Kitchenettes for Airbnb and Self-Catering Units

Guests who book a self-catering unit expect to be able to cook, even if it is only breakfast and a simple supper. For...

19 October, 2026 / 0 Comments

Kitchen Drawers vs Doors: Which Base Units Are Best?

When you plan a kitchen, one question comes up again and again: should the base units have drawers or doors? Base units...

17 October, 2026 / 0 Comments

Tall and Broom Cupboards for Utility Storage

Brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, ironing boards: every home has tall, awkward items with nowhere to live. They end up leaning in a...

17 October, 2026 / 0 Comments

Galley, L-Shape and U-Shape Kitchens: Which Layout Fits You?

Before you choose a single unit, you need to know the shape of your kitchen. Most South African kitchens fall into one...

17 October, 2026 / 0 Comments

DIY Cupboards for Contractors & Developers

Builders, developers and landlords fitting out multiple units face a different set of pressures to a homeowner doing a single kitchen. Budgets...

14 September, 2026 / 0 Comments

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