Shaker & May
The journal

A closer look.

Materials, making and the details of everyday living. A visual notebook of ideas from our kitchens and cabinetry.

An island worth gathering around.Designed to command attention without ever overpowering the room, a Shaker & May island brings together sculptural proportions, beautiful materials and finely tailored cabinetry.It is where mornings begin, evenings unfold and guests naturally gather. A centrepiece created not only to be used, but to be enjoyed.📸 @pete.helme#ShakerAndMay #BespokeKitchens #LuxuryKitchens #KitchenIsland #InteriorDesign
A gathering place, as much as a working space.
01 / Living

An island worth gathering around.

Where mornings begin, evenings unfold and guests naturally gather. Considered proportions, beautiful materials and tailored cabinetry make an island part of the way a home is lived in—not simply its centrepiece.

Explore our kitchens

From the notebook

Construction · Materials · Finish
An appreciation of the finer details.True luxury lies in the quality of what is made, the integrity of the materials and the precision of the hands that shape them.At Shaker & May, our approach to bespoke cabinetry is rooted in traditional craftsmanship, with every element thoughtfully designed and meticulously handcrafted in our Frome workshop. From the natural grain of solid timber to the intricacy of a dovetail joint, each detail reflects a commitment to creating cabinetry that is as enduring as it is beautiful.These are the details that define a piece beyond its appearance. The quiet expressions of skill, care and considered design that bring depth and character to a kitchen, long after the first impression has been made.Made by hand. Designed to endure.#ShakerAndMay #BespokeKitchens #ExceptionalCraftsmanship #LuxuryInteriors #MadeInBritain
02 / Construction

The care beneath the surface.

Natural timber grain and carefully made dovetail joints. Every piece of cabinetry is handmade in our Frome workshop, with attention to the construction as well as the finish.

Inside the workshop
A quiet statement in craftsmanship.Rich timber interiors, soft painted cabinetry and a beautifully crafted rolling ladder come together to create a space that feels timeless, warm and entirely bespoke.To be seen each day, to be enjoyed for a lifetime.#ShakerAndMay #BespokeInteriors #BespokeJoinery #LuxuryInteriors #BritishCraftsmanship
03 / Materials

Warmth within.

Rich timber interiors meet soft painted cabinetry and a crafted rolling ladder. Contrasting materials give practical storage a character of its own.

When all the details come together 🫶 @zoffanyfw bone black is one of our favourite dark colours to use paired with our smoked oak stain @altfieldlondon leather to add that extra touch of luxury and all finished off with @hendelandhendel Fitzrovia handles in their dark burnished brass 🤩 dark and moody at its most luxurious #shakerandmaykitchens #shakerkitchen #kitchen #kitchensofinsta #kitchendesign #kitchencabinet #interior #dark #luxury #somerset #wiltshire
04 / Finish

A darker palette.

Zoffany Bone Black, smoked oak stain and leather details, brought together with Hendel & Hendel Fitzrovia handles in dark burnished brass.

True craftsmanship doesn’t need to shout. In this kitchen simplicity brings out the detail, allowing the materials to speak, natural textures, soft tones and a space created and made for everyday living 🫶 #shakerandmaykitchens #bespokekitchen #kitchendesign #kitchen #kitchensofinstagram #house #home
05 / Everyday living

Space for simplicity.

Soft tones and natural textures let the details speak. A kitchen created and made for everyday living, with materials that bring their own quiet presence.

Our approach to design
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