How Much should you spend on a kitchen, well the experts will tell you to use the 5-15% rule. The entire remodel  should cost no less than 5% of the current value of your home - and no more than 15%, but be prepared for the unexpected 20%. We think that is absurd, and that does not include installation costs which can typically reach 50% of the purchased kitchen price.

 

Then you have RTA (Ready To Assemble) for the DIYer, where you (perceive to) pay less for a bigger headache, not just in the quality of materials, but in parts availability, delivery, and assembly (assembly is not installation), and just shear frustration. We know, we've done it. RTA suppliers tout costs about half the price of competitors but that comes at a price because the quality is in due proportion to the dollar amount you paid for it. Longevity of the product is not a common attribute as affordability and quality do not go hand in hand. RTA suppliers compete with price, volume, and cost cutting, not quality.

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When you have to assemble it or pay to have it assembled, THEN THERE IS A PROBLEM.

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In todays day and age with supply chain problems, increasing delivery and manufacturing costs due to inflation. We know we can't be beat. 

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QUALITY COMES STANDARD...

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CABINET  CONSTRUCTION

 

To achieve our uncompromising quality and modern styling we start with pre-finished cabinet grade plywood for our Foundation. Just like your home, the foundation needs to be high quality construction and built to last

• Our Carcass (Box) is the meat or structure and should never be compromised with inferior products such as  particle board or MDF,  all of our plywood  panels , top, bottom and sides are 3/4" (18mm) come as a standard offering.  (most manufactures either don't offer it or it is available as an upgrade, that in itself should tell you something). 

• Full-access, frameless construction for a modern functional European style look and feel that will not break the bank.

• Mortise and Tenon joinery  and cabinet wood screws ensure our construction is always true.

• European soft-close drawer glides and soft-close hinges come standard. The optons and configurations are endless.

• All our cabinets are balanced and based on the international 32mm cabinetmaking system of furniture construction standards allowing for,  reconfigurable shelf placement and spacing, hinge balancing on all doors and drawer systems that are  optimized to your wishes.​

• Sturdy adjustable legs

• By default our cabinetry comes fully assembled and finished, no assembly required, this provides a better value and longevity for your investment.

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DOOR AND DRAWER STYLES

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SLAB OR SHAKER YOIR CHOICE, YOU DETERMINE YOUR FINISHES

• SHAKER (TRADITIONAL CLASSIC LOOK)- You choose your Rail and Stile dimensions, we wont limit you.

• SLAB (MODERN LOOK)-  flat panel European/Scandinavian look with clean lines and a subtle design. 

• SOFT CLOSE is the  standard offering

• FINISHES are endless

• We prioritize using water-based finishing products whenever possible.

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OPTIONS, OPTIONS, OPTIONS...

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We will go out of our way to accommodate unusual spaces with uniquely sized cabinets and fit a space with less redundancy.

• We don't limit our sizes to 3 inch increments like most retailers, big box stores and RTA suppliers.

• Custom Colours - You choose any colour you desire.

• Eurostyle Cabinet Legs/Plinths (cabinet levelling supports) or  Permanent Levellers/Toekick if we install

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If you are looking for one offs, we can accommodate you in any manner suitable.

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• Assembled unfinished cabinets, we have them in any size you prefer - ideal for cottages, or those just starting out

• Unassembled (Flatpacked), Finished or Unfinished ready for you to assemble

• Just want doors, we can accommodate you

• Basically anything you want, we will work with you.

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7 Steps to Create a Functional Kitchen...

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A kitchen without compromising on design, thought through down to the last detail and with complete functionality in mind. Who wouldn't want that? These kitchen planning tips will help you achieve this dream.

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Anyone who buys a kitchen isn't just making a big investment, but also a commitment for decades to come, which is why every detail has to be perfect. We put together 10 Steps for you to ensure that you go into your meeting with your cabinetmaker or kitchen designer as well prepared as possible. Here are ten things you should consider when planning your kitchen for life – from functionality to comfort.

