Challenge the norm.
When Cabinet Maker Matt Taine decided to start his own business he knew he wouldn't be able to go it alone.
Specialising in "a little bit of everything", Matt from Rabbet Design works with his customers to design, build and install cabinetry and furniture. He can renovate most things, including kitchens, bathrooms and even letterboxes.
Matt's background in graphic design makes him highly specialised for the job. He enjoys "challenging the norm" with unique and quirky concepts.
Matt works with Cutshop® to outsource the manual labour side of his business - that way, he doesn't have to pay for additional workshop space and equipment.
It also saves on time - something that is hard to come by when single-handedly running your own business.
Recently he completed a kitchen renovation at a home in Auckland's Point Chevalier, which featured floor to ceiling cabinetry made from prime melamine. The cabinets - in 'Dezigna White' - are flush against the wall, and the resulting look is simply stunning.
Matt says the cabinets are handleless, but can be opened just by pushing on them.
At the request of his client, he installed extra cupboards above the stove area, also in prime melamine, but in a 'Tahoe Walnut’ colour.
At another home, in Kingsgate, Matt asked Cutshop® to create 'custom grooved panels' to make up the foundation for a unique kitchen island. Again, Prime Melamine was the material of choice.
At another home, in Kingsland, Matt asked Cutshop® to create custom grooved panels - which wrap a curved base - to make up the foundation for a unique kitchen island. MDF was the material of choice, and spray paint was used to give it a sleek, modern look.
Matt says he enjoys working with the team at Cutshop®, primarily because of their can-do attitude and willingness to help.
Matt works with a range of clients, including private homeowners and developers.
More of his work can be viewed on his Instagram page @rabbetdesignnz.