Why This Arthur’s Pass Kitchen Looks New Without a Full Remodel
Brief & Challenge
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The brief was to refresh the kitchen in Arthur’s Pass without replacing sound cabinetry internals. The homeowner wanted a modern look and smoother hardware action while retaining benchtop, sink, and mixer. The goal: a complete visual refresh at a fraction of full replacement, avoiding unnecessary trades and disruption.
What We Did
We re-fronted the kitchen with 18 mm Melteca MDF and Häfele hardware.
- Removed all exposed doors, drawers, and panels.
- Installed new 18 mm Melteca MDF fronts and panels.
- Fitted Häfele soft-closing hinges.
- Replaced 11 doors, 7 drawers, and 21 panels.
- Installed customer-supplied handles.
- Retained existing benchtop, sink, and mixer.
Results
- Kitchen joinery total: $4,978.79 (incl. GST).
- Achieved a modern look at a fraction of replacement cost.
- No painting or plastering needed.
- Consistent, refreshed cabinetry finish throughout.
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