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02 July 2020

Creating a Chic Cottage Kitchen

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Over the past few months, many of us have enjoyed taking the time to browse online or flick through magazines for interiors inspiration. Whether you scroll on platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest or pick up the latest issue of the major home décor magazines, the elegant cottage kitchen is everywhere. It’s no surprise...
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15 January 2020

Making The Most Of Your Kitchen Counters

Written by Juliet Fishenden
No matter the size of your kitchen, more and more people are looking for more working space on their kitchen countertops. However, it can be difficult to boost space without having to sacrifice some of your favourite items, and spaces can often end up looking too clean and unlived-in. Here are a few tips...
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08 May 2018

Stylish and Strong Shelf Brackets

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Handcrafted, stylish and strong are some of the words describing the fabulous shelf brackets we are making here at Made by the Forge. Recently we received an email, from a high-end interior designer, with the opening line; “I need to order some more of these wonderful brackets!” Praise indeed and we’ve had countless interior...
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24 January 2018

Bespoke Ironwork for CLAW’s recently opened Carnaby Restaurant

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Bespoke ironwork can complement an interior like very few other designed pieces. It has the added benefit of being both reassuringly traditional and at the cutting edge. Context is all. Richard and the team at Made by the Forge were commissioned to work with Senior interior Designer, Annie Harrison at the superbly named design...
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14 December 2017

Made by the Forge media coverage on BQ Live

Written by Juliet Fishenden
In the words of the BQ website (www.bqlive.co.uk), “We celebrate and inspire entrepreneurship to help businesses succeed and grow…” There’s a really nice article on BQ written by Chris Middleton on Made by the Forge and our relationship with the Manufacturing Growth Programme. The programme is a government initiative that supports manufacturing businesses and...
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05 November 2017

Ugly House to Lovely House with George Clarke featured Made by the Forge’s Farrier’s Cage 5 Bar Long

Written by Juliet Fishenden
It’s always a great validation of our work at Made by the Forge (and to be honest, a great thrill) when one of our pieces gets media coverage. We’ve had our share of magazine exposure, and we’re very grateful for that publicity. But a few Wednesdays ago on Channel 4, we were lucky enough...
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03 October 2017

Trending Ironwork

Written by Juliet Fishenden
In this modern, interconnected world of ‘Now!’ or even sooner, it pays to keep an eye on what the current groundswell of opinion is, what people are thinking and what’s trending. To us, a trend is an ephemeral thing, born fast and soon passed. But it pays to know what is currently of particular...
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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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13 June 2017

Pan Rail for a Kitchen by Martin Moore

Written by Juliet Fishenden
Kitchen specialists and furniture designers par excellence, Martin Moore, share our philosophy and love of traditional, British-made handcrafted products. Yorkshire based for 42 years, their superbly made and beautifully finished work speaks for itself. In the Supplement to this month’s House and Garden magazine, one of their bespoke kitchens is featured and it’s a real beauty. Set...
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10 February 2017

The Forge Shelf Brackets

Written by Juliet Fishenden
New Product Launch – The Forge Shelf Brackets There is something extremely satisfying about robust, reliable shelving and a shelf’s best friend is what it’s supported by. Made by the Forge’s Forge Shelf Bracket is a product that conveys simplicity first and foremost. There is no tin it comes in but if it did, it...
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