Cabinetry & Structure
Storage is the number-one thing tiny-home owners wish they had more of. Smart cabinetry — deep drawers, a real pantry, and the right materials — makes a small kitchen work. Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.
Cabinetry options
Flat-Pack Cabinets (DIY)
Pre-cut modular cabinets you assemble and install yourself. The most popular tiny-home choice — affordable, customisable and light enough to handle solo.
Advantages
- Cheapest route
- DIY-friendly — no installer needed
- Modular sizes plus cut-to-measure
- Easy to source (Bunnings/IKEA etc.)
Disadvantages
- You do the assembly and levelling
- Quality varies by brand
- Standard sizes may need filler panels
Indicative pricing
Custom / Installed Cabinets
Made to measure by a cabinetmaker and installed for you. Best fit and finish for an awkward or premium tiny-home layout, at a higher price.
Advantages
- Perfect fit for tight/odd spaces
- Premium finishes and hardware
- No DIY work
- Maximises every millimetre
Disadvantages
- Most expensive option
- Longer lead times
- Overkill for a simple build
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Deep Drawers vs Cupboards
Drawers pull the contents out to you, so you see and reach everything without crawling into a dark cupboard. Designers almost always recommend drawers in a small kitchen.
Advantages
- Far easier access to pots, pans, food
- Uses the full cabinet depth
- Feels bigger and tidier
- Great for a galley layout
Disadvantages
- Drawer runners cost more than hinges
- Slightly less raw volume than open shelves
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Pantry & Tall Storage
A full-height pantry or pull-out tall unit is the single most valued storage feature in a tiny kitchen — often more useful than a bigger fridge.
Advantages
- Huge storage in a small footprint
- Pull-out versions reach the back easily
- Frees up bench and overhead space
Disadvantages
- Takes a full vertical run of space
- Pull-out mechanisms add cost
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Carcass Material (weight matters!)
The cabinet box itself. On a tiny home on wheels, material choice affects both durability and weight. Plywood gives the best strength-to-weight; particleboard is cheapest but heaviest for its strength.
Advantages
- Plywood: light, strong, moisture-tolerant
- HMR particleboard: cheap and widely available
- Choice lets you balance cost vs weight
Disadvantages
- Solid timber throughout is heavy — watch your trailer limit
- Cheap particleboard swells if it gets wet
Indicative pricing