Behind the Scenes: Crafting a Bespoke Decorative Metal Frame for Double Glass Panels

📸 Pictured above: current progress on a custom steel frame being prepared for glazing.

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A Closer Look at Our Latest Project

At Kensington Services, we specialise in handcrafted architectural metalwork that elevates the spaces our clients live and work in. From ornate gates to bespoke staircases, our work combines functionality with timeless visual appeal.

This week, we’re shining a spotlight on one of our current builds—a decorative metal frame designed to house two glass panels. It’s a great example of the custom fabrication work we’re known for: intricate, precise, and made to last.

The frame features a flowing scroll design with forged floral and vine detailing, all hand-shaped in our London workshop. Once completed, this piece will be powder coated and fitted with glass, becoming a stunning focal point in its new setting—whether that’s a grand entranceway, internal partition, or garden-facing window.

The Process Behind Beautiful Metalwork

Our team brings decades of experience in welding, blacksmithing, and architectural metal fabrication. Here’s how a project like this comes together:

1. Consultation & Design
   We work closely with our clients or their architects to understand their vision—whether it's classical, contemporary, or somewhere in between. Every scroll and flourish in this piece was sketched and sized to fit the final installation perfectly.

2. Hand-Forging & Fabrication
   Unlike mass-produced metalwork, our pieces are crafted by hand. Skilled fabricators bend, twist, and weld each component into place, ensuring strength and symmetry throughout the frame.

3. Finishing Touches
   After fabrication, the frame will be cleaned, primed, and finished with a durable coating (such as black powder coat or specialist finishes for period properties). This ensures long-term protection from weather and wear.

4. Glass Fitting & Installation
   The final stage involves adding the custom-cut glass panels and installing the frame on-site with precision. The result is a seamless fit, beautiful from every angle.

Why Choose Kensington Services for Custom Metalwork in London?

• Bespoke to Your Space: Every item is designed for your exact measurements and aesthetic.

• Full-Service Fabrication: We manage the full process—from design and build to delivery and installation.

• Durability You Can Rely On: We use only high-grade materials, protective finishes, and time-tested methods.

• Versatile Projects: From modern homes to listed buildings, we work across residential, commercial, and heritage sectors.

• Craftsmanship You Can See: Our work isn’t just built—it’s built beautifully.

Examples of What We Create

• Custom Decorative Gates

• Juliet Balconies and Railings

• Internal Staircases and Bannisters

• Entrance Features and Archways

• Window Guards and Grilles

• Structural and Architectural Steelwork

Trusted by Architects, Contractors & Private Clients

With a growing reputation across Greater London and the South East, Kensington Services is the go-to metalwork partner for those who want more than the standard. We pride ourselves on our attention to detail, flexible project support, and dedication to delivering outstanding results—on time and on spec.