Our team

Our teams is made up of individual members as well as our wonderful suppliers and partners. Each person on our team is hard working and meticulous. Get to know some of the most important members of the team below.

Teresa Pinheiro

Designer & Owner

Teresa has over 20 years experience in the kitchen design industry.  In 2011 she started her own company, Vanilla Kitchens. She has designed showrooms, Decorex stands, as well as in-numerous home and office spaces. She is well versed in all the technical and design aspects of the business. Teresa also designs with careful consideration and oversees everything, double-checking that it has all been installed correctly and is up to the highest standards. She is passionate about creating practical and beautiful spaces for her clients.

Fanny Mmelesi

Professional Fitter

Fanny has been working with Vanilla Kitchens since its conception. He is a loyal, trust worthy, and hard working individual. He has many years of experience in the kitchen and cupboard fitting industry. His work is clean and methodical.

Our process

  • Look at samples.
  • Discuss what you want, need,and a budget.
  • Think about the appliance that need to be incorporated into your space.
  • The designer will come to your home or office to measure the space.
  • Further discuss your design options.
  • Choose & measurethe appliances.
  • Make final decisions on the materials you would like to see in the space.
  • Take a look at the professional design of your space.
  • Make changes, if necessary.
  • Sign off on the design.
  • Receive a quote.
  • Upgrade or downgrade various fixtures, if need be,  to accommodate your budget.
  • Sign-off on the quote.
  • Pay the 70% deposit.
  • Materials will be ordered from the factory.
  • Manufacturing time from date of deposit is approx. 15 – 21 working days.
  • Materials will be delivered to the site.
  • Pay a further deposit of 20%.
  • Installation of the cupboards will begin.
  • The site will be measure for countertops, if necessary.
  • It will take 5 -7 days for manufacturing and installation of the countertops.
  • At this point plumbers, tilers, and electricians will be able to come in and finish off your space.
  • The site will be cleaned of dust and debris so that you can move in.
  • Your space is finished!
  • Sign-off on your space.
  • Time to relax and enjoy.
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