CLASSIC KITCHEN CABINETS
Bespoke traditional kitchen cabinets customized to suit your project’s requirments
Step into the timeless elegance of our classic kitchen cabinets collection, where tradition and modern functionality are in one space. Discover exquisite craftsmanship and enduring style for your culinary space.
What Is Classic Kitchen?
Classic kitchen cabinets, also known as traditional kitchen cabinets, epitomize timeless aesthetics. They are distinguished by elegant features like raised panel doors, decorative moldings, and ornate hardware, offering enduring appeal across various kitchen styles from traditional to transitional. Crafted from premium materials such as wood, these cabinets boast durability and a sophisticated look that can withstand changing trends over time.
Main Styles Of Cabinet Doors
Raised Panel
Raised Panel, Applied Moulding
Raised Panel, Arched
Raised Panel, Double Arched
Recessed Flat Panel
Shaker
These primary cabinet door styles are essential for classic and traditional kitchens, forming the foundation for a variety of mortise and tenon cabinet doors, as well as mitered cabinet door designs. Each style can be further refined with detailed alterations, creating new looks and adding sophistication to your classic kitchen. Contact us to explore the full range of styles and finishes.
Raised Panel, Cathedral
Raised Panel, Double Cathedral
Flat Panel, Slab
Frame & Mullion
Louvered / Shutter
Contact us to get the full range of syles and finishes
Main Materials And Finishes For Cabinet Doors
Soild Woods For Cabinet Doors:
The main collection of our solid woods are known for their durability and strength, with distinct colors and grain patters makes them a perfect choice for classic kitchens.
Walnut: Prized for its rich, dark brown color and striking grain patterns, exuding
warmth and elegance.
Cherry: Reddish-brown hue that deepens with age, enhancing its natural beauty.
Renowned for its fine grain and smooth texture.
Oak: Features a strong and prominent grain pattern with a variety of color
options, ranging from light to dark hues.
Ash: Showcases a light to medium brown color with prominent grain patterns
and a distinctively porous texture.
Solid wood samples serve as reference guides. Variations
in color and grain patterns are intrinsic to natural wood,
making each piece unique. These natural variations are
inherent characteristics of wood, and final product may
differ slightly from the samples provided.
Finishes And Colours For Solid Wood Cabinet Doors:
Solid wood kitchen cabinet doors can be finished using a variety of methods to enhance their appearance and durability. Here are some common finishing options and techniques:
Stains: Stains penetrate the wood and add color while allowing the natural grain to show through. Different stains can create a range of looks from light to dark tones.
Coating: Options like varnish, lacquer, and polyurethane provide excellent durability and water resistance. These transperant coatings can be applied in clear or tinted forms and come in various sheens. Clear coatings enhance the natural appearance of the wood, while those with color pigments can subtly add a desired color tone.
Solid Color Paint: Solid wood cabinet doors can be painted to achieve a smooth, uniform color. Painting is a versatile option that allows for a wide range of colors and finishes, including matte, satin, gloss, and with the right technique it can allow for the wood grain texture to be visible.
Rustic: This finish emphasizes a natural, aged, and often distressed look, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere reminiscent of country or farmhouse decor. Techniques like distressing, weathering, glazing, and chalk painting are all commonly used to achieve a rustic finish.
Stains
Clear Coat
Solid Color Paint
Solid Color Paint With Texture
Rustic
MDF- Medium Density Fiberboard For Cabinet Doors
For a cost-effective kitchen cabinetry option that doesn’t compromise on appearance or durability, MDF is the preferred choice after solid wood for traditional kitchens. It is stable and durable, resistant to warping, cracking, and expanding that might occur due to changes in humidity and temperature. This makes it a reliable choice for kitchen environments with fluctuating moisture levels. The two most common MDF configurations are:
Solid Wood – Hybrid/MDF: In this configuration, the cabinet door stiles and rails are made of solid wood, while the center panel is made of MDF.
Full MDF: The entire cabinet door is crafted from a single piece of MDF. The door style is achieved by routing the surface and edges, resulting in a wide range of designs perfect for a classic kitchen.
