiful to touch and always a delight to see framing a window or a cushion. It is a timeless, natural fabric which works well in soft furnishings for both contemporary and country home interiors. Natalie Canning, a curtain and blind expert, generously shares her...
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02 September 2015

Express Poles

Written by Juliet Fishenden
If you are thinking of restyling a room and your window needs a curtain pole we can offer some poles immediately. For that desperate rush when one needs to get a pole fast we can now offer you a variety of express curtain pole kits. You can now order the same handcrafted quality in...
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26 January 2015

Door pole with a Cannon Ball finial

Written by Juliet Fishenden
One of our customers lives in an old cottage and is used to draughts but the one through the front door into the hall was becoming a problem. Richard made her a new curtain pole and Cannon Ball finial to replace the old wooden one which didn’t support a thick curtain very well as...
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30 January 2014

Window Dressing

Written by Gail Peachey
We at Made by the Forge are always keen to pick up any design tips for window dressing. Designers say that if the window in your room is the best feature then hanging patterned curtains will draw attention and highlight the space even more. Take care though to hang the curtains so they can...
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