{"title":"Paul O'Leary","description":"Paul O'Leary co-founded deVOL in 1989 and began specialising in freestanding kitchen furniture. By the late 90s, Paul became the sole proprietor and continued to focus on producing the highest quality cabinetry which reflected deVOL's affinity with simple Georgian and Victorian furniture. This strong design ethic has attracted clients from around the world to their Cotes Mill, London and New York showrooms and won him numerous kitchen and design awards. Paul has been a regular commentator on kitchen design in magazines and national newspapers, as well as on radio and TV, most recently starring in and helping to create deVOL's Emmy nominated TV series. Paul will forever be a product designer at heart, solving the simplest and most complex of design problems, always considering style, form, function and comfort. His innovative and unique ideas have been key in designing and developing deVOL's furniture ranges and ever-expanding collection of accessories.","products":[{"product_id":"the-devol-kitchen-designing-and-styling-the-most-important-room-in-your-home-hardcover","title":"The Devol Kitchen: Designing and Styling the Most Important Room in Your Home - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA stunningly photographed guide to designing and styling your kitchen, the most used and important room in the home, that showcases the philosophy and fundamentals of deVOL's iconic values \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"When it comes to thoughtful craftsmanship and bespoke kitchen design, deVOL is the benchmark.\" \u003c\/i\u003e- Joanna Gaines \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003edeVOL is much more than a kitchen company. Paul O'Leary, deVOL's founder, began his journey in a small workshop in Leicestershire, England, more than thirty years ago. Since that day, deVOL has grown into something special, inspiring many people with its unique approach to designing and styling the most important room in the home. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWritten by deVOL's directors, Paul O'Leary, Robin McLellan and Helen Parker, \u003ci\u003eThe deVOL Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e is about far more than kitchens. It has stories about their personal journeys, and it is full of passion, determination, and sometimes a little luck. Alongside the inspiring photographs of kitchens they've designed and furnished, \u003ci\u003eThe deVOL Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e reveals childhood memories and fascinating experiences that have undoubtedly shaped their unique approach to designing, making, and running deVOL. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom total rebuilds to a more modest sink and cupboard upgrade, \u003ci\u003eThe deVOL Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire you to design and style the space available to create a unique and stylish kitchen, whatever your budget. It encourages you to throw out the conventional rule book, draw your own plans, and incorporate fitted and existing free-standing furniture and found objects to create a beautiful room that is perfect for your needs. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book's charming photography takes you on a journey, not only of gorgeous kitchens but also into the workshops, studios, and showrooms of deVOL. See craftspeople at work, close-up images of forging metal and throwing clay and how these skills are used to make all of deVOL's accessories, many of which are as desired as their kitchens.","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50115990978783,"sku":"9780593582329","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/8958\/4607\/files\/7162iuO1lY9780593582329.webp?v=1781485020"}],"url":"https:\/\/blackandbarhe.com\/collections\/paul-oleary.oembed","provider":"Black \u0026 Barhe Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}