Buying Guide
Modular Kitchen vs Carpenter-Made Kitchen
This is one of the most common decisions homeowners face before starting kitchen work. Both approaches can work well — the right choice depends on what you're optimising for.
Manufacturing consistency
Modular kitchen components are factory-made to consistent tolerances, which generally means tighter-fitting shutters and drawers than site-built carpentry, where finish quality depends heavily on the individual carpenter's skill that week.
Timeline
Modular installation is typically faster once materials arrive, since units are pre-fabricated and assembled on site rather than built from scratch.
Customisation for odd layouts
Carpenter-made kitchens can sometimes handle unusual corners or non-standard dimensions more flexibly, though good modular systems now offer a wide range of modular corner and filler units too.
Long-term durability
Hardware quality (hinges, drawer channels) matters more than the shutter material for long-term durability in either approach — ask specifically about hardware brand and warranty regardless of which route you choose.