About Us
To us, it’s personal
EMPATHY | SERVICE | PROFESSIONALISM
Our mission is to design bespoke kitchens which look as if they were always meant to be there. We then make them in our Wiltshire workshops to last lifetimes. Since our foundation in 2003, we have based the delivery of our work around three factors; personal service, professionalism and empathy.
Some might consider these sentiments rather quaint and old fashioned.
But we like them.
They are easy to understand and they reflect us.
Empathy Empathy is the cornerstone of good design. Viewing your project from your personal perspective helps us improve the sensitivity of our communication and the relevance of your design. For many clients this will be the investment of their lives. We want you to enjoy the collaborative design journey we’ll take together.
Service We could write all day about how great our service is. But they would just be words. The proof is in the number of clients who find us by personal recommendation. Over 80%.
Professionalism Taking pride in what we do, in how we do it and for whom we do it, naturally forms a certain set of professional behaviours. We care about your project. We are careful with your budget.
Nick Anderson
Owner & Designer
BEng(Hons) Ship Science
Nick came to designing and making furniture after studying Naval Architecture followed by seven years in the IT industry. Knowing his heart really lay in setting up his own business and returning to his creative design roots, Nick convinced his wife, Hannah, to swap work for adventure, spending a year cycling through New Zealand and south-east Asia, gave the Andersons time to reflect on what they wanted to do with the rest of their lives. After much thought and turning of pedals, the idea of Nick making his own furniture became a reality on their return when a chance meeting with Mark Wilkinson led to a position in his workshop to learn the trade. His fascination and enthusiasm for furniture design remains undiminished. It is the challenge of taking a client’s dreams and turning them into a beautifully functioning reality that continues to inspire Nick in every project.
Phil Edge
Non-Executive Director
Qualified ACMA
Phil is an experienced director within many functions of substantial UK and US companies. He also has experience in building his own small companies, selling on the web and building property in France. Without Phil Guild Anderson wouldn't be where it is today.
Kate Lawrence-Parr
Senior furniture designer
Kate studied interior design at school, she loves problem solving and spatial planning as well as the creative side of the job. She relishes that every client is different and the personal process that goes into every project.
Andrew Petherick
Business Development Director
Andrew trained as a cabinet maker before spending fifteen years as a director of Artichoke, where he delivered high end kitchen projects into some of England's finest country houses. Joining Guild Anderson in 2022, he brings a huge wealth of experience to the team. He is responsible for managing our growth in several areas. Andrew grew up in Salisbury and now lives in south Somerset with his family.
Peter Shelton
Technical Supervisor
BA (Hons) Furniture Design
A fantastic cabinet maker and now a Technical Supervisor, who has been with us for 18 years, which counts for a lot of GA knowledge. Pete can turn his hand to anything and says 'he particularly enjoys the technical side and challenges of cabinet making, which means that no two projects are ever the same.'
Gerry Brame
Operations Manager
MSc in Lean Enterprise
Gerry has been managing production environments since he was 17, He has huge experience in managing the production operations in a wide variety of manufacturing sectors, from pharmaceuticals production to metal fabrication. He has an MSc in Lean Manufacturing, a production methodology which focuses on minimising waste across all areas of the manufacturing process. This forms a crucial element of the value we offer and enables us to deliver bespoke kitchen designs at great quality in the most efficient way possible for our clients.
Hannah Anderson
Marketing
HND and PQE Photography
Hannah says the best part of her job is photographing the completed kitchens: "It’s a wonderful thing meeting a happy client after a project is finished and seeing them in their beautiful new home." "There is so much to be proud of, the fantastic team that are Guild Anderson and the hard work and experience that goes into every project we make."
Laura Thomas
Kitchen Designer
Laura joined the team in 2023 and immediately took on responsibiity of designing several rooms for a newbuild house on the banks of the Beaulieu River. She has a keen eye for detail, having spent much of her career designing complex bathroom spaces. Her creativity extends beyond back of house spaces to architecture and landscaping. She is also a keen portrait artist.
Stephen Joyce
Workshop Foreman
NVQ 3 Furniture Making
Steve has become a fully qualified furniture maker during his time at Guild Anderson, passing his NVQ3 and has recently been promoted to workshop manager. Steve makes sure that things run smoothly in the workshop and that production is on schedule.
Lauren Taylor
DESIGN MANAGER
Lauren joined the design team in 2018, working her way up to Senior Designer. Her new role as Design Manager ensures each project meets the level of excellence we expect. “I love the approach Guild Anderson have and how they will go the extra mile to create something truly unique for each client.”
