What Materials Are Our Cabinets Made From? | Quality & Construction Explained
Our founder, Alan, has spent years perfecting the construction of our cabinetry. This page explains exactly how we build them — and why we believe they are among the finest available in the UK today.
Cabinet Construction and Materials used in creating our amazing cabinetry.
We have made our standard cabinets from the very best materials available to give them beauty and a long life.
Combining the best of natural woods with the technology available to us today.
For an overview of our process, see our How We Work page. If you want to browse our ranges, visit our Collections.
Cabinet Construction

Premium Range - Cabinet Construction | |
Carcases | Engineered Oak Veneered Plywood - This gives superior Strength combined with beauty and is arguably the very best material to make any cabinet from - PLEASE NOTE THAT OAK IS A NATURAL PRODUCT AND AS SUCH THERE ARE VARIAIONS IN GRAINING, COLOURS, ETC |
Drawer Boxes |
Dovetailed Oak - Stunning Dovetailed Oak front and back Magic Move Soft close adjustable Drawer runners |
Carcase & Drawer Box Finish | Clear Lacquered to show off the stunning engineered oak |
Cabinet Style | In-Frame |
Cabinet Frame | Made from Solid wood - Pre primed - ready to be painted - this allows any dinks or scrapes that happen during delivery or fitting to be repaired before final painting - Touch up and repair kit provided for this |
Door Rails & Drawer fronts | Made from Solid wood - Pre primed - ready to be painted - this allows any dinks or scrapes that happen during delivery or fitting to be repaired before final painting - Touch up and repair kit provided for this |
Centre Panel on Doors and Drawers | MDF - Pre primed - ready to be painted - this allows any dinks or scrapes that happen during delivery or fitting to be repaired before final painting - Touch up and repair kit provided for this |
Hinges Available | Butt Hinges in 7 Finishes - Made by Alexander & Wilks |
Extras Available | Soft close Dampeners available as an Upgrade to standard magnetic catch |
Door Styles Available | Standard Style is a plain 40mm frame and plain 70mm door rail - we can add internal beading to these doors to personalise more |
Panel Styles Available | Plain panel as Standard - we can also do V Grooved or Panelled |
Cornice Style | 4 Main Styles of Cornice readily available - Others available by order |
Plinths available | As standard Legs go to the floor on all cabinets with Plinth set back behind, we can remove the legs and have a clear run of plinth if required, or we can add a Skirting to the fronts if required |
Finish
Doors and Frames are Pre primed - ready to be painted - this allows any dinks or scrapes that happen during delivery or fitting to be repaired before final painting - Touch up and repair kit provided for this
Interiors are Lacquered - Oak coloured Wax pencil supplied for any interior scrapes or dinks
Beadings
Our standard plain frame and door style is called the DORSET. From there, you can choose a variety of internal beadings to personalise your design:
- No Beading – Simple Shaker style
- Beading A – SUSSEX
- Beading B – LONDON
- Beading D – WINCHESTER
- Beading C – HAMPSHIRE





See some examples in our Galleries or visit our Instagram page for more inspiration.
HINGE COLOURS
Hinge colours available to create that look you want.
Cornice Styles
Plinth Styles Available
P1 Plinth Legs Visible - Plinth Set back
Skirting (Beaded frame shown part of our Bespoke Range)
4 different Styles of Skirting available -
Soft close Dampeners Available - Upgrade your kitchen to the very latest and best dampeners available for In-Frame kitchens
Oak Interiors
As a natural product Oak offers a great deal, however it is a natural product and as such will vary in graining, colour and look - so please be aware that the interiors of the cabinets can contrast with one another with colour - grain style - knotting
Some examples below -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are The Painted Kitchen Company?
The Painted Kitchen Company is a family-run business with over 20 years of experience in crafting high-quality, British-designed kitchens. We pride ourselves on personal service and outstanding value.
What makes your kitchens unique?
We combine timeless design with premium materials and customisable options. From door styles and colours to hardware and finishes, every kitchen we supply is tailored to you — without compromising on quality.
Where do you deliver?
We supply and deliver throughout the UK, including remote areas. Delivery options include both flatpack and pre-assembled cabinetry, depending on your needs.
Do you offer design help?
Absolutely. We offer free CAD planning, quoting support, and personal advice to ensure your kitchen layout works beautifully for your home.