THE CABINET MERCHANT
Explore Our Craftsmanship in Action
Watch our custom joinery and cabinetry projects come to life through detailed videos showcasing the precision, creativity, and dedication that define The Cabinet Merchant’s work.
Melbourne CBD
Estimated Amount: $48,000 (Joinery Only)
Discover a vibrant renovation that captures the essence of vintage 70s style, tailored for a passionate vinyl collector. The entryway features custom floor-to-ceiling columns, wall panels, an illuminated bookshelf, and a sleek charging station for essentials. The living room boasts a flowing stone-clad fireplace with open shelving, perfect for showcasing an extensive record collection. The kitchen features a fresh 2Pac polyurethane finish with a modern matte look, while a classic 1970s credenza adds character with its batten grill pattern. Perched on the fourth floor, this apartment overlooks Melbourne's CBD and the iconic Shrine, embodying a collaborative vision with a client deeply passionate about vinyl records, music books, and fashion. Elegant materials, including Polytec Natio walnut and the Woodmatt range, alongside Dekton porcelain benchtops, elevate the space, creating a true masterpiece.
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Caulfield North
Estimated Amount: $88,800 (Joinery Only)
Collaborating with one of Melbourne’s best interior designers, the amazing team at Homeroom Studios has crafted a stunning modern kitchen that encompasses the kitchen, pantry, powder room, and fireplace. The standout feature is a marble-clad standalone rangehood cabinet with a polished plaster finish. This kitchen boasts integrated appliances, including a Sub-Zero fridge, Miele dishwashers, and a warming drawer, along with a cleverly designed coffee station and dedicated zip tap. The powder room showcases stone cladding from the benchtop to the drawer front.
A striking two-tone marble bench complements flush doors finished in a matte grey polyurethane, with the kitchen doors featuring American oak veneer quarter cut for added elegance. Only the finest hardware, including Blum soft-close runners, has been used. A hidden walk-in pantry features thick shelving on all three walls. The fireplace joinery sits on a marble plinth, harmonizing with the kitchen's materials. Our favorite aspect is the carefully selected handles from Lo and Co, highlighting the meticulous design throughout. The Cabinet Merchant played a crucial role in creating detailed renders and technical shop drawings for the client and builder, ensuring seamless integration of the Wolf Sub-Zero fridges.
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McKinnon
Estimated Amount: $110,000 (Joinery Only)
Welcome to our gallery showcasing a stunning joinery project for a 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom double-story home in McKinnon. This charming property, with its solid bones and spacious tennis court, has been given a breath of new life through a carefully planned renovation. Our client, a DIY novice and close friend, partnered with us to bring their vision to life, and the results speak for themselves.
Collaborating closely, we developed detailed plans and renders to transform key spaces in the home, including the kitchen, laundry, living room, formal dining, kids’ bedrooms, and the master walk-in robe. The project effortlessly blends heritage charm with modern sophistication, with dark walnut joinery complemented by brass accents throughout the house.
The kitchen is the centerpiece of the renovation—a true showstopper. Featuring a stunning marble selection that extends beyond the benchtops to full wall cladding, integrated appliances from Gaggenau and Fisher & Paykel, and functional cabinetry with clever storage solutions, every detail has been thoughtfully executed. The kitchen’s elegant finger-pull design is highlighted by a brass backdrop, while a beautiful round brass column supports the breakfast bar, adding a bold focal point to the space.
Another standout is the master walk-in robe, designed for both beauty and practicality. It boasts an array of storage solutions, including ample hanging space, drawers, an island, a makeup station, and a custom feature that seamlessly integrates the bedhead and bedside tables.
This project is a testament to the owner's passion and our commitment to craftsmanship. We invite you to explore the gallery and witness how this beautiful McKinnon home has been transformed into a modern masterpiece while respecting its heritage roots.
