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Materials for kitchens and wardrobes

Six materials we work with every day, with the advantages and limits of each, so you can choose based on how you will use them.

Solid wood sample with visible grain
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Solid wood

Natural wood all the way through

Solid natural wood. The grain differs from door to door, and the surface can be repaired for decades.

  • Very long-lasting, with a nice patina over the years
  • It expands and contracts with humidity, so it needs proper construction
  • The most expensive option, worth it mainly for door fronts & countertops
Durability
Natural look
Value
Natural wood veneer sample
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Natural wood veneer

Natural wood on an MDF core

A thin sheet of natural wood over a stable MDF core. It gives the look of solid wood without its warping.

  • Natural wood to the touch and to the eye
  • More stable than solid wood in humidity and heat
  • Needs care with knocks and dings, because the sheet is thin
Durability
Natural look
Value
Lacquered MDF sample in a matte finish
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Lacquered MDF

Painted surface

Smooth, painted surfaces in any shade you want, in a matte, satin or gloss finish.

  • Any color & routed patterns on the door
  • Ideal for modern handleless Gola profiles
  • Scratches can be fixed with spot repainting
Durability
Natural look
Value
Melamine sample with a wood texture
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Melamine (particleboard)

The material for carcasses

Realistic wood textures at an affordable price. The standard material for cabinet carcasses.

  • Best price-to-performance ratio, wide variety
  • Resistant to scratches & daily use
  • Needs quality edge banding (ABS), which is what determines its lifespan
Durability
Natural look
Value
HPL laminate sample
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HPL laminate

For heavy use

The toughest door front for heavy daily use.

  • Excellent resistance to scratches, humidity and heat
  • Ideal for work surfaces & children's rooms
  • A cooler look compared to natural wood
Durability
Natural look
Value
Countertop samples: quartz and engineered stone
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Countertops: quartz, engineered stone, HPL

The work surface

The countertop takes the hardest use in the kitchen, so its material matters.

  • Quartz: non-porous, does not stain, long lifespan
  • Engineered stone: the look of natural stone, integrated sinks
  • HPL: affordable, with a wide range of patterns
Durability
Natural look
Value

In most designs we combine more than one material, depending on the spot and its use.

Kitchen with a marble island, oak bar stools and material samples on the countertop

Touch the materials in person.

Our showroom has samples of every material, so you can compare them side by side.

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