How to Build a Kitchen Island from Base Units

A kitchen island is one of the most requested features in an open-plan kitchen, but a custom-built one can carry a hefty...

07 September, 2026 / 0 Comments

DIY Kitchens for the Northern Suburbs: Bellville, Durbanville & Brackenfell

If you live anywhere across Cape Town's Northern Suburbs, from Bellville and Durbanville to Brackenfell and Kuils River, you're closer to a...

07 September, 2026 / 0 Comments

Cupboards for Coastal Cape Town Homes: Beating Humidity and Salt Air

If you live anywhere near the Cape Town coastline, from Blouberg to Muizenberg, you already know that sea air brings more than...

07 September, 2026 / 0 Comments

PVC Wrap vs Melamine Cupboard Doors: Which Should You Choose?

Choosing a door finish is one of the biggest decisions in any kitchen or bedroom cupboard project, and at DIYCupboards.com we manufacture...

07 September, 2026 / 0 Comments

White Kitchen Cupboards: A Styling Guide

White kitchens never really go out of style, and in South African homes they've stayed a firm favourite for a good reason:...

17 August, 2026 / 0 Comments

Kitchen Cupboards for Rental Properties

If you own more than one rental property, you'll know a kitchen renovation isn't a once-off cost, it's a recurring one. Every...

14 August, 2026 / 0 Comments

Kids’ Bedroom Cupboards & Storage Ideas

A kids' bedroom takes a different kind of punishment to the rest of the house: toys underfoot, clothes that seem to multiply...

13 August, 2026 / 0 Comments

Under-Stair Storage Cupboard Ideas

If you're staring at that awkward triangle of space beneath your staircase and wondering what to do with it, you're not alone....

11 August, 2026 / 0 Comments

Garage Storage Cupboards That Last

Garages tend to become a dumping ground for everything that does not have another home, from garden tools to old paint tins...

15 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

Scullery Ideas for South African Kitchens

A scullery gives South African homeowners somewhere to hide the mess of everyday cooking, from dirty dishes to bulky small appliances, so...

15 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

Built-In Oven & Microwave Units Explained

Built-in ovens and microwaves give a kitchen a streamlined, fitted look, but choosing the right housing cupboard can be confusing if you...

15 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

Laundry Cupboard Ideas for SA Homes

For many South African homes, the laundry area is an afterthought, tucked into a corner of the kitchen, garage, or an outside...

15 July, 2026 / 0 Comments

DIYCupboards.com Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of DIY Excellence

Twenty years is a big deal, and today we celebrate exactly that. DIYCupboards.com officially turns 20, and we could not be more...

26 June, 2026 / 0 Comments

Flat Pack Wardrobes: A Beginner’s SA Guide

Flat pack wardrobes have become the go-to bedroom storage solution for South African homeowners who want a built-in look without the custom...

02 June, 2026 / 0 Comments

Bedroom Cabinets vs Cupboards: SA Buyer’s Guide

If you have been shopping for bedroom storage in South Africa, you will have noticed that the terms "cabinet" and "cupboard" are...

02 June, 2026 / 0 Comments

What Is a Kitchen Cupboard Carcass?

If you have ever spent time researching kitchen renovations or flat pack cupboards, you will likely have come across the word "carcass."...

29 May, 2026 / 0 Comments

Kitchen Wall Units That Maximise Vertical Space

In most South African kitchens, the most consistently wasted space is not on the floor, it is on the walls. The stretch...

29 May, 2026 / 0 Comments

Credenza Guide: Built-In Style for SA Homes

The credenza is one of those pieces of furniture that does a great deal of quiet, useful work in a home, and...

29 May, 2026 / 0 Comments

Convert a Garage to a Granny Flat with DIY Kitchens

Converting a garage into a granny flat is one of the most popular home improvement projects in South Africa right now. It makes...

26 May, 2026 / 0 Comments

Why Buy Direct: Factory Priced DIY Kitchen Sets

When you buy a kitchen from a traditional kitchen company, you are paying for much more than just the cupboards. You are...

26 May, 2026 / 0 Comments