Motide Raglan

Motide Raglan We are a joinery based in Raglan. We produce beautiful custom taylored timber designs with attention We can help with interior concepts, too.

We produce beautiful custom taylored timber designs with attention to detail.

We don’t design showroom kitchens. We design beautiful workhorses. 🛠️✨I wanted to show you the X-ray. Every orange line ...
08/04/2026

We don’t design showroom kitchens. We design beautiful workhorses. 🛠️✨

I wanted to show you the X-ray. Every orange line you see was a decision made about where your hands go, where the steam vents, and how to keep those 2.5mm gaps perfect.

Good design is usually about the stuff you don’t notice until it’s missing. Like the integrated rangehood (hidden in the lines!) or a spice drawer placed exactly where you’re standing at the stove.

We obsessed over the technical side not because we’re obsessed with details - okay, maybe a little - but because these details are what make a house feel easy to live in.

Safe design is easy. Unboring- balancing a high-voltage yellow concrete benchtop with plywood that can take a real-life beating, this where the joy is.

What’s the one thing in your kitchen that drives you crazy? For me, it’s always the ‘lucky dip’ drawers. 👇

And if you’re new here, WELCOME. As you can see, we’re obsessed with the ‘logic inside the plywood’ - the bridge between a technical drawing and a kitchen that actually stands up to a Monday morning scramble.
If you like to see more of the thoughts behind the design, follow along!

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The best way to end a long weekend. 🌙It’s been a beautiful few days here in Raglan - slow mornings, coastal air, and som...
06/04/2026

The best way to end a long weekend. 🌙

It’s been a beautiful few days here in Raglan - slow mornings, coastal air, and some sunsets that make you wanna stay a little longer.

Watching this home transition from the pink hues of sunset to the bright midday energy into that warm, interior glow is a reminder of why we design for the full 24 hours.

A home shouldn’t just look good in a photo; it should support you from your first coffee to the final ‘goodnight’.

I’m looking forward to getting back into the workshop tomorrow. I’ll be sharing some of the finer joinery details from this build, along with a ‘perfectly imperfect’ story about our latest ‘Local RAG’ feature. 📖✨

Hope your Easter was restorative. See you in the morning!

This is what it looks like to design for dopamine✨There’s a lot of talk about ‘safe’ design or design rules, but my favo...
02/04/2026

This is what it looks like to design for dopamine✨

There’s a lot of talk about ‘safe’ design or design rules, but my favorite projects are the ones where we throw the rulebook away and focus on what actually makes the person living there feel good.

Our client told me that every time he walks through his front door, he sees this fluorescent line glowing in his kitchen and it’s an instant mood-lifter. It’s a tiny detail, but it’s the heartbeat of the whole home.

Working on this project was a huge reminder for me that:

Yellow can pull the sun into a room, even when it’s pouring outside. 🌧️

Red creates a little ‘exclamation point’ that naturally draws people together.

Pink acts like a visual deep breath at the end of a long day.

We’re often taught to think about ‘the next owner’, but I think there’s so much power in building for the person you are right now. From the sustainable plywood to these pops of color, this home wasn’t built to be ‘correct’—it was built to be loved. 🩷🧡💚

I’d love to know—if you could add one ‘happy’ color to your home without overthinking it, what would it be? 👇

Let me know in the comments or send me heart in your favourite colour 💓

Design & Make .raglan
Plywood
Hardware
Glass splashback
Finished .nz
Concrete pigments

Why do some kitchens age so fast?It’s rarely the colour.And not always the materials.Often it’s the layout.The storage.T...
03/03/2026

Why do some kitchens age so fast?

It’s rarely the colour.
And not always the materials.

Often it’s the layout.
The storage.
The way the kitchen actually functions day after day.

A sustainable kitchen isn’t about bamboo or stainless steel.

It’s about thoughtful kitchen design.

Where the sink, dishwasher and waste are positioned with intention.
Where kitchen storage supports your real life routines.
Where a stainless benchtop is chosen because it performs- not because it’s on trend.

The hidden parts matter just as much as the visible ones.

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation and want it to feel calm, practical and built to last- feel free to ask questions here or send me a message.

We are always happy to talk things through.

