DeVol
Designers and makers of bespoke handmade kitchens, furniture, and interiors, blending traditional craftsmanship with timeless British style.
deVOL creates beautiful, handcrafted kitchens and interiors—combining classic design, sustainable materials, and exceptional attention to detail for homes worldwide.
deVOL Kitchens: Handmade British Kitchens, Timeless Design, and Craftsmanship
Founded in 1989 by Paul O’Leary and Philip deVries, deVOL Kitchens is a world-renowned British kitchen and furniture company celebrated for its timeless designs and exceptional craftsmanship. Each deVOL kitchen is handmade in Leicestershire, blending traditional techniques with modern innovation. The company’s signature ranges—Classic English, Real Shaker, Sebastian Cox, and Haberdasher’s—are complemented by bespoke furniture, hand-thrown ceramics, lighting, and hardware. deVOL’s award-winning projects span the UK, US, Europe, and Asia, with showrooms in London, New York, and Tokyo. The brand’s commitment to quality, sustainability, and design excellence has earned accolades including the Design Guild Mark and Homes & Gardens ‘Kitchen Design of the Year’.
Handcrafted British Kitchens: Timeless, Sustainable, and Beautifully Made
deVOL stands apart for its dedication to handmade craftsmanship, sustainable materials, and classic British design. Every kitchen and piece of furniture is designed and built in-house by skilled artisans, ensuring quality and authenticity in every detail. The company’s unique approach combines historic influences with a modern sensibility, offering clients a truly bespoke experience from concept to installation. deVOL’s collaborations with leading designers, use of British timbers, and in-house ceramics studio further set them apart. Their showrooms are immersive destinations, inspiring clients with curated displays and thoughtful design. deVOL is the choice for those seeking kitchens and interiors that are built to last a lifetime.
The Sebastian Cox Kitchen
Award-winning urban rustic kitchen, made from sustainable British timbers, blending traditional joinery with contemporary style. Winner of the Design Guild Mark and Homes & Gardens ‘Kitchen Design of the Year’.
The Clerkenwell Apartment
Installed in a bright, airy Clerkenwell loft, this Sebastian Cox Kitchen blends rustic woodland textures with urban style. Featuring woven beech panels, heritage glass, and a simple layout, it complements the industrial space’s high ceilings and large windows, creating a warm, elegant kitchen that feels effortlessly timeless.
The Ellei Home Kitchen
The Ellei Home Kitchen by Sebastian Cox for deVOL features a soft, natural palette and contemporary style within a period home. Designed as a calm, elegant space, it perfectly showcases Ellei Home’s curated natural products, highlighted by the iconic deVOL crackled pendant light.
Meet Our Designers & Makers
deVOL’s team of designers, artisans, and makers blend creativity, craftsmanship, and passion to create kitchens and interiors of lasting beauty.
Paul O'Leary
Paul O'Leary
Co-founder and design lead, graduated from Loughborough University, key in developing deVOL’s signature kitchen designs and product innovation.
Robin McLellan
Robin McLellan
Joined as a placement student, appointed MD in 2011, oversees company operations and growth.
Helen Parker
Helen Parker
Helen Parker, Creative Director at deVOL since 2011, leads design direction, showroom styling, and designer training. Known for her innate style, trend forecasting, and creating deVOL’s signature understated, timeless kitchens.
Paul Endacott
Paul Endacott
Oversees sales operations in the US market, expanding deVOL’s presence internationally.
Francesca Froggatt
Francesca Froggatt
Leads the design team, responsible for creative direction and product design innovation.
Matteo Allodi
Matteo Allodi
Matteo Allodi, a Fine Art graduate from Loughborough University, joined deVOL in 2017. Based in London, he combines his artistic background with kitchen design, managing the showroom and crafting bespoke kitchens.
Contact DeVol
deVOL KitchensCotes Mill, Nottingham RoadLoughborough, LeicestershireLE12 5TLUnited Kingdom