Both configurations are ideal for solid color paints.
Rigid Thermofoil 3D Laminat (RTF):Thermofoil laminate is produced by applying a thin layer of vinyl film to a routed cabinet door. The film is heated and vacuum-sealed onto the substrate, resulting in a seamless and durable surface. It is available in a wide range of colors, patterns, and textures, making it a popular choice for cabinet doors due to its versatility, affordability, and attractive appearance.
Finishes And Colours For MDF Cabinet Doors:
Glossy With Glazing
Glossy Green
Glossy Brown
Semi-Glossy White
Wood Pattern
Egg-Shell White
Matte Green
Matte White
Solid Color Paint (Lacquer): This is the most popular finishing method for MDF cabinet doors. Available in a wide range of colors, it allows you to easily match or contrast with your home’s color scheme. You can choose from matte, satin, or high-gloss finishes, all of which provide a smooth, clean appearance that is easy to clean and maintain. Additionally, techniques to achieve accent styles cabinet doors such as distressing, weathering, glazing, and chalk painting can be applied to add character and style to the doors.
Plywood / MDF with Natural Wood Veneer:
Plywood and MDF are popular choices for kitchen cabinet carcasses (cabinet box / cabinet body) due to their strength, durability, and resistance to warping, providing a sturdy foundation. These materials can be laminated with natural wood veneer and finished with appropriate coatings to match the wood species and color of the cabinet doors.
Plywood/MDF/Particlboard with High-Pressure Laminate (HPL):
High-Pressure Laminate (HPL) sheets are applied to core materials like plywood, MDF, or particleboard for kitchen carcasses, creating a durable, scratch-resistant, and easy-to-maintain surface. This cost-effective option, available in a wide range of colors and patterns to match cabinet doors, enhances both the appearance and longevity of kitchen cabinets.
Plywood/MDF/Particlboard With Melamine Thermally Fused Laminate:
Melamine thermally fused laminate (TFL) is utilized on core materials such as particleboard or MDF for kitchen carcasses, offering a resilient, scratch-resistant, and low-maintenance finish. This economical choice, with its array of colors and textures to match cabinet doors, elevates the aesthetic appeal and durability of kitchen cabinets.
Main Materials And Finishes For Cabinet Carcass
Natural Stone
Using natural stone like granite and marble for kitchen countertops offers several advantages. They are highly durable, able to withstand heat and heavy use, and provide unique, luxurious patterns and colors that enhance the kitchen's visual appeal, potentially increasing the overall value of a home. However, there are also disadvantages to consider. Both granite and marble require regular sealing to prevent stains and damage, and they can be expensive to purchase and install. Additionally, marble is particularly porous and more prone to scratching and staining compared to other materials.
What Are The Main Materials For Kitchen Countertops
Quartz countertops are a popular choice for kitchens, known for their durability, non-porous surface, and low maintenance. They offer a wide variety of colors and patterns, with designs and veins that extend through the entire depth of the slab, providing both aesthetic versatility and strength. However, quartz can be more expensive than some other materials and is less heat resistant than natural stone options.
Quartz
Sintered stones are a cutting-edge category of materials, encompassing innovations like large porcelain slabs from Laminam and ultra-compact surfaces from Dekton. These materials are engineered through high-temperature and pressure processes to create extremely durable, non-porous surfaces ideal for kitchen countertops. They offer numerous advantages, including resistance to scratches, stains, heat, and UV rays, and are available in a variety of colors and patterns. However, they can be more expensive than traditional materials, additionally, the patterns and veins are printed on the surface and do not extend through the entire depth of the slab, unlike some other materials.
Sintered Stone
Solid surfaces, often generically referred to as Corian, are a popular choice for kitchen countertops due to their seamless appearance and versatility. These materials offer several advantages, including being non-porous, easy to clean, and available in a wide range of colors and patterns. However, they can be susceptible to scratching and heat damage, and while minor damage can be repaired, they are generally less durable than natural stone or quartz alternatives.
Solid Surfaces
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