Apartment Idaman Lavender, Relau, Bayan Lepas, Penang

Kitchen Cabinet & Altar Cabinet Project

This project at Apartment Idaman Lavender in Relau, Bayan Lepas, Penang was completed for a client who engaged Kitchen Story to design and build a new kitchen cabinet and a custom altar cabinet.

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Project Overview

The client required a practical kitchen cabinet layout with a clean and simple appearance, suitable for daily cooking and easy maintenance. Kitchen Story proposed a light-colour cabinet design to keep the kitchen bright, neat and visually spacious.

The project also included a custom altar cabinet with a red feature back panel, display lighting and a wood-texture frame. The altar area was designed as a dedicated prayer space while still matching the home’s built-in carpentry concept.

Scope of Work

Kitchen Story was engaged for:

New kitchen cabinet
Base cabinet and wall cabinet
Kitchen countertop installation
Built-in dish rack cabinet
Drawer and storage compartments
Custom altar cabinet
Wood-texture feature frame
Red altar backing panel
Lighting point coordination for altar feature light
Site measurement, fabrication and installation

Design Concept

The kitchen cabinet follows a simple, bright and functional concept. The light cabinet finish helps make the compact apartment kitchen look cleaner and more open. The cabinet layout was planned to include cooking, washing and storage zones within a limited kitchen space.

For the altar cabinet, the design uses a stronger feature colour. The red backing panel creates a clear focal point, while the light wood-texture frame softens the overall look. The built-in spotlight adds a warm visual highlight to the altar area.

Materials Used

For the kitchen cabinet, the design uses a light-colour cabinet finish with practical internal storage compartments. The countertop appears to be a light solid surface or stone-look worktop, suitable for a clean kitchen appearance.

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Kitchen Cabinet Materials

White melamine carcass
Light colour cabinet door and panel finish
ABS edging for exposed cabinet edges
Stone-look countertop surface
Stainless steel sink and tap
Built-in dish rack cabinet
Aluminium skirting / cabinet plinth

Altar Cabinet Materials

Wood-texture laminate panel
Red feature backing panel
Built-in altar platform
Open display and feature frame
Built-in spotlight
Matching cabinet edging and finishing

Fittings & Hardware Used

For long-term daily usage, the cabinet was completed with practical cabinet fittings such as:

Soft-closing door hinges
Drawer runners
Built-in dish rack
Stainless steel sink bowl
Kitchen tap
Cabinet handles / aluminium handle profile
Altar cabinet spotlight
Internal shelving and storage compartments

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Challenges

The main challenge was the compact kitchen layout. The available space needed to fit a hob, hood, sink, dish rack, drawers and base cabinet storage without making the kitchen feel crowded.

Another challenge was to design the altar cabinet as a strong visual feature while keeping it suitable for an apartment interior. If the altar design is too heavy, it can make the space look smaller.

The third challenge was balancing practical cabinet storage with a clean appearance. In small apartments, poor planning can easily result in exposed appliances, messy countertop use and insufficient storage.

Solutions

Kitchen Story planned the kitchen cabinet with a straightforward work triangle: cooking area, washing area and storage area. Wall cabinets were used to increase vertical storage, while the dish rack cabinet helped keep daily utensils organised.

For the altar cabinet, a wood-texture frame and red feature panel were used to create a respectful and visually clear prayer area. The spotlight helps enhance the altar without requiring excessive decoration.

The light cabinet colour was selected to keep the kitchen clean, bright and easier to maintain visually, making it suitable for apartment living in Relau and Bayan Lepas.

Final Outcome

The completed Apartment Idaman Lavender project delivers a functional kitchen cabinet and a dedicated altar cabinet within a compact apartment setting. The kitchen provides practical storage and a clean appearance, while the altar cabinet becomes a meaningful feature area with warm lighting and a clear design identity.

This project is suitable to showcase Kitchen Story’s experience in custom kitchen cabinets, altar cabinets and apartment carpentry works in Relau, Bayan Lepas and Penang.

FAQ

1. Do you provide kitchen cabinet services at Apartment Idaman Lavender, Relau?
Yes. Kitchen Story provides custom kitchen cabinet, altar cabinet and built-in carpentry services for apartments and condominiums in Relau, Bayan Lepas and surrounding Penang areas.

2. Can you design a kitchen cabinet for a small apartment kitchen?
Yes. For compact apartment kitchens, cabinet planning should focus on storage efficiency, clear cooking and washing zones, wall cabinet usage and easy-to-maintain materials.

3. Can an altar cabinet be custom-built together with kitchen or home carpentry works?
Yes. An altar cabinet can be custom-designed to match the home’s interior concept, including feature panels, lighting, display shelves and storage.

4. What material is suitable for a simple apartment kitchen cabinet?
Melamine or laminate cabinet finishes with ABS edging are commonly used for practical apartment kitchens. They are cost-effective, easy to maintain and available in many colours.

5. Can lighting be added to an altar cabinet?
Yes. A built-in spotlight or warm LED lighting can be added to highlight the altar area. The lighting position should be planned early to avoid messy exposed wiring.

6. Do you cover Relau and Bayan Lepas areas?
Yes. Kitchen Story provides kitchen cabinet and built-in carpentry services in Relau, Bayan Lepas, Sungai Ara, Bukit Jambul, George Town and other areas in Penang.