Madre
Madre is a Tokyo-based bespoke kitchen manufacturer founded in 2007, designing and handcrafting one-of-a-kind custom kitchens for high-net-worth homeowners, luxury residential developers, and high-end resort properties in Japan, with over 1,700 projects completed.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2007
- HeadquartersTokyo, Japan
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Madre does
Madre Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based bespoke kitchen manufacturer founded in 2007 by designer-CEO Hitomi Yamane. The company designs and fabricates one-of-a-kind custom kitchens for high-net-worth individual homeowners, vacation and resort properties (Niseko, Karuizawa, Hakone), and luxury residential developers, with a portfolio of more than 1,700 completed projects to date. Its core product is fully bespoke kitchen design and manufacturing, supported by a four-stage process (Inquiry & Request, Basic Plan Proposal, Contract & Production, Installation) in which skilled craftsmen produce each unit over approximately 45-60 days with millimeter-precision specification and concurrent on-site measurement. Madre's technology base is human craft and design capability rather than software; premium materials and high-end appliances (GAGGENAU, MIELE, LIEBHERR) are specified per project. The product surface extends into complementary offerings including interior coordination, custom vanity and washstand design, and order-made furniture, typically delivered alongside kitchen engagements.
Madre generates revenue through direct, quote-based sales of custom kitchen units to individual clients and select enterprise developer engagements, with pricing determined per project based on design complexity, materials, and size. Distribution is showroom-led from a single Tokyo headquarters in Setagaya, supported by architect and interior-designer referrals and ongoing editorial coverage in premium design publications such as MODERN LIVING and I'm home. In April 2026, Madre was acquired by Face Network Inc., a Tokyo Standard Market-listed real estate developer, becoming a subsidiary intended to supply bespoke kitchens for Face Network's high-end rental residence series THE GRANDUO and GranDuo, beginning with THE GRANDUO FUKASAWA (completion scheduled end of June 2027). Founder Hitomi Yamane continues as CEO.
Madre firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Madre
- Legal name
- Madre Co., Ltd.
- Website
- https://madre-style.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2007
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Madre is a Tokyo-based bespoke kitchen manufacturer founded in 2007, designing and handcrafting one-of-a-kind custom kitchens for high-net-worth homeowners, luxury residential developers, and high-end resort properties in Japan, with over 1,700 projects completed.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Madre industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Custom Kitchen Manufacturing
- NAICS
- Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing (33711)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Custom Cabinet Design & Build (HSAPAIAA)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management (HSAPAAAK)
Keywords
Where Madre is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Tokyo
- HQ country
- Japan
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Madre business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- Custom Kitchen Sales: Madre designs and produces completely custom-made kitchens. Revenue is generated through direct sales of bespoke kitchen units to individual homeowners, with each project priced individually based on design complexity, materials, and size requirements. The company serves luxury housing and high-end rental residences markets.
- Interior Coordination Services: Interior coordination services including consulting for custom kitchens, kitchen product planning, design and sales, and complete interior coordination for clients.
- Seminars and Events: Planning, management, and production of seminars and events related to kitchen design and lifestyle.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Multi-year contract | Custom Quote-Based Pricing |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels6 records
Madre product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Madre is a Tokyo-based bespoke kitchen manufacturer that designs and builds fully custom kitchens for individual residential clients. Founded in 2007 by designer Hitomi Yamane, the company produces millimeter-precision kitchen units (typically ~1,500 mm deep, 600–1,100 mm wide) using premium materials sourced per client specification, and has delivered more than 1,700 kitchens through a four-stage process covering interview, plan, construction, and after-service. Adjacent offerings include interior coordination services, custom vanities/washstands, and custom furniture pieces.
Product overview
Madre is a bespoke custom kitchen manufacturer founded in 2007, specializing in one-of-a-kind kitchens designed and crafted collaboratively with each client. The core offering is Custom Kitchen Design & Manufacturing, where Madre listens to client aspirations, lifestyle, and priorities to create kitchens uniting refined design with stress-free functionality. The process spans four stages: Inquiry & Request, Proposal of Basic Plan, Contract & Production (45–60 days of skilled craftsmanship), and Installation. Madre has delivered over 1,700 custom kitchens to date. The company also offers related add-on services: Interior Coordination (covering dining-kitchen and room interiors, furniture, curtains, wallpaper), Custom Vanity & Washstand Design, Custom Furniture (beds, shelving, outdoor furniture, storage solutions), and Custom Kitchen Consulting (advising on layout, materials, appliances, and coordinating among clients and architects). Madre primarily serves luxury housing, high-end rental residences, and discerning homeowners in Japan.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Madre Custom Kitchens Fully bespoke kitchen design and manufacturing for individual residential clients, delivered through a four-stage process (interview, plan, construction, after-service) producing millimeter-precision units (typically ~1,500 mm deep, 600–1,100 mm wide) tailored to each client's cooking style, home layout, and aesthetic preferences; priced per project via custom quotes.
