Cover A softly layered living room composition in Mretty showroom highlights built-in shelving, warm lighting and restrained material palette
A softly layered living room composition in Mretty showroom highlights built-in shelving, warm lighting and restrained material palette
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For Mretty, high-end cabinetry means lower uncertainty, not higher complexity, nand its new Singapore showroom is where that philosophy comes to life
Mretty was founded on the belief that cabinetry should be conceived as part of a complete spatial framework rather than treated as an afterthought. Its Chinese name, 渼庭 (Měi Tíng), pairs an archaic word describing the shimmer of moving water with a reverent term for home and household, evoking fluid beauty grounded in a sense of belonging. The English name draws from the ideas of “modern, rare and aesthetic”, marking a contemporary yet considered sensibility.
Now established in Singapore, the brand has translated that philosophy into a physical presence. Its new showroom at the Luzerne Building in Bendemeer functions less as a retail outlet and more as a demonstration of how design, production and installation can operate within a single, cohesively coordinated arrangement.
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Above The Mretty Singapore showroom features a meticulously lit double-height display cabinet that anchors and frames the space
The Mretty Singapore showroom features a meticulously lit double-height display cabinet that anchors and frames the space
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Rooted in System
To Mretty, being high-end is not defined by ornamentation or price positioning; rather, it is framed around reliability and long-term performance. In Singapore’s humid climate, cabinetry must withstand years of daily use without swelling, warping or hardware fatigue. Material stability, precise edge treatment and structural detailing have therefore become critical considerations.
“To us, high-end is not about making something look complicated. It is about reducing uncertainty for the homeowner and ensuring the cabinetry performs years after installation,” says Lynda Xie, deputy general manager of Mretty.
Rather than approaching each room independently, the company begins with a unified dimensional and structural framework for the entire residence. Storage planning, circulation and integrated lighting are developed within that single logic so that spaces relate to one another in a cohesive way. The aim is consistency in both function and finish over time.
Above A spacious material library invites clients to plan alongside their designers and Mretty specialists fluent in English and Mandarin;
A spacious material library invites clients to plan alongside their designers and Mretty specialists fluent in English and Mandarin;
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Local Precision
Mretty’s Singapore team is organised across design, project management and technical coordination. Interior planners oversee spatial integration, while joinery specialists focus on cabinetry detailing and execution. Client consultants and project managers guide the communication process from concept to construction, supported by a technical and supply chain unit that translates drawings into fabrication-ready specifications.
Operating in a multicultural context, the team works in both English and Mandarin. Design proposals, quotations and contractual documents can be issued in either language according to client preference. This bilingual framework is intended to ensure alignment at every stage of the process in the Singapore market.
Above In the Mretty Singapore showroom, the material library showcases an extensive range of finishes, allowing clients to assess texture, tone and detail firsthand
In the Mretty Singapore showroom, the material library showcases an extensive range of finishes, allowing clients to assess texture, tone and detail firsthand
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Production follows an industrialised model. Once site measurements are completed locally, technical drawings are broken down and coded before fabrication takes place in China using CNC-controlled machinery. Units are trial assembled in the factory prior to shipment, then installed in Singapore by trained local teams under a rigorously standardised procedure.
“A carpenter builds furniture for a room. We are designing a system for the entire home,” Xie explains. “When everything is developed within one framework, the result is more consistent and easier to maintain.”
Quality control spans material inspection, production checks and installation review. Because design, manufacturing and installation operate within one coordinated structure, responsibility remains centralised. Mretty states that it provides a 10-year warranty for its system cabinetry in Singapore, subject to terms.
Above A textural medley of illuminated shelving and sculpted wall panels
A textural medley of illuminated shelving and sculpted wall panels
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Experience to Execution
The Singapore showroom is arranged according to the sequence of daily life, moving from the entry and living areas to the kitchen, bedroom and wardrobe zones. Visitors are able to examine not only finished surfaces but also internal board structures, edge-banding details and hardware systems. Drawers, hinges and integrated lighting can be tested directly, offering a tactile grasp of alignment, movement and build quality.
The space is designed for both private homeowners and design professionals. For homeowners, it provides visibility into how materials and systems are constructed before committing to renovation. For architects and interior designers, it serves as a technical reference point for collaboration.
Above This compact yet stylish kitchen display highlights streamlined cabinetry with integrated illumination
This compact yet stylish kitchen display highlights streamlined cabinetry with integrated illumination
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“Renovation is not a one-time expense,” Xie notes. “It is an investment in how you live every day. We encourage clients to think in terms of long-term performance rather than short-term savings.”
By framing cabinetry as an integrated living system rather than a series of isolated elements, Mretty positions its work as both engineered and experiential. In a market where renovation decisions carry significant financial and lifestyle implications, that emphasis on durability, clarity and accountability forms the foundation of its offering.
Mretty Singapore, 72 Bendemeer Road, #01-07 Luzerne Building. Tel: 8877 4657. mretty.com
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