25/02/2026

Couldn’t find bamboo dowels we loved…😯

Standard dowels just didn’t belong in this kitchen. We wanted matching bamboo dowels — but they weren’t available.

So we made our own. 🙌

When we talk about material honesty, we mean it at every scale. 💓

Planning a kitchen and care about how it’s made? DM us if you care about beautiful, honest materials in your home. 👋

Architecture
Cabinetry and kitchen detailing .raglan
Bamboo
Finish .nz
Stone too

Location 📍
Raglan, New Zealand



Location 📍
Raglan, New Zealand

25/02/2026

Couldn’t find bamboo dowels we loved…😯

Standard dowels just didn’t belong in this kitchen. We wanted matching bamboo dowels — but they weren’t available.

So we made our own. 🙌

When we talk about material honesty, we mean it at every scale. 💓

Planning a kitchen and care about how it’s made? DM us if you care about beautiful, honest materials in your home. 👋

Architecture
Cabinetry and kitchen detailing .raglan
Bamboo
Finish .nz
Stone too

Location 📍
Raglan, New Zealand

Not all kitchens hide their structure 🤩This bespoke bamboo kitchen island was designed as a true open frame construction...
23/02/2026

Not all kitchens hide their structure 🤩

This bespoke bamboo kitchen island was designed as a true open frame construction.

Every joint is visible — and structural.
Mortise & tenon connections, half joints, and handmade bamboo dowels interlock to create strength through the framework itself.

Bamboo is often underestimated, yet it is incredibly strong, sustainable, and beautifully expressive when treated with care.

We design kitchens for clients who value material honesty, refined detailing, and long-lasting construction. 🍃

If you’re drawn to kitchens that made using sustainable materials with attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you. 💚

Architecture
Cabinetry and kitchen detailing .raglan
Bamboo
Finish .nz
Stone too

Location 📍
Raglan, New Zealand

When opportunity and bamboo aligned 🌿We’ve been waiting for the right project to fully explore bamboo, and this Whāingar...
20/02/2026

When opportunity and bamboo aligned 🌿

We’ve been waiting for the right project to fully explore bamboo, and this Whāingaroa Raglan home by felt like that quiet alignment.

It gave us the chance to dive deep into the material—its warmth, texture, and possibilities—but it also came with challenges, testing, and trialling every step of the way.

Swipe through to see some details, and stay tuned for upcoming posts where we’ll share process images, learnings, and insights from working with this incredible material. ✨

Curious how bamboo could transform your space? Comment below or DM us to start the conversation!

27/11/2025

The Art of warm minimalism ✨

If you love a clean, simple home but still want it to feel welcoming, warm and truely yours, here are a few ideas from this coastal Raglan kitchen that might help you too:

• Choose natural materials that add warmth without adding visual clutter
• Keep a consistent palette across your kitchen, vanities + laundry to create calm flow
• Use fresh white walls to brighten the space and let your materials shine
• Mix textures — stainless steel, plywood + stone — for quiet character
• Add a few personal treasures you love (art, ceramics, heirloom pieces) to make it feel like your space
• Focus on simple, timeless lines so the room feels easy to live in
Warm minimalism isn’t about having less — it’s about surrounding yourself with things that feel good, last well, and carry meaning.
What’s one personal item you love having in your kitchen? 🤍👇

In this kitchen, a variety of design elements come together in perfect balance - each one complementing the next. Vertic...
20/11/2025

In this kitchen, a variety of design elements come together in perfect balance - each one complementing the next. Vertical lines soften the strong horizontal flow, gentle curves break up the straighter shapes, and a thoughtful mix of materials keeps the space rich without ever feeling overwhelming.

1️⃣ Kitchen island & workbench - A clean, open overview of the hearth of the space
2️⃣ Stainless-steel benchtop - Modern, tidy, durable. It elevates the look, while making cooking and cleaning a breeze.
3️⃣ Rounded open shelf - A soft, sculptural detail that adds warmth, character, and styling potential.

✨ Every detail was designed to be functional, beautiful, and built to last.

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Materials used:
Oak plywood
Benchtop
Feature panels
Softclosing hardware from
Stain&Oil .nz
Paint

Address

12-1 Nau Mai Road
Raglan
3295

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+64220678910

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