Made to Measure
Custom Kitchen Cabinetry in Wellington
If you want custom kitchen cabinetry in Wellington that uses every millimetre of your space, we manufacture made-to-measure cabinets with moisture-resistant carcasses and quality soft-close hardware, then install them as part of a fixed-price project.
What made-to-measure cabinetry gives you
Custom cabinetry in Wellington is the difference between a kitchen that almost fits and one that fits perfectly. Flat-pack cabinets come in fixed increments, which means fillers, wasted gaps and compromises around your walls, windows and appliances. We build to your exact measurements, so every cabinet earns its place. Your cabinetry package typically includes:
- Base, wall and tall cabinets made to your precise layout
- Moisture-resistant carcasses suited to Wellington's climate
- Soft-close doors, drawers and quality runners as standard
- Internal organisers, cutlery inserts, bin systems and pull-outs
- Full-height pantry and appliance cabinets that maximise storage
- Scribing to fit uneven villa and bungalow walls and floors
Signs your cabinetry needs replacing
- Doors no longer sit square. Dropped hinges and misaligned doors mean tired hardware or a sagging carcass.
- Swollen or crumbling bases. A classic sign of moisture ingress into low-grade board, common under Wellington sinks.
- Wasted, unreachable corners. Old kitchens are full of dead space that modern corner systems recover.
- Cupboards you have to kneel to reach into. Deep base cupboards without drawers waste up to a third of their volume.
- Not enough drawers. Drawers hold more, are easier to use and are the single biggest usability upgrade in a new kitchen.
How we build your cabinetry
Measure and design
We measure on site and design cabinetry around what you actually store, from the stockpot to the recycling.
Specify hardware and finishes
You choose door finishes, handles, drawer systems and internal organisers, all confirmed in your fixed quote.
Manufacture to measure
Your cabinets are cut and assembled to the millimetre while your existing kitchen stays in use.
Install and adjust
We fit, level and scribe every cabinet, then fine-tune doors and drawers so everything closes softly and evenly.
Door finishes compared
| Finish | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Melamine / Melteca | Everyday durability, value | Scratch and moisture resistant, hundreds of colours and woodgrains, outstanding value. |
| Painted / lacquered | Seamless premium look | Smooth finish in any colour with no visible grain. Higher cost and needs care around knocks. |
| Thermoformed | Shaker and Hampton profiles | Vinyl-wrapped profiled doors that give classic detailing without the price of solid timber. |
| Timber veneer | Natural warmth | Real wood grain for a high-end, tactile look, sealed for durability. |
We bring physical samples to your consultation so you can see and feel the options in your own light.
What affects cabinetry cost
Cabinetry is usually the largest single element of a kitchen renovation. Cost is driven by:
- Number and size of cabinets – more units and more drawers means more material and labour.
- Door finish – melamine is the value option; painted and timber veneer sit higher.
- Hardware level – premium drawer systems and internal organisers add cost but transform daily use.
- Complexity – curved ends, appliance integration and bespoke pantries take more time to build and fit.
Every element is itemised in your fixed-price quote so you can dial the specification up or down to suit your budget.
Cabinetry built for Wellington conditions
Wellington's warm, humid climate is unforgiving on cheap cabinetry. Moisture in the air and around sinks and dishwashers is exactly what causes standard particle board to swell and fail, which is why we specify moisture-resistant grade board as standard rather than as a costly extra. In older central-suburb villas and bungalows, walls are rarely straight and floors often slope, so our cabinets are scribed and packed to fit tightly with no unsightly gaps. In newer open-plan homes across the east and south, cabinetry is on permanent display from the living area, so clean, consistent finishes and integrated appliances matter as much as storage. We build for both realities.
Why choose our cabinetry
Moisture-resistant as standard
We build carcasses from moisture-resistant grade board because Wellington's humidity destroys cheap particle board. It is standard on every job, not an upsell, so your cabinets stay solid for decades.
Quality hardware throughout
Every door and drawer runs on quality soft-close hardware. Good runners and hinges are what make a kitchen feel expensive every time you use it, so we never fit the cheapest option.
Made to measure, fitted by us
Because we manufacture and install, the team that measured your kitchen is accountable for how it fits. No gaps, no fillers, no blaming a flat-pack supplier.
What customers say
"The drawer storage they designed doubled what we could fit. Everything has a place now."Helen W.Naenae, Lower Hutt
"Our villa walls are all over the place and they scribed the cabinets in perfectly. You cannot see a single gap."James P.Thorndon, Wellington Central
"Soft-close everything, and the pantry pull-outs are a game changer. Beautifully made."Sarah L.Totara Park, Kāpiti Coast
Cabinetry FAQs
Is custom cabinetry more expensive than flat-pack?
Custom cabinetry costs more than flat-pack per cabinet, but it uses your space fully, fits awkward walls and floors, and lasts far longer. For most Wellington homes the extra usable storage and durability easily justify the difference.
What material are your cabinet carcasses made from?
We build carcasses from moisture-resistant grade board as standard, which is important in Wellington's humid climate. Low-grade particle board swells when it meets moisture, so we do not use it in wet areas.
What hardware do you use?
We fit quality soft-close hinges and runners from trusted brands, with a range of drawer systems and internal organisers. Good hardware is what makes a kitchen feel solid every day, so we do not cut corners here.
Can you match cabinetry to my existing kitchen?
In many cases yes. We can match colours and profiles for an extension or an added pantry, though exact matches depend on the age and finish of your existing units. We will assess it during the consultation.
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