Materials

Fronts, worktops and finishes

The options in plain words: where each one works well and how to look after it. We talk about material types, not brands; the final choice is made together, with samples, after the survey.

Kitchens, wardrobes, bathrooms

Cabinet fronts

The fronts are the visible face of a kitchen or wardrobe. There are three main options, and they can be combined in one project.

  • Lacquer

    Texture: representative

    An MDF front that is painted and sealed to give a seamless, single-colour surface. It can be high-gloss or matt, the choice of colours is very wide, and there are no visible edge bands.

    Works well for
    Handleless modern kitchens; anyone after high gloss or a particular colour.
    Care
    Wipe with a soft, damp cloth; avoid scourers and harsh chemicals. Fine scratches and fingerprints show more readily on high gloss.
  • Melamine-faced board

    Texture: representative

    Ready-made chipboard or MDF with a melamine surface pressed on, its edges closed with banding. It comes in many woodgrain, plain and textured decors. It suits flat fronts; it cannot be profiled or routed.

    Works well for
    Large areas such as wardrobes, entryway and study units; woodgrain cabinets; kitchens on a tighter budget.
    Care
    Wipe with a damp cloth. Keep edge bands away from standing water, especially around the sink and dishwasher.
  • MDF (foil-wrapped or painted)

    Texture: representative

    Routed fronts are cut from MDF: shaker, classic framed or grooved designs. The surface is either wrapped in PVC foil (membrane) or painted. Foil gives a seamless wrapped finish, while painted MDF can take any colour, just like lacquer.

    Works well for
    Shaker and classic kitchens; framed vanity units and wardrobes.
    Care
    Wipe with a damp cloth. For foil-wrapped fronts next to the oven or dishwasher, we recommend a protective strip against heat and steam.

Kitchens and bathrooms

Worktops

The worktop is the hardest-working surface in the kitchen. Choose it for how it handles heat, water and scratches as much as for its looks.

  • Laminate (including woodgrain)

    Texture: representative

    A decorative, hard-wearing laminate surface pressed onto chipboard. It comes in wood, stone and plain designs; woodgrain laminate gives a warm look with less upkeep than solid timber.

    Works well for
    Kitchens that want a warm wood look; budget-conscious projects.
    Care
    Use a trivet rather than setting hot pans down directly. Do not let water stand at joints or around the sink.
  • Compact laminate

    Texture: representative

    A thin, dense slab made of resin-impregnated layers pressed under high pressure, solid all the way through. It stands up to water and knocks, and its slim edge looks modern.

    Works well for
    Handleless kitchens with a slim worktop; bathroom counters.
    Care
    Wipe with a damp cloth; use a chopping board rather than cutting on the surface.
  • Quartz composite

    Texture: representative

    A surface made from crushed quartz bound with resin. It is non-porous, resists stains and has a consistent colour across the slab; white and light shades are popular.

    Works well for
    Busy kitchens; white or light-coloured worktops and islands.
    Care
    Soapy water or a neutral cleaner is enough. Use a trivet for very hot pans and avoid harsh chemicals such as bleach.
  • Stone look: natural stone and porcelain slab

    Texture: representative

    Natural stones such as marble and granite, or porcelain slabs that look like stone; either gives a veined, genuine stone feel. Natural stone can be porous and needs resealing from time to time; porcelain stands up better to heat and stains.

    Works well for
    Islands, marble-look kitchens and bathroom counters.
    Care
    Do not leave acids such as lemon juice or vinegar on natural stone. A neutral cleaner is enough for porcelain.

Details

Wood, glass and light

Surface and lighting details you will see again and again in our finished work.

  • Wood veneer and oak look

    From the opposite end: undermount stainless sink in front, oven built into a tall unit on the right

    Real wood veneer or oak-effect surfaces bring warmth to wall cabinets, tall-unit niches, TV walls and studies. They balance easily with greige, anthracite and white.

    Works well for
    Galley kitchens, open shelving, study and TV walls.
    Care
    Wipe with a damp cloth along the grain. In direct sun the colour can mellow over time.
  • Fluted panels

    Wide view of the greige wardrobe wall, the LED-lit open shelf column and the bench

    Fronts and panels with vertical grooves add rhythm and depth to wardrobes, entryway units, island ends and walls. Used as doors, they make storage read as part of the wall.

    Works well for
    Entryway units, wardrobes, kitchen island ends.
    Care
    Dust the grooves with a soft brush or a microfibre cloth.
  • Glass and smoked-glass display units

    Gloss white L-shaped kitchen with smoked-glass wall cabinets, a glass-shelved display column and marble-look floor

    Clear or smoked glass doors in slim black frames. With glass shelves and interior lighting they show off glassware, crockery and decorative pieces, and lighten a run of closed cabinets.

    Works well for
    Full-height display columns, rows of wall cabinets, study shelving.
    Care
    Clean the glass with glass cleaner and the frame with a damp cloth.
  • LED shelving and hidden lighting

    Desk wall head-on: warm-lit oak-look open shelves, white drawer units and cable ports in the desk

    Warm LED strips hidden under shelves and wall cabinets or inside niches light the worktop and give the room a soft glow in the evening.

    Works well for
    Above the worktop, open shelves, display units, entryway niches.
    Care
    Wipe LED profiles with a dry cloth; we recommend keeping drivers and connections accessible.

Behind the doors

Fittings and interior organisation

A good kitchen starts behind the doors. These are solutions used in our finished projects.

  • Handleless (gola) rail

    The island from the left, with the full floor-to-ceiling unit wall and the white door

    A grip channel built into the cabinet or front instead of handles. Surfaces stay clean-lined, and nothing sticks out in a narrow walkway.

    Works well for
    Modern and galley kitchens, islands.
    Care
    Wipe the channel with a damp cloth now and then so grease and dust do not build up.
  • Cutlery inserts and inner drawers

    Cutlery trays and inner drawers fitted to the drawer size keep cutlery, utensils and small items in order.

    Works well for
    Top drawers next to the hob and worktop.
    Care
    Most inserts lift out for washing; wipe the drawer with a dry cloth.
  • Pull-out larders and corner baskets

    Pull-out larders in tall units, narrow pull-out baskets and swing-out corner baskets bring items at the back within easy reach.

    Works well for
    Tall units, narrow modules beside the hob, the corners of L- and U-shaped kitchens.
    Care
    Wipe the baskets now and then, and keep heavy items in the lower ones.
  • Plate racks and dish drainers

    A drainer rack in the wall cabinet over the sink, or a pull-out plate organiser below it: washed plates and glasses dry behind a door and the worktop stays clear.

    Works well for
    Wall cabinets over the sink, drawers next to it.
    Care
    Empty and rinse the drip tray regularly.

The exact price follows a free survey

Price depends on size, materials and fittings. The survey and 3D visualisation are free; once your choices are settled, we prepare a detailed quote.