One Foresta Condominium - Penang Modern Interior Design & Custom Cabinetry Project | Sungai Ara Bayan Lepas,

One Foresta, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, Penang

Modern Interior Design & Custom Cabinetry Project

Kitchen Story Sdn. Bhd. completed this interior design and custom cabinetry project at One Foresta, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, Penang. The project was designed with a modern, clean, and practical concept, focusing on customised storage, functional daily use, and a comfortable home atmosphere.

The project scope included interior design service, new kitchen cabinet, shoe cabinet, TV cabinet, wardrobes, bedhead, plaster ceiling works, wiring works, air conditioning works, curtain works, and related interior finishing works. Each area was planned to improve storage, lighting, space usage, and overall visual consistency.

The kitchen cabinet was designed with X-Slim spray-painted glass doors, paired with a quartz stone countertop for a sleek, modern, and easy-to-maintain finish. For better daily performance, we used DTC soft-closing hinges and a BLUM drawer system, helping the kitchen feel smoother, quieter, and more durable during everyday use.

For the TV cabinet, wardrobe, bedhead, and other built-in carpentry works, we used solid plywood carcass with high pressure laminate doors and panels. This combination provides stronger structure, better durability, and a clean finishing suitable for long-term residential use.

Project Scope of Work

• Interior design service
• Custom kitchen cabinet
• Shoe cabinet
• TV cabinet
• Bedroom wardrobes
• Custom bedhead
• Plaster ceiling works
• Wiring works
• Air conditioning works
• Curtain works
• Built-in carpentry works
• Cabinet fabrication and installation

Design Concept

The design concept for this One Foresta project focuses on a modern and practical home interior with clean cabinet lines, darker wood tones, soft lighting, and customised storage.

The bedroom was designed with a warm and cosy mood, using a dark wood bedhead, integrated lighting, and full-height wardrobe storage. The kitchen uses a cleaner and brighter approach, with spray-painted glass cabinet doors, quartz stone countertop, and practical storage planning. The living area was kept clean and uncluttered with a custom TV cabinet that supports both function and visual balance.

The overall design is suitable for homeowners who prefer a modern interior that is not overly complicated but still feels complete, comfortable, and well-planned.

Key Feature: Kitchen Cabinet with X-Slim Spray-Painted Glass Door

The kitchen cabinet was one of the main highlights of this project. We used X-Slim spray-painted glass doors to create a clean and modern appearance. The slim profile helps the cabinet look more refined, while the glass surface gives the kitchen a brighter and easier-to-clean finish.

The quartz stone countertop adds durability and a premium appearance, making the kitchen suitable for both daily cooking and long-term use.

Key Feature: DTC Hinges & BLUM Drawer System

To improve the user experience, the kitchen cabinet was fitted with DTC soft-closing hinges and a BLUM drawer system. These hardware choices improve smoothness, reduce closing noise, and give the cabinet a more solid and premium feel.

This is especially important for frequently used areas such as kitchen drawers, storage compartments, and daily-access cabinets.

Key Feature: Solid Plywood Carcass with High Pressure Laminates

For the TV cabinet, wardrobe, and bedhead, we used solid plywood carcass with high pressure laminate doors and panels.

This specification is stronger and more stable compared with basic cabinet construction, making it suitable for long-term built-in furniture. The high pressure laminate finish also allows better design flexibility while maintaining a clean and durable surface.

Key Feature: Bedroom Wardrobe & Bedhead Design

The bedroom was designed with a darker, warmer tone to create a more relaxing environment. The custom bedhead includes soft lighting that adds depth and comfort to the room.

The wardrobe was planned to maximise vertical storage while maintaining a clean layout. The use of dark wood-style finishing gives the bedroom a mature and modern appearance.

Key Feature: Shoe Cabinet & Entry Storage

The entrance area includes a custom shoe cabinet designed to improve storage and daily convenience. The cabinet combines closed storage with display shelving and lighting, helping the entrance look more organised and presentable.

This is especially useful for condominium layouts where the entrance space is limited but still needs to function as a practical storage zone.

Challenges

1. Creating Enough Storage Without Making the Unit Feel Heavy

The home required multiple built-in cabinets, including kitchen cabinet, shoe cabinet, TV cabinet, wardrobes, and bedhead. The challenge was to provide enough storage without making the space feel crowded.

2. Balancing Dark Wood Finishes with a Comfortable Interior

Dark wood tones can make a space feel warm and premium, but if not planned properly, they may also make the room feel smaller or darker.

