Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Shopfitting Solutions
We are M J K Design & Build Shopfitting Design & Build Shopfitting UK Ltd, a family-run business with over three decades of experience in delivering bespoke shopfitting solutions. Our hands-on approach, led by founder Mike Kilbride, combines traditional craftsmanship with modern project management to serve diverse sectors including retail, hospitality, and commercial spaces. With a skilled workforce and in-house joinery workshop, we specialise in creating high-impact environments that enhance client operations while maintaining strict quality control and timely delivery.Our reputation for overcoming challenges and finishing projects on schedule has earned us long-term partnerships and referrals from major brands like Ego Restaurants. Committed to innovation and client collaboration, we provide end-to-end services from concept design to installation, ensuring tailored solutions that align with evolving market demands and industry-specific requirements.
Services
Bespoke joinery
Shopfront systems
Project management
Office furniture
Reception desks
Bars & showcases
Interior decoration
Highlights and features
- Founder Mike Kilbride personally oversees projects with direct client communication
- 30+ years of hands-on experience in complex shopfitting challenges
- In-house joinery workshop ensures quality control and custom designs
- Proven track record of timely delivery across high-profile sectors
- Specialist knowledge in creating sales-boosting retail environments
What people say
Finished on time
Thoroughly excellent outfit
Brilliant job
Value for money
Hands-on approach
Services
Bespoke joinery
We design and manufacture tailor-made wooden elements including reception desks, bars, and shopfronts using traditional craftsmanship combined with modern techniques. Our in-house workshop ensures precise quality control from material selection through to installation. Clients benefit from durable, visually striking solutions that enhance brand identity and operational functionality across retail and hospitality sectors.
Project management
Our comprehensive project management covers every stage from initial concept development to final installation. With proven expertise in handling complex challenges and tight deadlines, we maintain direct client communication while coordinating design, manufacturing, and on-site teams. This approach guarantees seamless execution that meets specific business requirements while maintaining budgetary and timeline constraints.
Shopfront systems
We create impactful shopfront designs that combine aesthetic appeal with functional performance. Utilising high-quality materials and innovative construction methods, our solutions improve customer accessibility while reinforcing brand visibility. Each system integrates seamlessly with interior layouts to create cohesive shopping experiences that drive foot traffic and sales conversion in competitive retail environments.
Interior decoration
Our interior decoration services focus on creating environments that reflect brand identity while optimising customer engagement. We combine colour schemes, lighting design, and material selection with spatial planning expertise to develop atmospheres that enhance product presentation and user comfort. This service particularly benefits retail and hospitality clients seeking to differentiate themselves in crowded markets.
Bars & showcases
Specialist manufacturing and installation of premium bar counters and display cases tailored to specific operational needs. Our solutions incorporate functional storage, lighting integration, and durability considerations while maintaining visual appeal. Designed for hospitality venues and retail stores, these elements create focal points that enhance customer experience and merchandise presentation across diverse commercial settings.
People
Mike Kilbride
Managing Director
Mike founded M J K Design & Build Shopfitting after training as a joiner at age 15. With over 30 years of hands-on experience, he personally oversees projects while maintaining strict quality control. His technical expertise and client-focused approach ensure solutions that balance creative vision with commercial practicality through direct involvement in design, management, and customer care.
Questions
What industries do you specialise in?
We primarily serve retail, hospitality, motor trade, office, and showroom sectors with proven expertise in restaurants, pharmacies, bakeries, and convenience stores.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through direct MD oversight, in-house joinery production, and 30+ years of accumulated expertise maintaining strict quality control from design to final installation.
Can you handle complex challenges?
Yes, our track record includes overcoming obstacles in high-profile developments while maintaining delivery schedules, as demonstrated in projects for Ego Restaurants.
What sets you apart from competitors?
Founder-led approach, 30+ year industry experience, in-house manufacturing capabilities, and proven ability to deliver complex projects on time and to exacting standards.
Do you provide nationwide service?
Yes, we operate throughout the UK having successfully completed projects for major brands across diverse regional locations and market conditions.
How do you manage project timelines?
Through dedicated team leadership, direct client communication, and integrated project management methodology that anticipates and resolves potential delays before they impact schedules.
