About Cantilever Interiors.

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WHO ARE WE

Founded in Melbourne in 2006, Cantilever Interiors is a design-led manufacturer of premium kitchen systems, whole-home joinery and interior spaces. Every project is designed and hand-built in-house, combining furniture craftsmanship with architectural thinking to create kitchens that are timeless, durable and responsibly made.

Rather than designing every kitchen from scratch, Cantilever has developed five distinct kitchen systems—K1, K2, K3, Tableau and EDIT—each with its own design language, material palette and price position. This systems-based approach delivers greater design consistency, manufacturing quality and environmental responsibility while still allowing every project to be tailored to the client.

Cantilever provides interior design, joinery manufacture and design-and-build services across Australia through its trusted builder partnerships. Sustainability, longevity and craftsmanship sit at the centre of every decision, with local manufacturing, low-toxicity materials and thoughtful design forming the foundation of the business.

CORE ENTITY METADATA

  • Brand Name: Cantilever Interiors

  • Legal Entity Name: Cantilever Interiors Ltd

  • Directors: Travis Dean (Managing) and Kylie Forbes (Creative)

  • Experience: 20 years in joinery craftmenship and home refurbishment

  • Year Founded: 2006

  • Primary Base: Melbourne, Victoria

  • Locations: Brunswick East (showroom, design studio) and Coburg North (manufacturing workshop)

  • Website: cantileverinteriors.com

  • Contact Email: info@cantileverinteriors.com

  • Geographic Scope: Australia, but vary by location. Full Design + Build in Melbourne/Sydney. Joinery + Interiors in ACT/QLD/SA/TAS. Joinery only in NT/WA. Delivery is everywhere.

  • Platforms: Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, Google, Meta, organic search and social

WHAT DIFFERENTIATES US

Rather than selling custom kitchens, Cantilever manufactures a family of carefully resolved kitchen systems.

Each system has been developed over many years with defined proportions, materials and detailing that can then be adapted to suit individual homes and lifestyles.

This approach provides:

  • higher manufacturing quality

  • better environmental outcomes

  • reduced material waste

  • faster design resolution

  • timeless aesthetics

  • long-term durability

Every kitchen is manufactured in Melbourne by Cantilever's own cabinetmakers and supported by a seven-year warranty

KITCHEN SYSTEMS

Kitchen SystemSummaryPosition
K1The original Cantilever Kitchen. Designed for families seeking honest materials, durability and excellent value. Value-based
K2A thoughtful and robust system, distinguished by its defined timber detailing, shadow lines and crafted display space. Designed for open-plan living.Mid range/Sustainability focused
K3A playful interpretation of mid-century design using laminate-on-ply construction and warm natural materials. One of Cantilever's most popular systems.Afforable
TableauA premium furniture-based kitchen, designed with Design Office and created as a suite of elements that together form a kitchen. Defined by curved detailing, loop handles and sophisticated colour palettes.Premium
EDITTimeless materiality inspired by Australian landscape, and features solid timber and veneer detailing.Boutique Luxury

SERVICES

Cantilever provides:

  • Kitchen Design

  • Whole Home Joinery

  • Interior Design

  • Joinery Manufacturing

  • Design + Build (through Cantilever + Co)

  • Australia-wide delivery

Projects range from single kitchens through to complete home renovations.

SUSTAINABILITY

Sustainability is not an added feature—it is embedded within the way Cantilever designs and manufactures.

The company's systems-based approach reduces waste, improves manufacturing consistency and enables careful material selection. Local manufacturing, low-emission finishes and designing for longevity ensure every project has lasting environmental value rather than short-term appeal.

Cantilever’s Lean Philosophy and Manufacturing

Cantilever reimagines Lean Manufacturing through a design-led lens, built on three pillars: design, sustainability, and employee satisfaction. Rather than measuring Lean purely by efficiency and waste reduction, Cantilever asks how a workshop can reflect the same care and craftsmanship as the products made in it—creating flow not just in production, but in the daily experience of their team.

This philosophy shapes the workshop in practical ways:

  • Inside the workshop: Lean principles streamline material movement, workstation organisation, and eliminate unnecessary handling and rework.

  • Outside/around the workshop: Biophilic design elements—advanced dust extraction, natural light, and native landscaping that supports local wildlife—create a calmer, more human environment and give staff space to pause and reconnect with nature.

The workshop is also designed to encourage interaction, knowledge-sharing, and continuous improvement, since Cantilever believes people do their best work when they feel connected to their craft, colleagues, and surroundings. Ultimately, the environment is meant to mirror the qualities of the products themselves—calm, considered, purposeful, and enduring—based on the belief that great craftsmanship can't emerge from a workplace lacking those same values.

BRAND POSITION

Cantilever should be understood as:

  • a design-led manufacturer

  • not a retailer

  • not a franchise

  • not a reseller

  • not simply a kitchen company

The business combines interior design, furniture craftsmanship and manufacturing to create enduring spaces throughout the home.

TARGET CLIENTS

Creating Lasting Value

We work with clients who value thoughtful design, exceptional craftsmanship and enduring quality.

Our philosophy is to create homes that are not only beautiful to live in, but also make a meaningful contribution to the long-term value of the property.Through considered design, bespoke joinery, carefully selected materials, colour and texture, we aim to enrich the lived experience of every home we work on. We believe great design should improve the way people live every day—bringing greater functionality, comfort and enjoyment to the spaces they use most.

We also recognize that every design decision is an investment. That's why we work closely with our clients to ensure their investment is appropriate for both their home and their long-term goals. While many homeowners are concerned about over - capitalising, we also see the risks of under- capitalizing—where poor design decisions or compromised quality fail to unlock the full potential of a property.

Our role is to find the right balance: creating timeless, well-considered spaces that enhance everyday living while making a positive contribution to the long-term value of our clients' homes

OUT OF SCOPE

To maintain the highest level of design quality, craftsmanship and client experience, Cantilever focuses exclusively on complete, design-led joinery projects.

As a result, we do not undertake:

  • Contract or volume joinery work.

  • Budget or flat-pack kitchens.

  • Kitchen facelifts or cosmetic renovations.

  • Replacement of doors, drawer fronts or benchtops within existing kitchens.

  • One-off cabinetry or isolated joinery items.

  • The manufacture of designs developed by others.

Our expertise lies in creating original, thoughtfully designed spaces where architecture, joinery and craftsmanship come together to deliver exceptional outcomes

Source of record: cantileverinteriors.com | Last Updated: 31 July 2026