Minimaal en Mooi

Minimaal en Mooi Custom wood working is our thing!

Minimaal en Mooi, is a local South African professional woodworking company that specialises in small-batch handcrafted propagation stations, art studio accessories, floating picture frames, home decor, butcher block countertops, and wooden countertops, and bespoke wood furniture all made out of premium quality hardwood.

Can you guess our favorite Tool Brand?? 👀 Good things are coming soon! 😁Festool South Africa Dean Martin
11/09/2026

Can you guess our favorite Tool Brand?? 👀

Good things are coming soon! 😁

Festool South Africa
Dean Martin

📍 Jeffreys Bay Project – 2025Every piece of solid timber tells its own story.For this project, we manufactured and suppl...
14/07/2026

📍 Jeffreys Bay Project – 2025

Every piece of solid timber tells its own story.

For this project, we manufactured and supplied solid edge-grain Kiaat countertops for a beautiful home in Jeffreys Bay. The clean linear grain, rich golden-brown tones and natural variation of Kiaat create a timeless surface that will continue to develop character for years to come.

• Solid edge-grain Kiaat construction
• Hand-selected premium Kiaat timber
• Durable protective finish
• Supplied ready for installation

No veneers.
No printed patterns.
No two countertops are ever the same.

Just solid hardwood, built to last for generations.

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Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke
📞 061 153 9495
✉️ [email protected]

✨ Raw, unvarnished vs Sealed – Face-Grain KiaatOne of the questions we get asked most is how Kiaat changes once it’s fin...
12/07/2026

✨ Raw, unvarnished vs Sealed – Face-Grain Kiaat

One of the questions we get asked most is how Kiaat changes once it’s finished.

These photos compare raw, unsealed, sanded Face-Grain Kiaat with Face-Grain Kiaat sealed using Rubio Monocoat Oil Plus 2C Pure.

While these are different pieces of timber, they clearly show what you can expect:
• Richer, warmer tones
• Greater depth and contrast in the grain
• Enhanced natural character
• A protected surface that’s built for everyday living

Every piece of solid wood is unique, so the exact colour and grain will always vary—but the transformation is always something special.

Which look do you prefer: raw or sealed?

📍 Johannesburg ProjectNatural timber has a way of transforming a kitchen without demanding attention.For this project, w...
12/07/2026

📍 Johannesburg Project

Natural timber has a way of transforming a kitchen without demanding attention.

For this project, we made a solid face-grain Kiaat countertop with a waterfall end, allowing the grain to flow from the work surface down the side panel. The result is a clean, modern kitchen softened by the warmth and character of real hardwood.

• Solid face-grain Kiaat construction
• Waterfall end detail
• Hand-selected premium timber
• Durable protective finish
• Precision manufactured in South Africa

No veneers.
No printed patterns.
No two countertops are ever the same.

Just solid hardwood, built to last for generations.

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Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke
📞 061 153 9495
✉️ [email protected]

Face Grain Kiaat — bold, natural, unmistakable.This is where Kiaat truly shows off.Face grain brings out the full depth ...
31/03/2026

Face Grain Kiaat — bold, natural, unmistakable.

This is where Kiaat truly shows off.

Face grain brings out the full depth of the timber — flowing lines, rich colour variation, and those signature dark streaks that make every slab feel alive.

No two surfaces will ever look the same.

And that’s exactly the point.

Why clients choose face grain Kiaat:
• Striking visual impact — every board tells a story
• Warm, rich tones that elevate any kitchen or workspace
• A premium, furniture-grade look that feels permanent and grounded

This isn’t a “safe” surface.It’s a statement piece.

We can help with your home renovation!
Contact us on 061 153 9495 / 061 242 6395en.mooi

📍 Nelspruit Project - 2024For this space, we crafted a full face-grain Kiaat bar and countertop installation, paired wit...
26/03/2026

📍 Nelspruit Project - 2024

For this space, we crafted a full face-grain Kiaat bar and countertop installation, paired with vertical Kiaat slats and warm LED lighting to create a space that feels both refined and inviting.

