Two cabinets can share the same carcass and hardware and still look and wear very differently, because of the finish on the shutters. These are the four finishes we use, and where each one makes sense.
Laminate
A thin, printed decorative sheet pressed onto the board. It comes in matte, suede, textured and wood-grain looks, resists scratches well and is easy to clean. Laminate is the finish in our Essential package.
Acrylic
A glossy sheet with a deep, mirror-like shine. It makes small kitchens feel brighter, but fingerprints show more, so it pairs well with handle profiles rather than push-to-open shutters.
PU (polyurethane) paint
A sprayed paint finish in almost any colour, in matte or gloss. Because it is painted, edges can be rounded and colours matched closely. Acrylic and PU are the finishes in our Premium package.
Natural veneer
A thin slice of real wood, such as walnut, oak or teak, finished with lacquer. Every sheet has its own grain, so no two shutters are identical. Veneer is the finish in our Luxe package, often with solid wood accents.
How to choose
- Heavy daily cooking: laminate or matte PU are the most forgiving.
- A small or dark kitchen: acrylic or gloss PU bounce light around.
- A warm, crafted look: veneer, or a wood-grain laminate on a tighter budget.
You can try two-tone combinations of these finishes in the Design Studio on our homepage before you meet your designer.
