After more than two decades in technology and management consulting in the UK, RJ McLean moved to Barbados with a deep desire to build a life that did not revolve around corporate routine. What began as a search for a new way of life became a calling when she recognized a gap in the Barbados market for bespoke real wood furniture. RJ enrolled in a woodworking course and embarked on a journey to address this gap.

Captivated by the possibility held in each piece of lumber, RJ fully immersed herself in the discipline. She studied technique, mastered tools and spent countless hours in the workshop honing the craft, eventually developing a design language rooted in sculptural form, natural materials and quiet confidence. 

Today, HOUSE OF RJMCLEAN creates statement furniture and functional art for homes, villas, hotels, and interiors that deserve pieces with presence, individuality, and lasting impact.