Hi guys, I’m in a serious need for help. I’m currently doing a major renovation for my house. I’ll be re-doing all cabinetry in the house.

I’ve been dreaming of English style white kitchen for a while now. I’ll be using Silestone (Calacatta range) for my kitchen countertop. I’m at a lost with which company to go for Nyatoh kitchen cabinet - I’ve surveyed and visited Intech Kitchen, Unity Kitchen, Bali Kitchen & Wallmaster. My feedback -

1. Intech Kitchen - I had a good vibe with them, however, they do not provide any warranty. I felt uneasy as I saw cracks on one of the nyatoh kitchen cabinet door at their showroom. They couldn’t provide an explanation and insisted no warranty will be given.

2. Unity Kitchen - Pleasant experience, however, not much design available when it comes to nyatoh kitchen cabinets - they couldn’t deliver the design I wanted.

3. Bali Kitchen - Not bad, still considering. Would really appreciate some feedbacks from those who have gone with them.

4. Wallmaster - Negative experience.

5. House of Chesterfield - Negative experience.

Question 1: Can someone please recommend to me company that does good solid nyatoh cabinets ? Anyone have experience with Bali Kitchen ?

Question 2: I have been recommended by a contractor to used High Density Fibreboard (HDF) for wardrobe and other carpentry. According to him, it’s way better than MDF. Price is also higher. Any thoughts ?

Thank you in advance to all your inputs/suggestions.

I’ve already gotten in touch with Ms Yen Lee Thanks

Guys, what are your thoughts on using High Density Fibreboard (HDF) for wardrobe and cabinets ? Inputs please

I was thinking of solid wood for my dry kitchen as for wet kitchen, maybe HDF.. Apologies I’m just a bit nervous as my ID dropped out and I have a lot of cabinets to do 🤯

I think I’ll go with solid wood for my dry kitchen, then HDF for wet kitchen and wardrobes. Was quoted 200+k for the whole house 😣

This post has been edited by Mixgal: Feb 29 2020, 11:11 PM

Thank you for your input. Yes, renovation is indeed expensive! 200k for cabinetry alone and this is not inclusive of the Blums 😏

Initially I was thinking of going for solid wood for dry kitchen, master wardrobe, and bathroom cabinets and HDF for wet kitchen and the rest of house. Now I may need to rethink it.

Let me know if you know of any solid wood carpenter. I’ve seen quite a few but I’m not convinced with neither. Thanks again for your input I really appreciate it.

This post has been edited by Mixgal: Mar 1 2020, 11:12 AM

You are spot on when it comes small time solid wood carpenters ! Their service is despicable to say the least. Even with 200k budget (and they know it!).

I’ve travelled far to visit their “showroom” as most of them are in Semenyih, Kajang area. Slow to no response, zero interest in assisting and answering my queries and the list goes on. I just don’t understand. So frustrating 😡

My house is currently under renovation and it’s quite a major one (600k for renovation). I’ve so far purchased sanitary (Kohler WC & sink, Hansgrohe shower system and faucets) and tiles (Feruni). There will be a lot more expenses moving forward 😒

I hope I’ll be able to find a decent carpenter..

This post has been edited by Mixgal: Mar 1 2020, 12:05 PM

Thank you ! I’ll definitely let you know if and when I find a good one

Thanks for your input. I was considering solid wood for dry kitchen for aesthetic purposes, as I am interested in the classic english style.

I'm aware that the classic english style is achievable using plywood/HDF. Do you know what would be the difference between solid wood and plywood/HDF in terms on aesthetic? In other words, would it look the same?

TIA!!

Thanks! you've been of great help. I'm planning to have a white kitchen I was thinking to spray paint the cabinet but some carpenters told me that it is better to stain it. What do you think?