About Kenton Jones
The Name of Quality
Meticulously handcrafting bespoke kitchens, flooring, and furniture for homes across Mid Wales, Shropshire, and Cheshire since 1977, Kenton Jones are bespoke kitchen makers known for craftsmanship, precision joinery, and timeless design. From our Welshpool workshop, every piece is made to measure – blending traditional woodworking with modern design sensibilities.
WHAT WE DO
Over 45 years of master craftsmanship.
Drawing on skills passed down through two generations, we pride ourselves on handcrafting timeless and sustainable kitchens of outstanding quality. From entrepreneurs to royalty, we work with a diverse range of clientele to turn locally sourced timber into unique spaces designed for living.
Together with our commitment to excellence, every Kenton Jones kitchen is a testament to our quality master craftsmanship.
OUR JOURNEY
How the Kenton Jones story Began.
Early 1960s
Starting at a young age
At the age of six, Kenton was gifted his first set of woodworking tools. As his passion for the subject grew, he always went against the grain in search of new and more refined techniques.
Late 1960s
A growing passion
As a young teenager, he would spend hours in his self-made joinery shop above a cow shed on the family farm and bought his first piece of milling equipment with his brother, Michael.
1973
Studying architecture
Aged 19, Kenton attended Nottingham University to study architecture. This degree later proved useful for removing a piece of non-structural oak from the family home. The building still bears the scars today.
1977
The first step towards kitchens
After returning home, Kenton started a design-build company and his former primary school teacher, knowing his love of timber, asked him to make a kitchen out of reclaimed school desks.
1980
The very first Kenton Jones kitchen
Kenton and Michael acquired their first local Oak tree specifically for producing quarter-sawn boards to make the first Kenton Jones kitchen. The only way to mill such big pieces was with a large chainsaw.
1981
A growing business
Needing his own space, Kenton decided to move his workshop to the old Mill at Leighton farm where he could only afford to rent the fifth floor. He also agreed to treat the building for dry rot as part of the deal.
1983
Kenton Jones kitchens Welshpool showroom
After meeting upholsterer Chris Compton, they opened a showroom together in Welshpool during Easter where Kenton was able to showcase his craftsmanship and start growing the business.
Mid 1980s
The sawmill
Michael went on to set up his own sawmill, purchasing a horizontal bandsaw for processing large locally sourced trees for Kenton.
Late1980s
Transport for the mill
Michael then purchased an ex-army lorry for transporting the large logs to the mill.
1990s
A fast-growing business
As he gained more clients, Kenton was also inspired to start producing solid wood flooring from locally sourced timber. He soon took on all floors of the mill and several other buildings at Leighton farm.
1997
New premises opened by Lembit Opik
Acquiring his own premises on Henfaes Lane in Welshpool, Kenton gathered a team of men dedicated to honing their craft and, drawing on his architectural background, they were committed to realising client visions.
2001
A kitchen fit for royalty
Kenton was honoured with the opportunity to design, build and install a kitchen at Highgrove House for the then Prince of Wales, made from locally sourced Welsh Oak trees.
Today
The next generation
Having grown up surrounded by a passion for design quality, craftsmanship and sustainability, the business continues to uphold these values with the craft being passed on to Kenton’s son.
OUR HISTORY
Passing down the art of handcrafted kitchens.
Honing his craft from a young age, Kenton was born with an innate passion for woodwork. Combined with an architectural background, he has always strived to give every client something truly unique to them.
Kenton has since passed down his skills and knowledge to his son, who is now in turn training the next generation. From Welshpool to Shropshire and beyond, our creations embody the artistry and values that run through our family as we continue to uphold the local legacy of quality craftsmanship that permeates every Kenton Jones kitchen.
WHO WE ARE
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Handcrafted in Welshpool, Mid Wales, with our showroom in Shrewsbury covering Shropshire and Cheshire, our master craftsmen will bring the soul of your home to life with a kitchen that inspires laughter, dancing and celebrations. Book your consultation and start creating a unique space that sits in harmony with your home.
