About Us

For over 20 years, Nick Collins has been designing and making bespoke cabinetry. Collins Bespoke was borne from Nick’s passion for bespoke interiors, and is where craftsmanship has been nurtured, refined and shared. The Collins Bespoke team is an array of skilled crafts-people, mostly all trained in-house: from designing, planning and templating, to finishing, assembling and installing.

Headed by Nick, Director and Designer, and Gemma, Director, Digital Marketer and Content Creator, supported by some pretty awesome designers, committed project managers and incredibly skilled workshop extraordinaires, the Collins Bespoke team is pretty great - we are proud of them all.

The Team

NICK COLLINS

Nick began working as an apprentice for Kent-based rocking horse makers, Stevenson Brothers, in 1994. In 2001, he took the leap into self-employment, where he started designing and making bespoke cabinetry and joinery from a small garden-based workshop. Demand for his work grew and Nick began working in a partnership and taking on his first apprentice. Gradually, his team flourished and they moved to Old Surrenden Manor.

Nick’s unique ability to visualise and design very beautiful spaces, complemented by thorough and unrivalled practical knowledge have positioned him as a respected and popular designer.

Outside of work, Nick was an elite level cyclist. And, still, when he is not working, Nick runs competitively for Ashford & District Road Running club. He is the current Kent Cross Country Veteran Champion, and will be competing in the Virgin London Marathon Championship in October 2022.

Ask his marathon PB, I dare you! 💨

GEMMA

Gemma graduated in 2001, with a first class BA honours in English and French.  She spent two years working in retail on a respected graduate scheme and then trained to be and worked as an English and Media Teacher for just over 10 years. Gemma joined Collins Bespoke in 2013, prior to the incorporation of the company. Initially, she worked supporting Nick and his team, administratively. However, with a passion for digital and visual media, words and marketing, Gemma established Collins Bespoke’s market presence and her role grew along with the company. Now, she oversees the development of the business, its strategy and its marketing.

She also taught some of the team!

Like Nick, Gemma was also an elite level cyclist and raced cross-country mountain biking nationally and internationally. Although small children prevent her from too many onerous challenges (the children are enough,) she can still be found running and racing for Ashford and District Road Running club, TriSpirit and the GB Age Group team for duathlons and triathlons. When she is not too sleep deprived.

TEAM COLLINS BESPOKE

Watch this space for a little more information about our wonderful team.

CAREERS WITH COLLINS BESPOKE

Although we may not be advertising a particular position, we are always ready to welcome any application to join us - you may find we really need you!

Whether you are an installer or a book-keeper, a kitchen-designer or a project manager, if you would like to work with us, do email info@collinsbespoke.com.