3. Coordinating Cabinetry with Electrical and Lighting Works

The project included wiring, plaster ceiling, air conditioning, and cabinet works. These items needed proper coordination before cabinet installation to avoid alignment issues, access problems, or future rework.

4. Designing a Practical Kitchen for Daily Use

The kitchen had to support cooking, washing, storage, and countertop preparation within the available layout.

5. Maintaining a Consistent Design Across Different Areas

The living area, kitchen, bedroom, and entrance had different functions, but the overall home still needed to feel connected and consistent.

Solutions

1. Custom Cabinet Design Based on Actual Site Conditions

Each cabinet was designed according to the actual site measurement, wall condition, storage requirement, and user lifestyle. This helped improve space efficiency and reduce wasted areas.

2. Controlled Use of Dark Wood and Lighting

Dark wood finishes were balanced with soft lighting, lighter walls, curtains, and cleaner cabinet lines. This helped create a warm atmosphere without making the room feel too heavy.

3. Proper Coordination Before Carpentry Installation

Wiring points, lighting positions, air conditioning routes, and plaster ceiling details were coordinated before cabinet installation. This helped ensure a cleaner final outcome.

4. Practical Kitchen Material Selection

The kitchen cabinet used X-Slim spray-painted glass doors and quartz stone countertop for a modern, clean, and practical finish. DTC soft-closing hinges and BLUM drawer systems were selected to improve long-term usability.

5. Consistent Material Direction

Solid plywood carcass and high pressure laminates were used for key built-in furniture to create a stronger and more consistent cabinetry system across the home.

Materials & Finishing Used

Why This Project Works Well

This project works well because it combines interior design, cabinet planning, and renovation coordination into one complete solution. The kitchen is practical and modern, the bedroom feels warm and comfortable, and the living area remains clean and uncluttered.

The use of X-Slim spray-painted glass doors, quartz stone countertop, DTC soft-closing hinges, BLUM drawer system, solid plywood carcass, and high pressure laminate finishing gives the project a strong balance between design, durability, and daily usability.

For homeowners at One Foresta, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, Penang, this project shows how custom cabinetry can improve storage, function, and overall home comfort.

FAQ

1. Do you provide interior design services at One Foresta, Sungai Ara?

Yes. Kitchen Story Sdn. Bhd. provides interior design and custom cabinetry services for condominium and residential projects at One Foresta, Sungai Ara, Bayan Lepas, and nearby Penang areas.

2. Do you build custom kitchen cabinets in Bayan Lepas?

Yes. We design, fabricate, and install custom kitchen cabinets for homes in Bayan Lepas, Sungai Ara, Bayan Baru, Teluk Kumbar, Batu Maung, Georgetown, and other areas in Penang.

3. What is X-Slim spray-painted glass door for kitchen cabinets?

X-Slim spray-painted glass door is a modern cabinet door option with a slimmer profile and smooth glass surface. It gives the kitchen a clean and sleek appearance.

4. Is quartz stone suitable for kitchen countertops?

Yes. Quartz stone is commonly used for kitchen countertops because it has a clean appearance, solid surface, and is suitable for daily kitchen use when properly installed and maintained.

5. What is the benefit of using DTC soft-closing hinges?

DTC soft-closing hinges help cabinet doors close more smoothly and quietly. This improves daily comfort and reduces hard impact when closing cabinet doors.

6. Why use BLUM drawer systems?

BLUM drawer systems provide smoother movement, better closing control, and a more premium cabinet experience. They are suitable for frequently used kitchen drawers.

7. Is solid plywood good for wardrobes and TV cabinets?

Yes. Solid plywood is a strong and stable material for built-in furniture. It is commonly used for wardrobes, TV cabinets, bedheads, and other custom carpentry works.

8. What is high pressure laminate?

High pressure laminate is a durable surface finishing material used for cabinet doors, panels, and built-in furniture. It offers different colours and textures while providing a clean and practical finish.

9. Can you design a full home with kitchen cabinet, wardrobe, shoe cabinet, and TV cabinet?

Yes. Kitchen Story provides complete custom cabinetry solutions including kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, shoe cabinets, TV cabinets, bedheads, storage cabinets, and other built-in furniture.

10. Do you provide renovation coordination together with cabinetry works?

Yes. Depending on the project scope, we can coordinate related works such as plaster ceiling, wiring, air conditioning, curtain works, and other interior finishing works.