MG Cabinetry Project 1

Renovated by MG Cabinetry, this minimalist, monochrome kitchen was designed to become the centrepiece of the home. The homeowners are passionate about cooking and entertaining, and wanted a kitchen that would act as a hub for guests and the entire family. While it was important that the space be conducive to entertaining, the client wanted the kitchen to be equally functional and accessible.

In conjunction with the property’s renovation building designer, Arco Designs, MG Cabinetry achieved the brief by installing a cooktop on the island bench, rather than the backwall. This allows the homeowner to interact with guests and family while cooking. As most homeowners will spend more time at the cooktop than the sink, MG Cabinetry had the ingenuity to switch the layout, ensuring a truly user-friendly design. The pop-up downdraft rangehood on the island bench creates a safety barrier between the cooking area and adjoining dining table. The Ironbark solid timber dining table is suspended from the island bench, creating a unique feature that facilitates further interaction within the kitchen and dining areas.

The distance between the stove, fridge and sink maximises efficiency, epitomising the concept of the working triangle. In this particular kitchen, there is minimal distance to travel between these key areas; however, there is still ample room to move around with multiple people in the kitchen at once. The dual wall-mounted oven is conveniently located beside the fridge for further accessibility.

The island bench is designed to have everything at the client’s fingertips when cooking, including Blum legrabox drawer runners, pull-out oil and spice trays and an ORGA-LINE utensil divider. These features ensure that the homeowner rarely has to travel away from the island bench when prepping a meal. Finger-pull and push-to-open cabinets and cupboards were also installed for added ease and efficiency.

The walk-in butler’s pantry is equipped with its own sink and dishwasher, which provides a perfect place to stow away dishes while entertaining. The kitchen’s monochrome design is tied together with a sleek, black glass splashback; blackwood timber veneer floating shelves; and smoked oak timber flooring.

Building between 500 and 700 kitchens annually, MG Cabinetry continues to establish itself as one of Queensland’s leading kitchen designers. Business-owner and -operator Matt Gopperth has more than 16 years of experience as a cabinet maker, nine of which he has dedicated to growing MG Cabinetry. Building and renovating across Brisbane and the Gold Coast, MG Cabinetry manufactures high-end kitchens, as well as modern and traditional styles. The company also services builders creating spec homes, townhouses and nursing homes.

MG Cabinetry is involved in the kitchen design from start to finish, ensuring clients are in safe hands throughout the entirety of their build. The company’s skills extend beyond kitchen builds and renovations, too. MG Cabinetry can assist with transforming everything from bathrooms and laundries to office furniture and wardrobes. Offering affordable, custom-made cabinetry and superior craftsmanship, homeowners can trust MG Cabinetry to achieve their dream design.