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Material Sourced
• Custom oak cabinetry
• Handleless cabinets
• Soft-close hardware
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Custom Cabinetry Perth
$9,500 saved vs. local quotes
Materials Sourced
- Custom oak cabinetry
- Handleless cabinets
- Soft-close hardware
Residential Renovation
Custom Cabinetry Perth
A butler’s pantry and feature cabinet wall in Kingsley, WA, supplied with custom oak cabinetry and sintered stone benchtops for $9,500 less than local quotes.
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Client Homeowners, resdidential renovation
Location Kingsley, Western Australia
Project Butler’s pantry (scullery) and feature cabinet wall
Sourced Custom oak cabinetry, sintered stone benchtops
Materials Cost $7,200 AUD through yip
Delivery One coordinated delivery to site
5 Stars
3 Categories
cabinetry, benchtops and sink
On Time
materials delivered ready to install
1 Partner
for sourcing and delivery coordination
The Project
A Kensington apartment owner took on a full kitchen renovation as an owner-builder. The brief was straightforward: quality materials, a clean finish and a sourcing process that would make the project easier to manage.
They came to yip for three key product categories: cabinetry, sintered stone benchtops and a sink. Bringing these purchases together meant sourcing and delivery could be coordinated through one partner.
What was sourced
- Custom Cabinetry
Kitchen cabinetry sourced as part of the coordinated renovation package.
- Sintered stone benchtops
Premium large-format stone surface for the pantry benchtop.
The Result
By sourcing direct through yip, the homeowners saved $9,500 against local retail and trade quotes, with materials costing $7,200 AUD in total, while securing a higher level of customisation and material quality.
All products arrived on site in one coordinated delivery, allowing installation to start immediately and shortening the overall project timeline.
The completed renovation delivered a highly functional butler’s pantry and a striking feature cabinetry wall, and added lasting value to the home through premium finishes.
What the homeowners wanted
- A premium finish with high-quality materials
- A straightforward, reliable process
- Custom design that fits the space and the budget
- More options than big box retailers could offer
The Numbers
Same specification, sourced direct from the manufacturer instead of through local retail and trade channels.
$9,500 saved
Local quote figure is the homeowner’s reported saving added to the yip materials cost. Savings vary by project, specification and quantities.
How it came together
One point of contact from the first conversation to the delivery truck.
In Their Words
“The construction of the carcasses, benchtops and hardware exceeds anything you can find off the shelf elsewhere.”
I recently used yip to source the cabinetry to renovate and transform a disused space in a scullery and bar. After previously getting quotes from some of the big box retailers for custom furniture, I was underwhelmed at the price, quality, lead time and lack of options from them. After coming across yip, I was blown away by how many options they have, how customisable they are, and more importantly, the quality. The construction of the carcasses, benchtops and hardware exceeds anything you can find off the shelf elsewhere. As a business, they were easy to deal with during the planning stage, and once the material arrived, the support didn’t stop there. Every question was answered diligently, and no problem was too small. I highly recommend yip if you’re looking to renovate your space, whether as a DIY or as a tradie.
Bryan A
Homeowner
Key outcomes
- $9,500 saved against retail pricing
Total materials cost through yip: $7,200 AUD.
- Materials delivered to site
- Faster than usual cabinetry installation
- Increased property value
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Drag to compareMaterial Sourced
• Sintered stone benchtops
• Handleless cabinetry
• Brushed brass tapware
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Kitchen Renovation
$31,400 saved vs. local quotes
Materials Sourced
- Sintered stone benchtops
- Handleless cabinetry
- Brushed brass tapware
Owner Builder
Kensington Apartment Kitchen
A full kitchen renovation, with cabinetry, sintered stone benchtops and a sink sourced through yip for $19,350 less than comparable local retail pricing.
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Client Owner-builder
Location Kensington, New South Wales
Project Full apartment kitchen renovation
Sourced Cabinetry, sintered stone benchtops and a sink
Delivery Coordinated to site, on time and ready for installation
30%
saved, as reported by the client
57%
below local retail and trade pricing
1 Delivery
cabinetry and benchtops arrived together
2 Categories
The Project
A Kensington apartment owner took on a full kitchen renovation as an owner-builder. The brief was straightforward: quality materials, a clean finish and a sourcing process that would make the project easier to manage.