- Interior Coordination Service Design and coordination service for homeowners and project partners integrating the custom kitchen with surrounding interior elements (flooring, walls, lighting, windows, doors) so the kitchen reads as a unified part of the broader interior fit-out rather than a standalone fixture.
- Custom Vanity / Washstand Bespoke bathroom vanity and washstand design and fabrication for residential projects, offered as a complementary custom furniture line alongside Madre's kitchen offering.
- Custom Furniture Bespoke residential furniture design and fabrication for homeowners seeking custom pieces coordinated with Madre kitchens and interiors.
- Kitchen Consulting / Design Interview Paid consultation and design interview conducted by Madre's designers (including founder Yamane) with prospective clients to scope and specify a custom kitchen project before manufacturing.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 1,700 custom kitchens created since 2007
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Madre
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Madre technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
Madre partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Face Network Inc.coreFace Network Inc., a Tokyo-based real estate developer and custom kitchen manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Standard Market, has acquired Madre and made it a subsidiary. The acquisition aims to enhance kitchen quality in Face Network's high-end rental residence series THE GRANDUO and GranDuo, with Madre's original kitchens to be adopted starting with THE GRANDUO FUKASAWA, scheduled for completion at the end of June 2027.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Madre competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Cleanup Corporation: Cleanup is a major Japanese kitchen manufacturer (listed) producing stainless-steel kitchens for the broader residential market; comparable to Madre as a Japanese kitchen brand but competing at higher volume and lower price points than Madre's bespoke segment.
- LIXIL Corporation: LIXIL is Japan's largest homebuilding products conglomerate, offering kitchens (incl. premium lines) at scale through dealer networks; comparable as a broad incumbent in the Japanese kitchen market with overlapping premium offerings but serving a much wider customer base than Madre.
- Takara Standard: Takara Standard is a major Japanese manufacturer of kitchens (enamel), bathrooms, and interior products, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange; comparable as a broad incumbent with system-kitchen offerings that overlap with Madre's category at different price tiers.
Direct peers
- SieMatic: SieMatic is a German luxury kitchen manufacturer with a global dealer network serving HNW homeowners and architects; comparable to Madre as a premium, design-led bespoke kitchen brand targeting luxury residential customers.
- Valcucine: Valcucine is an Italian premium kitchen manufacturer focused on high-design, custom residential kitchens with innovative materials — directly comparable to Madre in positioning around bespoke design and luxury homeowner segment.
- Sanwa Co., Ltd. Sanwa is a Japanese custom kitchen manufacturer specializing in fully bespoke residential kitchens, directly comparable to Madre in product category, target customer (luxury residential), and showroom-based consultation model.
- Pedini: Pedini is an Italian premium kitchen manufacturer focused on design-led, customizable kitchens for luxury residential projects; comparable to Madre as a design-forward European bespoke kitchen brand operating in the same premium homeowner segment.
- Toyo Kitchen Style: Toyo Kitchen Style is a Japanese premium kitchen brand offering high-design custom kitchens for luxury residential projects, directly comparable to Madre's positioning in the premium bespoke segment with strong design-led brand identity.
- Bulthaup: Bulthaup is a German premium bespoke kitchen manufacturer serving luxury architects and homeowners globally; it is comparable to Madre as an internationally recognized premium bespoke kitchen brand with a craft/design-led value proposition.
Emerging players
- Crest Haus (Takumi no Ie / similar bespoke kitchen brands): Crest Haus-style small Japanese custom kitchen studios serve the same HNW residential niche as Madre, representing emerging direct competitors in the bespoke kitchen segment with similar craft-based production models.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Madre social profiles
Digital presenceMadre financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Madre leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Madre funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Madre M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Madre
What does Madre do?
Madre is a Tokyo-based bespoke kitchen manufacturer that designs and builds fully custom kitchens for individual residential clients. Founded in 2007 by designer Hitomi Yamane, the company produces millimeter-precision kitchen units (typically ~1,500 mm deep, 600–1,100 mm wide) using premium materials sourced per client specification, and has delivered more than 1,700 kitchens through a four-stage process covering interview, plan, construction, and after-service. Adjacent offerings include interior coordination services, custom vanities/washstands, and custom furniture pieces.
Is Madre a public or private company?
Madre is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was Madre founded?
Madre was founded in 2007. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Madre based?
Madre is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, in the Asia region.
How does Madre make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Custom Kitchen Sales are the primary driver. The others are interior Coordination Services and seminars and Events.
Who are Madre's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Cleanup Corporation, LIXIL Corporation and Takara Standard. Direct peers are SieMatic, Valcucine, Sanwa Co., Ltd., Pedini, Toyo Kitchen Style and Bulthaup. Crest Haus (Takumi no Ie / similar bespoke kitchen brands) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Madre have an API?
No public API is recorded for Madre.
What industry is Madre in?
Madre's product category is Custom Kitchen Manufacturing. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HSAPAIAA, Custom Cabinet Design & Build, with a secondary code of HSAPAAAK, Kitchen Permitting, Design & Project Management. Its NAICS code is 33711.