Our History
It all started back in 2006, when Sam was renovating an old town house in Gloucestershire. He had a simple idea; to start making high quality furniture from ethical materials.
Today, Sustainable Kitchens is a close-knit team of skilled creative professionals operating with the environment at the heart of everything we do.

Sam founded Sustainable Kitchens in 2006 with a toolbox and a small van originally working on bespoke commissions from luxury tree houses to cafes and bars. In late 2008 he took on his first bespoke kitchen and he hasn't looked back since. Sams creativity and passion drives the company and he has built a renowned ethical business, a top quality product and a fantastic professional team.
Sam Shaw
Founder & Creative Director

Derek has extensive commercial and operational experience gained in a wide range of manufacturing industries, from carbon fibre car wheels to architectural building systems. He champions the adoption of lean practices across the business, and is developing systems to ensure continued high quality sustainable products and the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
Derek Lloyd
Operations Director

Phil heads up our team of incredibly talented furniture makers. Phil studied furniture making and restoration and has worked in some of the most prestigious workshops in England, Australia and New Zealand. Phil's eye for detail is second to none so nothing leaves the workshop without his seal approval.
Phil jarratt
Manufacturing & Workshop Manager

With a passion for interiors and a background in marketing, Zoe runs all aspects of our marketing from the initial contact to the final photography shoot. Zoe manages all aspects of our Customer Journey and Initial Designs. Zoe is also our sustainability champion, keeping us ahead of the game as we constantly strive for a greener future.
Zoe Holland
Marketing Manager

Nobody works or smiles as hard as Gianluca. Known for his site singing as much as his fabulous all round joinery and installation skills. His can do attitude is so infectious that you won't want him to leave!
gianluca dessena
Site & Installation Supervisor

Kit heads up our technical CAD team ensuring the beautiful designs are translated in a way our workshop can then craft and build.
Kit Powe
Technical Design Manager

Helps guide you through the Sustainable Kitchens journey from initial enquiries to aftercare. Lindsay is on hand to answer all your questions with a wealth of design and kitchen knowledge.
Lindsay Anderson
Project Manager

With a degree in Product and Furniture Design in London and years of bench experience, Barney is our incredibly talented all-rounder, equally at home in the workshop and in the design studio. He leads one half of the workshop team and is a long standing member of Sustainable Kitchens.
Barney Moore
Furniture Maker & Workshop Supervisor

Charlie studied Industrial Design & Technology then completed an internship in Graphic Design at Loughborough University before starting work as a kitchen designer. Charlie's designs are beautiful, unique and timeless and we are lucky to have her on the team at Sustainable kitchens.
Charlie Draper
Kitchen Designer

A talented maker in his own rights, Charlie joined the Sustainable Kitchens team bringing a wealth of woodworking knowledge.
Charlie Stewart

Seb Scarr

From designing premium bars to bespoke kitchens, Matt’s aim as a designer is to create spaces and designs that are of heirloom quality, designs that will last for years to come, designs you can’t resist cherishing. He has been nominated for KBB's Kitchen Designer of The Year.
Matt higgins
Kitchen Designer

Straight out of New Zealand! Dave joined the team as a workshop maker bringing our kitchens to life.
Dave Lawrence
Furniture Maker

Ruari is our second workshop supervisor, he trains our new starters and is a real dedicated, valued member of our team.
Ruari Floyd
Furniture Maker & Workshop Supervisor

You'll most likely see Myke once your kitchen is installed. Myke hand-paints our kitchens whilst completing all snags, he's our final check on site and a jack of all trades!
Myke Littler
Furniture Maker & Painter

Sean Friery
CAD Technician

BEn Toomer
Furniture Installer

Roger Sheldon
Furniture Maker & Painter

OliVER EMANUEL
Furniture Maker

Lucy Xu
Customer Support

Fin
Furniture Painter