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1. Know your needs

Your kitchen has to suit you. Your habits are important

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Keep tabs on how you use the kitchen across several days and ask yourself:

• Where do you work most often?

• How much worktop space do you need?

• Do you normally cook by yourself or with others?

• Do you often have guests around?

• What utensils can't you do without?

• Is the person who does most of the cooking left or right-handed?

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2. Analyze your shopping behavior

You should plan enough storage space to accommodate the amount of goods you typically keep on hand. Many people like to ensure they are well stocked at all times while others prefer to pop to the store if there is something they need. Consider the following when planning:

• How big is your household?

• Do you grocery shop every day and therefore need less space for storage goods? Or do you need more storage space for the weekly haul?

• Do you keep pantry staples such as rice, pasta and canned goods stocked up in your home?

• Do you often keep leftovers in containers or fresh storage boxes?

Specify which provisions you want to store in the kitchen so you can plan the right amount of storage space.

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3. Maximize the available storage space

You probably can't change the footprint of your kitchen, but you can use the available storage space more efficiently – even the smallest space can be used for storage

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4. Opt for functional cabinets

Pay special attention to the functionality of kitchen cabinets so you get maximum use out of your storage space.

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• Pantry units and base cabinets should have drawers instead of shelves, ensuring that you always have an overview of their contents. Even the farthest corner of the space can be used since items stored at the back come out of the cabinet towards you, eliminating the need to bend down and rummage through the cabinet. Plates, bowls, pots and pans are significantly easier to remove from a drawer than from a back corner of a shelf.

• As far as wall cabinets are concerned, use fronts with lift systems instead of doors. Fronts lift up instead of protruding into the room, giving you maximum freedom of movement in the kitchen without worrying about bumping your head on an open door.

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5. Shorten your routes

Why waste time walking from the stove to the other end of the kitchen just to fetch a wooden spoon? In an ergonomically designed kitchen, you can save time with optimal workflows.

Professionals divide their kitchens into clearly defined zones and set these zones up to achieve maximum efficiency. These five zones prove to be effective in most homes:

• "Consumables" zone:

  A pantry unit is an important part of this zone, but also think about including a surface to place shopping bags while you unload and sort groceries.

 

• "Non-consumables" zone:

  A cabinet for plates and glasses should be near the dishwasher or sink for faster unloading and kitchen clean-up.

 

• "Cleaning" zone:

  There should be a dish draining area near the sink as well as storage space for sponges, dish washing liquid and bins for trash and recyclables.

 

• "Preparation" zone:

  A large work surface with storage space for food prep tools and utensils such as knives, bowls and cutting boards is needed here.

• "Cooking and baking" zone: The ideal place for pots and pans, bakeware and utensils for cooking and baking is near the stove.Meal preparation and clean-up are regular activities or "workflows." Monitor your cooking habits across several days – this will help you determine which utensils you use most and where you use them to ensure the way you move through the kitchen is as efficient as possible. 

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6. Make your kitchen as convenient as possible

Regardless of how passionate you are about cooking, you will probably spend several hours a week in the kitchen, which is why it should be convenient. This applies to every little movement – such as opening and closing drawers.

Kitchens with handleless fronts paired with opening support systems are currently on trend. They not only look elegant but are a functional addition to cabinetry since a brief touch is all you need for the drawers to open virtually by themselves. Adding touch-to-open technology to the trash drawer under the sink is especially handy, as you often have your hands full here.

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7. Incorporate specialty holders in drawers

Speaking of drawer contents, certain kitchen essentials make a big impact but can be hard to organize. The AMBIA-LINE and ORGA-LINE organization systems from Blum include specialty holders to accommodate these kinds of accessories – ensuring that everything has its place in the kitchen:

• You can quickly see all spices at a glance with a spice holder.

• A knife holder in the utensil drawer means you can quickly grab hold of the most important tool in any cook's arsenal.

• A plate holder in the base cabinet lets you stack plates securely so that nothing clatters when you're ready to set the table.

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