Our Story

About Us

Founded in 2024, the name ‘Joseph May’ is inspired by a legacy of family names passed through generations and was born from a desire to truly serve the discerning home owner. Since 2005, our parent company Carnehill Joinery has been crafting beautiful joinery for large scale commercial projects. Joseph May brings that innovation, skill and experience to your private, personal spaces.

Our Philosophy

Joseph May evolved to serve you; to bring your dreams to life, to celebrate your personality and provide spaces that are special and totally unique to you. We bring curiosity and collaboration into every encounter, ensuring we deliver beyond your expectations. Whether that is a small but perfectly formed kitchen or a grand family home is up to you.

Our Process

We believe in curiosity. We believe we are greater than the sum of our parts. Together with you, we bring your dreams to life. We pride ourselves on delivering a complete end-to-end experience, taking ownership of a project in it’s entirety, offering a comprehensive range of solutions that encompass structural, mechanical, electrical and decorative elements. 

1. Design Consultation

Our clients are invited for an initial consultation to our exclusive showroom in Ballycoolin. You will meet with one of our designers for a relaxed chat and a cuppa, to discuss your ideas and explore the Joseph May experience. We offer a range of services from kitchen design & install to complete interior fitouts, so this is our opportunity to discuss the scope of your project. We will look at layout, materials and accessories to begin the creative process of building a unique space that truly serves you.

2. Creative Stage

Once we’ve had the first consultation, our team will build on our initial ideas and create a detailed design. We will book you in for another meeting in our private studio to present the design in full, along with a quotation. We will discuss finishes, fittings, worktops, appliances, flooring and loose furniture. Once you have chosen to work with us and a deposit is paid, we then work with all involved in the project to finalise the design and build your dream space.

Once we have surveyed your site, the design is checked and tweaked if needed. It is then signed off with you and sent to our workshop to be built. Using premium materials and finishes our experienced craftsmen bring your dream to life at our state-of-the-art workshop in Emyvale, Co. Monaghan. Once installed, our service extends beyond completion. Our in-house cook and appliance expert will visit your home to guide you on how to get the most from your new kitchen and answer any questions you may have.

Every project
begins with you.