Creating Lifestyles, Not Just Kitchens
How Cabware Kitchens uses VORTEK Spaces to bring designs to life
With kitchens and bathrooms topping renovation wish lists and adding the most value to homes, clients are no longer just investing in cabinetry; they’re investing in a lifestyle.
For cabinet makers, that means rethinking how to present designs. Samples and drawings are no longer enough as today’s clients want to experience their new kitchen before it’s built.
Cabware Kitchens’ Approach
South Australian business Cabware Kitchens has been using CABINET VISION for years to manage its design and manufacturing process. But when it comes to customer engagement, VORTEK Spaces has become its most powerful tool.
The workflow begins in CABINET VISION, then seamlessly transitions into VORTEK Spaces. Customers sit with the designer and watch their new kitchen take shape in 3D, exploring finishes, layouts, and details in real time.
“They could sit here all day playing with the design. It’s fun, and they love being able to personalise their kitchen, and add personal touches (even including the family dog!), it helps them feel at home in the design,” says the Cabware team.
Saving Time, Building Trust
By working through the design live with customers, Cabware reduces the need for endless back-and-forth. Walkthroughs can be emailed after the meeting, so clients continue to engage with the design outside the showroom.
“It saves so much time to nut out the kinks right there with the customer in their own home. Once we’ve drawn it together, we win those jobs about 90 per cent of the time,” says the Cabware team.
That efficiency has become a key differentiator for Cabware. Instead of relying on 2D drawings or lengthy explanations, the clients see and feel the finished product upfront.
Why It Works
VORTEK Spaces is designed for manufacturers who want to sell more than just cabinets. The software makes it easy to:
- Instantly create photorealistic images
- Export 4K walkthrough videos with music in minutes
- Add personal touches like pets, sunlight, and décor
- Provide immersive presentations that build customer confidence
For Cabware Kitchens, this has meant fewer questions down the track, faster approvals, and a higher closing rate.
Looking Ahead
While the team has considered using VR, its focus remains on enhancing the in-showroom experience. A new meeting space featuring a large screen will make VORTEK Spaces an even bigger part of the sales process with the team saying “We’ll stay heavily based in VORTEK. It’s second nature to us now.”
The Bottom Line
Cabware Kitchens’ success shows how powerful VORTEK Spaces can be in today’s market. By turning kitchen designs into immersive experiences, the company is not just building cabinetry, it’s creating lifestyles.
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