Optima Kitchens

14/10/2026

A little bit rough. A little bit refined. And very much intentional.

We love the mix happening here. The weathered texture of the floor, cool marble, warm timber cabinetry, softly lit glass doors and all those little details that make this bar feel anything but ordinary.

Different textures. Different temperatures. One very considered space.

Organised eclectic-ity at its best. ✨

Infinity Surfaces ZA

08/10/2026

A little bit of measuring.
A lot of drilling.
A fair amount of dust.
And eventually… a kitchen. 😂

Watch this space go from bare walls and cabinetry carcasses to a finished kitchen, with deep charcoal cabinetry, soft neutral uppers, warm timber and textured glass bringing it all together.

This is the part of the process you don't always get to see, and honestly, it's pretty satisfying.

01/10/2026

And here we are. ✨

A kitchen designed to make apartment living work beautifully. Warm birch plywood, rich Petrol Blue, a light Marmi Bianco countertop and clever storage come together to make every corner count.

From appliances to entertaining, everything has its place, without compromising on style.

A space transformed and ready to be lived in. 💙



✨ Finishes:
🔹 Enduro Quartz - Marmi Bianco countertops
🔹 Infinity Surfaces ZA Pulpis Brown 12mm at the drinks station
🔹 Satin Paint Petrol Blue — Light Shield 16
🔹 Birch appliance fronts
🔹 Larson Industries Blanco sink & mixer
🔹 Italtile vertical wall tiles
🔹 BSH Home Appliances

23/09/2026

16/09/2026

Tape measures out. Raw texture exposed.

You often see the beautiful finished kitchen.

What you don't always see is everything that happens in between.

The dust, the dismantling, the unexpected obstacles, the problem-solving and getting properly stuck into the process.

There’s something we really enjoy about this part. Watching a much-loved space slowly disappear, making the changes, tackling the challenges and seeing the new kitchen take shape piece by piece.

It's not always pretty, but it’s where the transformation happens.

10/09/2026

Sometimes you need to see the before to really appreciate the after.

This apartment kitchen had everything it needed, but the space wasn't quite working as it could. The layout, storage and finishes were ready for a rethink.

Swipe through and see the transformation, from the original space to a kitchen designed around how it would actually be lived in.

Every appliance was considered, every corner put to use, and the design brought together warmth, colour and practicality without making the apartment feel crowded.

A little more space where it matters. A little more personality. And a kitchen that finally feels like it belongs.

Swipe to see the difference. 💙

01/09/2026

35 Years of 🎉

Today, Optima Kitchens celebrates 35 years of designing, creating and bringing beautiful spaces to life.

We have so much love and appreciation for our clients, our team, and especially the people and partners who have been part of the Optima journey, some from the very beginning. From project start to finish, and through the decades, you have all helped make Optima what it is today.

What a busy and wonderful year this past one has been. And now, we look forward to everything the next 35 years may bring.

Thank you for being part of the journey. ❤️

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

A little throwback to last week's coffee morning at Optima Linden. ☕️

Beautiful kitchens, great coffee and even better company. Thank you to CupoCafe - Coffee Bar for wonderful coffee. To Gaggenau and Dekton by Cosentino for being part of the space, and to Audi Snÿman Interior Design for a partnership like no other - 30 incredible years.

A lovely one to look back on as we head towards a very special September for Optima. 35 years of

08/05/2026

Some spaces just make you slow down for a moment.

The warmth of natural wood. The strength of concrete and stone. Soft textures balanced against bold black finishes. And then, of course, that view.

A braai area designed for long conversations, quiet mornings, golden hour dinners, and the kind of weekends that turn into memories before you even realise it.

Beautiful design is never only about how a space looks. It’s about how it makes you feel when you’re in it.