Caulfield
Estimated Amount: $350,000 (Joinery Only)
This stunning home transformation, led by the incredibly talented team at Homeroom Studio, is a true architectural marvel. Gutting the property down to its bare bones, what once stood as a house has now been reborn into a luxurious masterpiece filled with impeccable design details. Although it felt like a lifetime to complete, as the saying goes, "Rome wasn’t built in a day." Every inch of this home exudes thoughtful design and architectural brilliance.
At The Cabinet Merchant, we had the privilege of collaborating closely with the architect, interior designer, and builders, translating their vision into detailed shop drawings and stunning renders. Our work encompassed the full supply and installation of joinery throughout the home, including the kitchen, laundry, pantry, mudroom, bedroom robes, vanities in four bathrooms, a living room bookcase and fireplace, den room with wall cladded panels, study, and master bedroom TV cabinet and bar. This home now has the opulent feel of a luxury hotel, where every finish speaks to elegance and functionality.
The standout features are countless, but here are a few highlights: The stunning marble surfaces, polished and stained American oak joinery, custom-designed powder-coated steel inserts, and sleek black carcasses fitted with high-end Blum hardware. Space-saving innovations include the Hawa Concepta pocket sliding doors, most notably used for the exquisite appliance cabinet in the kitchen. The living room boasts a show-stopping bookcase and fireplace, with a large sliding door that seamlessly conceals the TV behind a hidden ceiling track.
Another remarkable space is the study, featuring a long floating desk and window, along with full wall cladding in rich, polished American oak. Every corner of this home has been designed and crafted to perfection, resulting in a breathtaking blend of style and substance.
This project is a testament to the dedication and creativity of everyone involved. Special thanks to the owner for their patience and perseverance throughout this remarkable construction journey. The end result is a home full of luxurious details and high-end finishes, truly magazine-worthy.
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Elsternwick
Estimated Amount: $71,600
The Cabinet Merchant consistently delivers high-end bespoke joinery, and this project in Elsternwick is no exception, especially when teamed up with one of Melbourne's most renowned interior designers, Bec Shnider. Bringing the classic Hampton style to this leafy suburb, the project incorporates beautiful design elements such as shaker-style doors and a stunning curved island bench. A shadowline detail just below the benchtop highlights the luxurious finish, while only the best Blum and Hettich hardware was used throughout. Stylish handles by Lo & Co perfectly complement the overall aesthetic.
This project involved the creation of a kitchen, a butler’s pantry, a TV unit, a study space, and a bedroom credenza, all custom-designed to suit the client's vision. With a meticulous builder and Bec’s attention to detail, The Cabinet Merchant has once again crafted a beautifully bespoke joinery project that exemplifies both function and elegance.
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Caulfield North Rosemont
Estimated Amount: $220,000
The Cabinet Merchant proudly teamed up with the talented Nina Handler from NYDesign Australia to bring this extraordinary transformation to life. Originally, the client approached us for a small kitchen reface, but under Nina’s creative direction, the project evolved into a stunning overhaul of the entire home.
The Cabinet Merchant played a vital role throughout the process, assisting with shop drawings, renders, and liaising with the onsite builder on technical solutions, including the installation of a new window. Close collaboration with Nina allowed us to refine potential layouts and bring the client’s vision to life.
This remarkable project includes a comprehensive redesign, covering the kitchen, laundry, under-stair storage, bathroom vanities, home office, library, and even a custom floating TV cabinet. Key elements feature the sophisticated Chifley door design by Polytec in Dulux Natural White polyurethane finishes, paired with Boston Oak Woodmatt and Bottega Oak Woodmatt accents by Polytec. The kitchen itself boasts a breathtaking island, book-matched in Dekton Calacatta Gold porcelain, spanning the size of an airport runway – a true statement piece that exemplifies luxury and elegance.
Explore how this collaboration between The Cabinet Merchant and NYDesign Australia has elevated everyday spaces into stunning, functional masterpieces that blend style, craftsmanship, and innovation.
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