Founding

Ian Ford, aka the Cheese. Ian has been in this industry for over 35 years and teaches us all every day. Designing, materials, fitting and manufacturing, he has a handle on it all and we are very thankful for having Ian Ford at the helm.

Tom is our director and designer and is one of a kind. His creativity knows no bounds. When talking and walking through spaces, Tom sees what so many don't, creating the most wonderful spaces and homes. Regularly being called by clients for full architectural advice, let alone kitchen design. A lover of architecture and functional design. Our minimalist to the core! We are so proud of what Tom creates within Thomas Ford & Sons. He inspires us every day.

Ryan and Andrew’s shared journey began in their school days, leading them to work together at a local, high-quality cabinet making company. This experience sparked their dream of combining their skills and executing their own design ideas. Ten years later, this goal became a reality when they partnered with Ian Ford. After another ten years, they had achieved their original objective: creating their own product. Ryan is now at the forefront of product design at TF&S, constantly refining and perfecting the furniture fitted in your homes. Known for his calm and collected demeanor, Ryan is the team's steadying influence, ensuring the product is the best it can possibly be.

Andrew, along with his business partner Ryan have been with TF&S from the outset. Starting as our expert fitting team and spending a decade doing so, they meanwhile planned and honed in on the perfect system for a workshop. They created the Thomas Ford & Sons Factory geared towards producing the next phase of TF&S furniture. Known for working meticulously, a self-confessed perfectionist liking things "just so”, he strives for order and a methodical way of working. Andy keeps the workshop in perfect order creating a product that we all love to work with.

The youngest Ford in the team! Charlie, like Tom, is all about the details and taking time over the creation of spaces. Charlie is our creative team leader, working on technical drawings, TF&S photography and website development. Working so closely with many of our projects he also creates a beautiful aesthetic for our business.⁠ A practising visual artist, Charlie brings his passion for the arts into our everyday life here at the showroom and ⁠gets us all thinking creatively in new ways.

Libby works closely between the design and creative team at TF&S, assisting design projects and developing our social outreach and online aesthetic. Bringing her vast knowledge of product and interior design to our TF&S projects, Libby is passionate about establishing client connection and making sure the space is a true reflection of them. She is continually driven by the details and sensitivities that transform our designs into living spaces.

Liam has been a vital part of the Thomas Ford & Sons team for well over a decade, starting as a part-time installation assistant and rising to his current role as a key workshop operator. His decade of experience means he knows our product inside and out. Liam is our most practical-minded team member, often providing unique solutions that others miss. He is the trusted 'eyes and ears' that keeps the workshop functioning smoothly. Liam shares our company-wide commitment to perfection, which constantly drives him to work hard, learn, and craft furniture that we are all proud to put our names to.