Elegant designs

Lago, from Mobalpa's Tendance Collection, imparts a classic yet modern feel to any kitchen.

Cabinets set a kitchen's style and tone. Therefore, it is crucial to explore all your options before making the final decision.

Renowned French brand Mobalpa was founded in 1949, at Thônes, France, by Societe Fournier. The company is now 100 years old and has made a name for itself in three areas, namely kitchens, bathrooms and fitted wardrobes.

Working with wood is a tradition among the mountain dwellers of the region, which is dotted with alpine chalets built entirely of wood that, for centuries, have withstood the ravages of weather at its worst.

Mobalpa certainly benefits from this environment and from its time-honoured traditions. When it began, the company consisted of a modest workshop in which a handful of craftsmen produced solid rustic fittings for its local clientele.

In 1947, Mobalpa produced its first fitted kitchens, and has been producing fitted kitchens for over 40 years and customised bathroom cabinets since 1993. Development of the state-of-the-art techniques is devoted specifically to this activity.

Today, Mobalpa is the among leading makers of kitchen cabinets in France. There are over 40,000 homeowners in France whose homes get fitted with Mobalpa kitchens every year.

Mobalpa kitchens are available in three collections. These are the 100 % Design Collection which focuses on elegant, creative and contemporary designs, the Tendance Collection, which concentrates on classical, timeless designs and the Heritage Collection featuring country designs accented by the nobility of wood.

Check out the classic, modern feel of Lago. The beige kitchen has a unique combination of moulded lacquered doors. A wedged oak island unit doubles up as a food preparation counter or dining counter.

It is crafted for ample storage space. A mineral worktop complements its façade. Lago is a design from the Tendance Collection.

Managed by Advantage Resources Sdn Bhd (ARSB), the sole distributor of Mobalpa products in Malaysia, Mobalpa kitchen cabinets are showcased in its latest outlet in Damansara Utama.

By The Star