Sam Willis
Project Manager
Sam's role as client Project Manager is truly essential, not always a fun gig but one that Sam has taken on with aplomb. He has great attention to detail and 360 degree ability; allowing for even better communication between Guild Anderson’s design team and builders or architects on site.
Lewis Kemp
Furniture Designer
BA (Hons) Industrial Design
Lewis joined our team as Junior Furniture Designer. Having studied Industrial Design at University, his previous work experience is in both commercial and residential design, and is a highly skilled draftsman. He is an integral member of the design team and essentially works on design renders and quoting projects.
Ryan Galpin
CAD Design Engineer
BA (Hons) Product Design
Ryan joined Guild Anderson in 2023 after graduating from Bournemouth University with a BA (Hons) in Industrial and Product Design. Ryan's role as Design Engineer is a crucial one, involving translating the creative team's bespoke deisgn detail into drawings for the workshop to make from.
Ian Marmont
Systems Manager
BA (Hons) Furniture Design and Craftmanship
Ian started as Guild Anderson's first apprentice, in 2004. He went on to study furniture making at High Wycombe, rejoining the team after further training with another workshop. He says of Guild Anderson 'I am so impressed with the way the company has grown over the last 20 years, I feel very proud of what we do here.'
Ed Hawkins
Furniture Maker
Ed studied furniture making NVQ level 2 at college. He joined Guid Anderson in 2023 and has become a valued member of the workshop team. Ed is a keen bike rider and spends much of his free time travelling around the country riding his mountain bike.
Duncan Guy
CAD Design Engineer
BA (Hons) Design Craftmanship
Duncan is a valued member of the GA workshop team. He very recently married after a long courtship to the lovely Theresa and feels life is complete now. He enjoys the mix of technical and traditional work, which comes with CNC and assembly.
Joe Collins
Apprentice furniture maker
Product Design A-Level
Joe has always enjoyed a workshop environment and having studied Product Design at A-Level he welcomed the opportunity to learn as an apprentice at Guild Anderson. This brings with it the next level of learning, helped by the more experienced members of the team and the amazing workshop.
Barrie Setchfield
Workshop helper
Barrie actually grew up just down the road in Hindon, after leaving school he joined the army and then moved to Brixham where he was a skipper on pleasure boats. Now back in Wiltshire he's taken up darts but still loves his fishing.
Ellis Feltham
Furniture Maker
When Ellis joined our workshop team he came with twenty years of cabinet making experience. He loves the variety of projects that he's worked on so far and is excited to expand his skills in the workshop. Out of work Ellis is a keen cyclist and uses it as a way to get out and explore the countryside.
Nicola Dunn
Office Coordinator
Nic has been with GA for many years now and is a hugely essential member of the team, a lady who can put her hand to anything and is talented at everything from cake bakes to garden design. Needless to say we think she's amazing!
Reece Emm
Workshop Foreman
'I have been making bespoke items of furniture for many years which has given me an eye for detail. I enjoy the challenge of producing something that is funtional yet stylish and I look forward to expanding my skills and knowledge further.'
James Singleton
Furniture Maker
James come to us fresh out of Gillingham school in 2021, he had studied A-Level in product design and maths and BTEC in applied science. He is now truly embedded in the GA team and has recently passed his level 2 apprenticeship which he should be very proud of.
Marc Williamson
Furniture Maker
Marc has recently rejoined the workshop team, which is great news as he knows Guild Anderson well having worked previously with us as a cabinet maker. We just hope he's not drawn back to his former career in gardening as the weather gets warmer
Gordon Gillett
Furniture Maker
Knowledge and skill is everything in a business such as this and Gordon has it in spades, although he comes from a farming background and still keeps cattle at home. Gordon has 45 years of experience and is a highly valued member of the workshop team.
Josh Telford
Furniture Maker
NVQ 2 Furniture Making
Josh has been with us since 2017 ...which has passed in a blink of an eye. He started as an apprentice straight from school, and immediately took a great interest in CNC machining. After passing his Furniture Making NVQ2 he is now our primary CNC operator.
Catherine Mulholland
Office Coordinator
BA (Hons) Business Studies
When Catherine decided to retire a few years ago she moved to the beautiful lake district, where she now continues her passion for dinghy sailing. We are lucky that she couldn't cut ties with us completely and she now manages our PAYE from her cooler climes!
David Portingale
Furniture Maker
Hard to believe that Dave has been with us since 2016 and previous to that has 25 years of experience in furniture production. Making him a highly skilled member of the workshop team.