Project features:
• Solid face-grain Kiaat bar counter
• Matching Kiaat countertops throughout
• Custom Kiaat slatted bar front
• Integrated LED lighting to highlight texture and depth
• Clean cabinetry contrasted with warm natural timber

This wasn’t designed to blend in.
It was designed to anchor the entire space.

At Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke, we don’t try to make wood look perfect.
We let it be real — and build around its character.

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Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke
061 153 9495 / [email protected]

Edge Grain Kiaat — where strength meets natural beauty.There’s a reason Kiaat is one of the most loved hardwoods in Sout...
13/03/2026

Edge Grain Kiaat — where strength meets natural beauty.

There’s a reason Kiaat is one of the most loved hardwoods in Southern Africa. Its warm tones, rich colour variation, and distinctive grain create surfaces that feel both timeless and alive.

This edge grain Kiaat countertop highlights exactly that — long flowing grain patterns, subtle contrasts, and the natural character marks that make every board unique.

Edge grain construction is ideal for kitchen countertops because it offers:

• Excellent stability
• Strong, durable surfaces for everyday use
• A clean, elegant grain pattern that flows across the entire top

At Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke, we believe a countertop should feel like a permanent part of the home, not something temporary.

And real wood does exactly that.

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Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke
061 153 9495 / 061 242 6395

Sometimes the most beautiful details in wood are the ones nature left behind.This end-grain butcher block surface reveal...
11/03/2026

Sometimes the most beautiful details in wood are the ones nature left behind.

This end-grain butcher block surface reveals the true character of the timber — growth rings, natural colour variation, and the unique story captured inside every block.

End grain construction isn’t just about aesthetics.
It’s also one of the strongest and most durable ways to build a wooden surface, making it ideal for cutting boards, butcher blocks, and heavy-use kitchen areas.

Why end grain works so well:
• The wood fibres absorb impact from knives instead of dulling them
• Exceptional durability under daily use
• Natural patterns that make every surface completely unique

No two blocks are ever the same.

That’s the beauty of working with real wood.

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Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke
[email protected]
061 153 9495 / 061 242 6395

📍 Hoedspruit Project 2025Warm wood tones, clean cabinetry, and natural textures coming together in this beautiful Hoedsp...
11/03/2026

📍 Hoedspruit Project 2025

Warm wood tones, clean cabinetry, and natural textures coming together in this beautiful Hoedspruit home.

For this project we crafted and installed Rubberwood countertops and built a custom kitchen island, paired with solid pine shelving in the scullery to create a practical space that still feels warm and inviting.

Rubberwood is a fantastic choice for countertops.
It offers a tight grain, excellent stability, and a warm natural colour that works beautifully with modern cabinetry.

Spaces like these show how real wood adds warmth and character that manufactured surfaces simply can’t replicate.

Built for everyday living.
Crafted to last for years.

If you’re planning a kitchen renovation or new build and want solid wood surfaces made to measure, we’d love to help.

📩 Send us a message to start your project.
[email protected]
061 153 9495 / 061 242 6395

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Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke

📍 Vlees Bay Project 2024There’s something special about solid Yellowwood in a coastal home.For this project in Vlees Bay...
11/03/2026

📍 Vlees Bay Project 2024

There’s something special about solid Yellowwood in a coastal home.

For this project in Vlees Bay, we crafted custom Yellowwood countertops and built-in cupboards designed to complement the exposed beams and clean architectural lines of the space.

The goal was simple:
Create a warm, natural interior that feels grounded in the surrounding landscape.

Every surface was carefully selected, joined, and finished to highlight the unique grain, colour variation, and character that only real wood can offer.

What you see here:
• Custom Yellowwood countertops
• Built-in solid wood cupboards and shelving
• Natural grain features preserved in the boards
• A warm finish that enhances the wood’s natural tone

This is the kind of project where the materials speak for themselves.

If you’re planning a kitchen or interior project and want authentic solid wood surfaces, we’d love to help.

📩 Send us a message to start the conversation.
[email protected]
061 153 9495 / 0612426395
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Minimaal en Mooi Houtwerke

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Shop 2, Uitkyk Rd, Rhino Hill
Mbombela
1201

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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