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Hillpark Residences, Bukit Mertajam — Custom Dry & Wet Kitchen Cabinet

Project: Hillpark Residences
Location: Bukit Mertajam, Penang
Project Type: Residential Kitchen Cabinetry
Scope of Works: Dry Kitchen & Wet Kitchen Cabinet
Cabinet Material: Solid Plywood with Lamitak HPL
Door Design: Slim Shaker Profile
Hardware: BLUM Soft-Closing Hinges, BLUM Soft-Closing Drawer System & BLUM AVENTOS
Countertop & Back Panel: Sintered Stone
Power Solution: Adjustable Power Track
Cabinet Lighting: Integrated COB LED Lighting

Project Overview

This Hillpark Residences project in Bukit Mertajam, Penang focused on creating customised dry and wet kitchen cabinetry that combines practical everyday functionality with a clean, contemporary aesthetic.

Lambert Design & Build delivered custom kitchen cabinetry using solid plywood finished with Lamitak HPL, complemented by a Slim Shaker door profile that introduces subtle detailing while maintaining a modern appearance.

The kitchen was further enhanced with BLUM soft-closing cabinet hardware, BLUM AVENTOS lift systems, sintered stone countertops and back panels, an adjustable power track, and integrated COB LED cabinet lighting.

Every component was considered as part of the overall kitchen experience—from storage and cabinet access to countertop functionality, lighting and convenient access to power.

Dry & Wet Kitchen Cabinet Design

The kitchen incorporates dedicated dry and wet kitchen zones, allowing different kitchen activities to be organised according to their intended function.

Custom cabinetry was designed for both areas to maximise practical storage while maintaining a consistent design language throughout the kitchen.

Rather than treating the dry and wet kitchens as two unrelated spaces, the use of coordinated cabinet profiles, materials and finishes creates visual continuity between the two areas.

The Slim Shaker door profile adds subtle depth and character to the cabinetry. Its narrower framed detailing offers a more contemporary interpretation of the traditional Shaker cabinet style, resulting in a kitchen that feels refined without becoming visually heavy.

Solid Plywood Cabinetry with Lamitak HPL

For this Hillpark Residences kitchen, solid plywood with Lamitak HPL was specified for the cabinet doors and panels.

The combination allows the cabinetry to achieve the required appearance while supporting the functional requirements of a regularly used kitchen.

Material selection was considered together with the kitchen's intended usage, design direction and long-term practicality rather than being based on appearance alone.

BLUM Cabinet Hardware

The functionality of the cabinetry is supported by BLUM hardware systems.

The project incorporates:

• BLUM Soft-Closing Door Hinges
• BLUM Soft-Closing Drawer Systems
• BLUM AVENTOS Lift Systems

Soft-closing hinges and drawer systems provide smoother and more controlled opening and closing during everyday use.

For suitable overhead cabinetry, the BLUM AVENTOS system provides a practical lift-up opening solution while helping maintain a clean cabinet appearance.

These details may be less visible than the external finishes, but they play an important role in how the kitchen feels and functions every day.

Sintered Stone Countertop & Back Panel

Sintered stone was selected for both the kitchen countertop and back panel.

Using the same material treatment across these adjoining surfaces creates a more cohesive visual connection between the worktop and surrounding kitchen cabinetry.

The sintered stone surfaces complement the Slim Shaker cabinetry and Lamitak HPL finishes while forming a key part of the kitchen's overall material palette.

Integrated COB LED Cabinet Lighting

COB LED lighting was integrated into selected kitchen cabinetry to provide additional illumination while enhancing the visual detailing of the kitchen.

The concealed lighting creates a clean lighting effect without introducing visually bulky fixtures into the cabinetry design.

Beyond aesthetics, strategically positioned cabinet lighting improves visibility around suitable countertop and working areas, making lighting a functional part of the kitchen design rather than simply a decorative feature.

When illuminated, the COB LED lighting also helps highlight the cabinetry lines, Lamitak HPL finishes and sintered stone surfaces, adding depth and ambience to the overall kitchen environment.

Adjustable Power Track

An adjustable power track was incorporated into the kitchen to provide greater flexibility when using countertop appliances and other electrical devices.

