Raffles Residence 199, Minden Heights, Gelugor, Penang Full House Custom Carpentry & Interior Fit-Out Solutions

Raffles Residence 199, Minden Heights, Gelugor, Penang

Full House Custom Carpentry & Interior Fit-Out Solutions

Kitchen Story Sdn. Bhd. completed this full house custom carpentry project at Raffles Residence 199, Minden Heights, Gelugor, Penang. This urban 3-storey linked home required a complete built-in carpentry solution across multiple areas, including the dry kitchen, wet kitchen, bedrooms, restrooms, entertainment room, altar area, shoe storage and general home storage.

The design direction focused on creating a clean, practical and premium residential interior with a balanced use of white glossy finishes, warm woodgrain textures, glass elements and soft lighting. Each carpentry item was customised according to the actual space, lifestyle requirements and long-term storage needs of the homeowner.

Project Scope

The project scope included:

Full house custom carpentry works
Dry kitchen cabinet
Wet kitchen cabinet
Wardrobes for all rooms
Bedhead and side tables
Tatami platform bed
Vanity sink cabinets for all restrooms
Entertainment room built-in furniture
Altar cabinet
Shoe cabinet
Storage cabinet
Display cabinet
Built-in oven and appliance cabinet
Pull-out tall pantry storage
Bathroom mirror and cabinet storage
Glass partition and glass door works
Plaster ceiling coordination
Lighting and wiring coordination
Plumbing coordination
Site installation and finishing works

Materials & Fittings Used

For this project, the material selection was chosen to support both visual quality and daily practicality.

The cabinetry used a combination of white melamine carcass, solid plywood with high pressure laminate finishes, woodgrain laminate panels, glossy cabinet door finishes, selected glass door panels, and durable ABS edging for exposed cabinet edges.

For the kitchen areas, the design includes a clean white cabinet system paired with a light countertop finish, creating a bright and easy-to-maintain cooking environment. The dry kitchen integrates built-in appliances, tall storage and a pull-out pantry system, while the wet kitchen is enclosed with glass to control cooking fumes and separate heavy-use cooking from the main living area.

The fittings used include DTC soft-closing door hinges, BLUM drawer systems, and suitable soft-closing hardware for smoother daily operation and better long-term cabinet performance.

Design Concept

The overall concept is a modern practical family home with warm woodgrain detailing and clean built-in storage.

The dry kitchen and wet kitchen use a clean white palette to make the space feel bright, organised and easy to maintain. The wardrobe and bedroom carpentry introduce warmer wood tones, creating a more comfortable and natural feel for private spaces.

The altar cabinet was designed as a strong visual feature in the living area, with warm lighting and woodgrain finishes to create a calm and respectful focal point. The entertainment room built-in furniture, storage cabinets and display cabinets were planned to support both daily use and visual presentation.

Key Design Highlights

One of the strongest features of this project is the separation between the dry and wet kitchen. The dry kitchen remains visually connected to the dining and living area, while the wet kitchen is enclosed with glass panels for better cooking control and cleaner space management.

The bathrooms were upgraded with custom vanity sink cabinets and mirror storage cabinets, improving usability while keeping the design consistent with the rest of the home.

For the bedrooms, the custom bedhead, side tables, wardrobes and tatami platform bed were designed to maximise usable space without relying on loose furniture. This creates a cleaner layout and better storage efficiency.

Design Challenges

The main challenge was the scale of the project. As a 3-storey linked home, the project required multiple carpentry zones to be designed and coordinated together. Each area had different usage needs, but the overall design still needed to feel consistent.

Another challenge was storage planning. The client required many types of built-in storage, including wardrobes, shoe cabinets, pantry units, display cabinets, bathroom cabinets and entertainment room storage. Poor planning would easily make the house feel heavy or overcrowded.

The kitchen layout also required careful separation between dry and wet cooking areas. The design needed to keep the dry kitchen presentable while making the wet kitchen practical for daily cooking.

Our Solutions

We used a coordinated material palette of white, woodgrain, glass and soft lighting to keep the entire home visually consistent. Instead of making every cabinet look the same, we adjusted the material combination according to each area’s function.

For the kitchen, the dry area was designed with built-in appliances, tall storage and clean cabinet lines to support a modern lifestyle. The wet kitchen was enclosed with glass partitioning to reduce cooking fumes spreading into the living and dining area.

For bedrooms and storage areas, we customised the wardrobes, bedheads, side tables and tatami platform bed to suit the available wall space. This helped reduce the need for loose furniture and improved the overall space efficiency.

For the altar cabinet, display cabinet and entertainment room built-ins, we used warm lighting and woodgrain finishes to create a more premium and comfortable home atmosphere.

Final Outcome

The completed Raffles Residence 199 project delivers a complete full house carpentry solution that improves storage, functionality and visual consistency throughout the home. From kitchen cabinets and wardrobes to bathroom vanity cabinets, altar cabinet, tatami platform, display cabinet and entertainment room furniture, every built-in element was customised to suit the homeowner’s lifestyle and the actual site condition.

This project is a strong example of Kitchen Story’s capability in delivering full house custom carpentry, kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, bathroom vanity cabinets, altar cabinets, built-in storage and interior fit-out works in Gelugor, Minden Heights and Penang.

FAQ

Do you provide full house custom carpentry services in Gelugor, Penang?
Yes. Kitchen Story provides full house custom carpentry services in Gelugor, Minden Heights and other areas in Penang, including kitchen cabinets, wardrobes, TV cabinets, shoe cabinets, altar cabinets, bathroom vanity cabinets and storage cabinets.

Can you design both dry kitchen and wet kitchen cabinets?
Yes. We can design and build both dry and wet kitchen cabinets according to the homeowner’s cooking habits, available space and storage requirements.

What materials were used for this Raffles Residence 199 project?
This project used white melamine carcass, solid plywood with high pressure laminate finishes, woodgrain laminate panels, glossy cabinet door finishes, glass door panels and ABS edging for better durability and finishing quality.

What fittings were used for the cabinets?
The project used DTC soft-closing door hinges and BLUM drawer systems to improve smoothness, durability and daily user experience.

Can you customise wardrobes for every bedroom?
Yes. We customise wardrobes according to each room’s layout, ceiling height, storage needs and design direction.

Do you provide vanity sink cabinets for bathrooms?
Yes. We design and build custom vanity sink cabinets, mirror cabinets and bathroom storage solutions based on site measurement and moisture-practical material selection.

Why separate the wet kitchen with glass partition?
A glass partition helps control cooking fumes, keeps the wet kitchen visually separated, and still allows light to pass through. It is a practical solution for modern homes that want both openness and better kitchen control.

Can you build tatami platform beds and custom bedheads?
Yes. We provide custom tatami platform beds, bedheads and side tables to maximise bedroom storage and improve layout efficiency.

Is custom carpentry suitable for a 3-storey linked home?
Yes. Custom carpentry is especially suitable for larger homes because it allows each area to be planned properly while keeping the design consistent across different floors and spaces.