JOURNAL

Welcome to our Journal - a carefully curated selection of stories detailing how we work, our processes, designs, and who we work with.

Isobel Smith-Maryan Isobel Smith-Maryan

Guild Anderson’s interview with Francis Russell

Guild Anderson interview with Francis Russell

We’re all about making things” are the humble words Francis Russell uses to describe his business, but they are about so much more than that.  FRD Designers and Makers are the first choice for anyone looking to commission exceptional decorative or functional pieces from metal.

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Isobel Smith-Maryan Isobel Smith-Maryan

Commissioning Luxury Bespoke Metalwork

Making a bold, lasting impression in design, whether architectural, interior, or artistic, can be challenging, but few elements command attention quite like luxury bespoke metalwork.  From intricately detailed staircases and sculptural gates to hand-forged lighting fixtures and custom handles and hardware, high-end metalwork is where meticulous craftsmanship meets imagination.

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