When you walk into a fancy interior design showroom in Kuala Lumpur or Petaling Jaya, you see beautiful mockups and polished sales representatives. But have you ever asked yourself:
"Who is actually building these cabinets?"
The truth about the Malaysian renovation industry is that many "Design Firms" do not own a factory. They are essentially project managers who outsource the actual work to carpenters like us.
While project management is valuable, it comes with a cost: Markups.
At Fatt Interior, we operate differently. We are Factory Direct. Here is how skipping the middleman can save you up to 20% on your renovation budget without sacrificing quality.
1. The Hidden "Middleman" Cost
In a traditional renovation scenario, the money trail looks like this:
- You pay the Design Firm.
- The Design Firm takes a 20-30% cut for management and profit.
- The Design Firm hires a Factory (Subcontractor) to build the cabinets.
This means if you pay RM20,000 for a kitchen, only about RM14,000 worth of material and labor is actually going into your home. The rest is administrative fees.
The Factory Direct Difference: When you hire Fatt Interior, you are dealing directly with the manufacturer in Seremban.
- No outsourcing fees.
- No sales commissions.
- Your budget goes directly into high-grade Plywood and expert craftsmanship, not office rental.
Pro Tip: Always ask your contractor: "Do you own your own carpentry factory, or do you outsource?"
2. Direct Communication = Zero "Lost in Translation"
Have you ever told a designer you wanted a "dark oak" finish, but the installer arrived with "walnut"?
This happens because of the "Telephone Game." You tell the designer, the designer tells the site supervisor, and the site supervisor tells the factory. Mistakes happen at every step.
When you work with Fatt Interior: You speak to the people who cut the wood.
- If you want a specific curve on your TV console, we measure it and cut it.
- If you need to change a drawer size last minute, we can adjust it at our factory immediately.
3. Customization Without Limits
Many middlemen contractors prefer "Standard Sizes" because they buy ready-made boxes from suppliers to maximize their profit.
But Malaysian homes—especially older terrace houses in Melaka or odd-shaped condos in KL—rarely have standard walls.
Because we own the machinery, we offer True Customization.
- Odd angles? We cut to fit.
- Ceiling beams? We wrap around them.
- Specific height requirements? We build to your ergonomics.
You aren't choosing from a catalogue; you are building for your home.
👉 Read: How We Choose the Best Materials (Plywood vs. Melamine)
4. Faster Accountability
If a cabinet door is misaligned, a middleman has to "call the supplier" and wait for a schedule slot. This can take weeks.
Since our factory is in Seremban and our teams are constantly on the road to KL and Melaka:
- We own the schedule.
- We own the responsibility.
- We fix issues faster because our reputation depends on it.
Summary: Smart Renovation for 2026
You don't need to sacrifice design to save money. You just need to spend smarter.
By going Factory Direct, you strip away the administrative bloat and put your money where it matters: into durable materials and skilled carpentry.
Planning a full home makeover? Don't miss the big picture. Check out our Ultimate Guide to Custom Cabinets & Renovation in Seremban, KL & Melaka for a step-by-step walkthrough of the entire process.
Want to see where your furniture is made? We invite you to visit our factory in Seremban. See the plywood, smell the sawdust, and meet the team that will build your dream home.