They came to yip for three key product categories: cabinetry, sintered stone benchtops and a sink. Bringing these purchases together meant sourcing and delivery could be coordinated through one partner.
What was sourced
- Cabinetry
Kitchen cabinetry sourced as part of the coordinated renovation package.
- Sintered stone benchtops
Benchtop surfaces for the renovated kitchen’s work areas.
- Kitchen sink
Sourced alongside the cabinetry and benchtops to simplify procurement.
The Result
By sourcing directly through yip, the owner-builder saved $19,350 AUD against comparable local retail pricing across the three product categories.
The materials arrived on site on time and ready for installation. Trades were able to get straight into the cabinetry installation and finished faster than expected, reducing time on site and the coordination required from the owner-builder.
The finished kitchen brought together a warm cabinetry finish, sintered stone benchtops and a new sink. For the client, the quality of the supplied materials exceeded expectations, alongside the savings achieved.
What the owner-builder wanted
- Quality materials and a clean kitchen finish
- Better value across the materials package
- A straightforward sourcing process
- Coordinated delivery, ready for the trades
The savings, in focus
Direct sourcing delivered a meaningful saving across the cabinetry, sintered stone benchtops and sink, with the procurement process managed by yip.
Savings relate to the materials sourced for this project. The percentage is the client’s approximate comparison. Savings vary with the products, specifications and quantities required for each project.
A closer look at the finish
The cabinetry, benchtops and sink in the completed Kensington kitchen.
How it came together
Three product categories, with sourcing and delivery managed through one partner.
The owner-builder’s experience
“The whole process with yip was incredibly straightforward.”
In Their Words
The whole process with yip was incredibly straightforward. They handled the sourcing, coordination and delivery, which made managing the renovation much easier. We saved around 30% compared to local retail pricing and the quality of the cabinetry, stone and sink exceeded our expectations. Everything arrived on time and ready for installation. I’d happily use yip again on future projects.
Sharlee R.
Owner-builder · Kensington, NSW
What this project achieved
- $19,350 saved on materials
A saving against comparable local retail pricing across cabinetry, sintered stone benchtops and a sink.
- Coordinated, on-time delivery
- Faster cabinetry installation
- Quality that exceeded expectations
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FAQ
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Have a project-specific question?
We respond to all enquiries within one business day. No sales pitch — just a straight answer.
There is no fixed minimum order value. However, the economics of importing work best at a certain scale — typically a full kitchen or bathroom fitout rather than individual items. We’ll always tell you upfront if a particular order doesn’t make financial sense to import.
From initial enquiry to site delivery, most orders take 10–16 weeks. This includes 2–3 weeks for sourcing and quoting, 4–6 weeks for factory production, 3–5 weeks for sea freight, and 1–2 weeks for customs clearance and last-mile delivery. We provide a detailed programme at the time of quoting.
We conduct quality inspections at the factory before goods are shipped. If a defect is missed and products arrive damaged or non-conforming, we manage the replacement process at no additional cost to you. This is why we only work with verified manufacturers who have agreed to our quality standards.
Yes. Most building materials attract a 5% customs duty and 10% GST on the landed value (FOB price + freight + insurance). We include all duties and taxes in our landed cost quotes so there are no surprises. Some product categories have 0% duty — we’ll identify these where applicable.
Absolutely — and most of our clients do. We typically handle the high-value, high-specification items (stone, cabinetry, tapware) where the savings are most significant, while locally sourced materials are used for structural and commodity items.
We only source products that meet the relevant Australian standards for their category. For plumbing fixtures, this means WaterMark certification. For electrical items, SAA certification. We provide full compliance documentation with every order.
Yes. For most product categories we can arrange samples prior to order. Sample costs are typically credited against your first order. Lead time for samples is usually 2–4 weeks.
From initial enquiry to site delivery, most orders take 10–16 weeks. This includes 2–3 weeks for sourcing and quoting, 4–6 weeks for factory production, 3–5 weeks for sea freight, and 1–2 weeks for customs clearance and last-mile delivery. We provide a detailed programme at the time of quoting.
