Duncan McKean Designs

Duncan McKean Designs Whitstable-based lamp repair, lighting restoration & bespoke lighting. TV lighting specialist from BBC One’s Money for Nothing.

Workshops, custom projects & handmade lamps. The art of creative design by recycling and reviving.

Lighting the way forward, it’s all about the team.
30/05/2026

Lighting the way forward, it’s all about the team.

What a great day filming yesterday for BBC One’s Money for Nothing! 🎬✨It was a pleasure working alongside the talented p...
29/05/2026

What a great day filming yesterday for BBC One’s Money for Nothing! 🎬✨

It was a pleasure working alongside the talented presenter Jacqui Joseph on a fantastic lighting feature.

A huge thank you to Richard and Sarah at Cut Light Designs for all their help, expertise, and support throughout the project. Their contribution was invaluable and helped bring the story to life.

Looking forward to seeing the finished piece on screen! 📺💡

05/05/2026

Cutting the bottoms off old green glass bottles today for a BBC One Money for Nothing project 🔧♻️

There’s something seriously satisfying about giving discarded materials a second life. These bottles might have been headed for recycling—but with a bit of precision cutting and creativity, they’re on their way to becoming something completely new.

Sustainability meets craftsmanship. Watch this space to see what they turn into 👀

📍Whitstable, UK

01/05/2026

Cleaning the workshop whilst listening to Pete Tong.

30/04/2026

Open Studio: Lisa & Duncan McKean, Whitstable

This weekend, Lisa and Duncan McKean open their Whitstable workshop as part of the Whitstable Artists & Makers Trail.

Jeweller Lisa creates handcrafted, bespoke pieces, while Duncan—known for BBC One’s Money for Nothing—restores and designs one-of-a-kind lighting.

Step inside, see the makers at work, and discover how each piece is created.

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✨ Step inside our creative world this weekend! ✨We’re opening the doors to our workshop in Whitstable for a special behi...
30/04/2026

✨ Step inside our creative world this weekend! ✨

We’re opening the doors to our workshop in Whitstable for a special behind-the-scenes look at how our pieces are designed, crafted, and brought to life. From jewellery to bespoke lighting, it’s a chance to see the process up close, chat with us, and explore our latest work.

📍 27 1/2 Bennell Avenue, Tankerton, CT5 2HL
🗓️ Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd

Come along, say hello, and discover something unique—we’d love to welcome you!

Your invited
29/04/2026

Your invited

Join us for the WAM Trail on 2nd & 3rd May and step into our Tankerton workshops, where you’ll find Lisa & Duncan hard a...
25/04/2026

Join us for the WAM Trail on 2nd & 3rd May and step into our Tankerton workshops, where you’ll find Lisa & Duncan hard at work doing what we love most.

💍 Discover Lisa’s handcrafted jewellery — delicate, timeless, and beautifully made
💡 Explore Duncan’s bespoke lighting — unique pieces full of character and story

We’ll be there all weekend, so come in, have a look around, ask questions, and see exactly how our work comes to life.

👇 Tell us in the comments — what would you come for… jewellery or lighting?

📍 Tankerton, Kent

From bottle… to memory 💡This one marks the night they first met—now turned into a bespoke lamp to be seen every day.Got ...
21/04/2026

From bottle… to memory 💡

This one marks the night they first met—now turned into a bespoke lamp to be seen every day.

Got something special? Let’s light it up.

📍 Whitstable workshops
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17/04/2026

Back in the workshop — my happy place 🔧✨

There’s something about the smell of metal, the hum of the tools, and a bit of creative chaos that just resets everything. After some time away, it feels so good to be back where ideas turn into reality.

Gearing up for filming and getting everything ready for the WAM Trail on May 2nd & 3rd — plenty to do, but wouldn’t have it any other way.

If you’re coming along, you might just see a few of these pieces in progress 👀

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Address

27 1/2 Bennell Avenue
Whitstable
CT52HL

Opening Hours

Thursday 10am - 5am
Friday 10am - 5am
Saturday 10am - 5am
Sunday 11am - 4am

Telephone

+447805175567

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