Traditional fixed power sockets determine where appliances can conveniently be positioned. A power-track solution provides greater flexibility within the designated kitchen area, allowing power access to better accommodate changing day-to-day requirements.

This small functional detail contributes to a more adaptable and user-friendly kitchen workspace.

Project Challenge

One of the main considerations for this project was creating two functional kitchen zones while maintaining one consistent design identity.

The dry kitchen and wet kitchen have different functional requirements, but visually they still need to feel connected as part of the same home.

The kitchen also needed to integrate multiple elements—including storage, overhead cabinetry, countertop working areas, electrical access, cabinet lighting and hardware—without allowing these functional requirements to make the overall design feel complicated or visually cluttered.

Our Solution

Lambert Design & Build approached the kitchen as a complete system rather than focusing only on the cabinet appearance.

A consistent design language was established across the dry and wet kitchens using solid plywood, Lamitak HPL and Slim Shaker-profile cabinetry.

Functionality was then developed through carefully selected details.

BLUM soft-closing hinges and drawer systems support smooth everyday cabinet operation, while BLUM AVENTOS provides a practical lift-up mechanism for suitable overhead cabinetry.

Sintered stone was used across the countertop and back panel to establish a coordinated working surface and visual backdrop for the cabinetry.

An adjustable power track provides greater flexibility for countertop electrical appliances, while integrated COB LED cabinet lighting provides additional illumination to suitable working areas and enhances the overall atmosphere of the kitchen.

Together, these elements create a kitchen where materials, storage, hardware, lighting and electrical functionality work as one coordinated design.

Custom Kitchen Cabinet Design at Hillpark Residences, Bukit Mertajam

The Hillpark Residences project demonstrates how thoughtful custom kitchen cabinet design can bring together aesthetics and everyday functionality.

From the Slim Shaker-profile doors and Lamitak HPL finishes to the solid plywood construction, BLUM hardware, sintered stone surfaces, adjustable power track and integrated COB LED lighting, every specification contributes to the overall kitchen experience.

For Lambert Design & Build, a successful kitchen is not defined by appearance alone.

It should support how the homeowner cooks, stores, prepares and uses the space every day while maintaining a cohesive interior design.

The result at Hillpark Residences, Bukit Mertajam is a customised dry and wet kitchen solution where design, functionality and practical detailing come together.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the scope of work for the Hillpark Residences project?

Lambert Design & Build provided the custom dry and wet kitchen cabinetry for this Hillpark Residences project in Bukit Mertajam. The kitchen incorporated custom cabinets, BLUM hardware, sintered stone countertop and back panel, an adjustable power track and integrated COB LED cabinet lighting.

What material was used for the kitchen cabinets?

The specified kitchen cabinet doors and panels were made using solid plywood finished with Lamitak HPL.

What is a Slim Shaker kitchen cabinet?

A Slim Shaker cabinet door uses a narrower framed profile inspired by traditional Shaker cabinetry. The slimmer detailing creates a cleaner and more contemporary appearance while retaining the distinctive framed-door character.

What BLUM hardware was used for this kitchen?

The Hillpark Residences kitchen incorporates BLUM soft-closing door hinges, BLUM soft-closing drawer systems and BLUM AVENTOS lift systems for suitable overhead cabinet applications.

What material was used for the kitchen countertop and back panel?

Sintered stone was used for both the kitchen countertop and back panel, creating a coordinated material finish across the kitchen working surfaces.

Does the kitchen include integrated cabinet lighting?

Yes. COB LED lighting was incorporated into selected kitchen cabinetry, providing additional illumination around suitable working areas while creating a clean and refined lighting detail.

What is the purpose of the adjustable power track?

The adjustable power track provides more flexible access to electricity within the designated kitchen area, making it convenient for countertop appliances and changing day-to-day kitchen requirements.

Does Lambert Design & Build provide custom kitchen cabinets in Bukit Mertajam?

Yes. Lambert Design & Build provides custom cabinetry and interior design & build solutions in Penang, including residential projects such as Hillpark Residences in Bukit Mertajam. Kitchen cabinetry can be customised according to the available space, functional requirements, material selection and preferred design direction.