Arredo3 has a wide variety of finishes available to use for your new kitchen cabinets. Choosing the most appropriate finish for your lifestyle and aesthetic can seem like a daunting task, so we’ve got the lowdown from our supplier, Arredo3, on the pro’s and con’s of each material.

Lacquer

Available in a wide range of glossy, matt and metallic shades, a lacquer finish will allow you to customise your kitchen and channel your individual taste by either opting for a monochrome look or something that contrasts with the other pieces. Whilst it can be prone to scratches, it performs extremely well when it comes to cleaning and maintenance as well as price point.

Laminate

Hardwearing, practical and hygienic: a laminate finish is manufactured by coating panels with special resins, making them very suitable for use in the kitchen. There is plenty of choice in terms of colours which means that you can create your own very personal palette tailored to suit your taste. Laminate has excellent resistance to scratches, stains and cleans well. The price range is friendly and affordable.

Wood

If you want to incorporate warmth and texture into the kitchen, wood is a winning choice, regardless of whether your dream kitchen is modern or more on the traditional side. There are various kinds of wood available in the Arredo3 catalogue and you will be able to bring the finesse of wood with its exquisite grain to any kitchen composition. Wood is durable, resistant to stains and easy to clean. It can be pricey depending on the finish which is selected.

Fenix

A Fenix finish on a cabinet door stands apart for its soft, matte texture which is guaranteed to lift the whole setting in aesthetic terms. This innovative material is a mixture of cellulose and innovative resins, and it will allow you to experiment with touchable contrasts, especially if paired with the contrast of a glossy or wood finish. A mid-high end price range.

Glass

If you aspire to create a breezy, airy mood with a contemporary feel, a glass finish on the kitchen cabinet door is definitely the right solution. You have the option to choose between shiny, opaque or ribbed glass. Glass overhead cabinets are especially on trend right now with the ability to incorporate strip and backlighting for a moody glow. Whilst fairly delicate in nature, glass is easy to clean and resistant to marks and scratches.

Polymer

Extremely versatile and highly resistant: the polymer cabinet door will channel your own individual style in the kitchen. Thanks to a practical PVC coating, you can get your kitchen cabinet doors to look whatever way you want. Your options don’t stop at colour, you can also have wood patterning with a super natural effect.

PET

PET is a polymer material with a great many qualities that make it a perfect option for the kitchen. For instance? Not only is it impervious to water, stain resistant and remarkably hygienic, it also instantly elevates any setting with understated elegance. There is also the option of Recycled PET which is sustainable, eco-friendly and made from reclaimed waste, making it a 100% green choice for the kitchen.

Laminam

An innovative material made of laminated porcelain which not only has an elegant finish, but is also extremely practical for day-to-day cleaning and maintenance operations. Upkeep is effortless, but at the same time it is extraordinarily sturdy. And it is also impervious to liquids, scratchproof, heat-resistant and wards off the growth of mould and fungi. Laminam is expensive, but worth the investment.

Stratified HPL

The hallmarks of this material are remarkable imperviousness and resistance to oils. Stratified HPL is a special kind of laminate made from a series of cellulose-fibre layers impregnated with thermosetting resins. Extremely hardwearing yet lightweight, this material is perfect for kitchen cabinets and can be customised with finishes that mimic natural patterning with a lifelike effect.

As you can see, there’s a large variety of finishes available for use on your Arredo3 kitchen cabinets. We have samples of the finishes in our Retreat Design showroom and can guide you to select the most appropriate material for your project aesthetic and budget.

For more information or to schedule in design appointment, give us a call on (08) 6101 1190 or visit the showroom at 156 Onslow Rd, Shenton Park W.A.

How to choose your kitchen cabinet finish