Warm custom oak kitchen with marble surfaces and brass pendant lighting

Custom cabinetry material guide

Custom Cabinetry Materials

A clear look at the solid timbers and engineered panels behind our cabinetry.

Explore the materials

Material library

COMMON MATERIALS WE USE

Our cabinetry is built around two material families: natural timber for visible character, and engineered panels for controlled structure and scale.

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Solid timber

Natural timber species

Natural timber selected for its grain, warmth and cabinetry performance.

Solid timber

Small-leaf Cherry

Warm reddish colour with a fine, straight grain.

Best suited to
Feature cabinetry, wall panels, mouldings and smaller furniture

Lightweight and easy to work, with a warm tone that deepens over time; door scale is reviewed for stability.

Small-leaf Cherry material sample Custom cabinetry in Small-leaf Cherry
Selected grain and cabinetry application

Solid timber

North American White Ash

Pale, open-grained timber with a light architectural character.

Best suited to
Cabinetry, display units, wall panels and framed doors

Its pronounced straight and cathedral grain gives light interiors definition without visual weight.

North American White Ash material sample Custom cabinetry in North American White Ash
Selected grain and cabinetry application

Solid timber

North American Red Oak

Pronounced open grain with a warm, dependable character.

Best suited to
Full-height cabinetry, doors, wall panels and moulded components

Its visible pores and strong linear grain bring definition to large, calm cabinet elevations.

North American Red Oak material sample Custom cabinetry in North American Red Oak
Selected grain and cabinetry application

Solid timber

North American Red Cherry

Fine, smooth grain with a warm reddish tone that deepens with age.

Best suited to
Kitchen cabinetry, framed doors, drawer fronts and feature millwork

Its refined grain and naturally evolving colour suit warm, tailored interiors.

North American Red Cherry material sample Custom kitchen cabinetry in North American Red Cherry
Selected grain and cabinetry application

Solid timber

African Wenge

Rich red-brown timber with bold, flowing grain and natural contrast.

Best suited to
Feature cabinetry, full-height doors, wall panels and statement millwork

Its expressive striped grain gives large cabinet elevations warmth, movement and depth.

African Wenge material sample Custom cabinetry in African Wenge
Selected grain and cabinetry application

Solid timber

North American White Oak

Pale, warm timber with a calm open grain and subtle natural variation.

Best suited to
Kitchen cabinetry, framed doors, wall panels and architectural millwork

Its durability and balanced grain suit bright interiors where texture should remain quiet and refined.

North American White Oak material sample Custom cabinetry in North American White Oak
Selected grain and cabinetry application

Solid timber

North American Black Walnut

Deep chocolate-brown timber with flowing grain and natural tonal variation.

Best suited to
Kitchen cabinetry, feature doors, islands and premium architectural details

Its rich colour and expressive grain bring depth and focus to tailored interiors.

North American Black Walnut material sample Custom cabinetry in North American Black Walnut
Selected grain and cabinetry application

Solid timber

Burmese Teak

Golden-brown timber with fine straight grain and natural dimensional stability.

Best suited to
Kitchen cabinetry, full-height doors, islands and high-use architectural details

Its natural oils, stability and warm tone suit refined cabinetry designed for long service.

Burmese Teak material sample Custom cabinetry in Burmese Teak
Selected grain and cabinetry application
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Engineered panels

Engineered and composite panel systems

Five panel constructions specified around door scale, weight, structural stability, finish and installation requirements.

Engineered panel

European Engineered Core

Balanced construction developed for tall painted doors.

Best suited to
Tall doors, painted fronts and drawer faces
Reference specification
22 / 25 mm · reference height up to 2750 mm

A layered core helps control movement in oversized door formats.

European engineered spruce core sample
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Engineered panel

Premium Plywood

Layered strength for dependable cabinet construction.

Best suited to
Carcasses, wall panels and structural components
Reference specification
9 / 18 / 25 mm · multiple panel lengths

Cross-laminated veneers support stability across a wide range of cabinet dimensions.

Premium multilayer plywood sample
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Engineered panel

Aluminium Honeycomb Composite

High rigidity at lower weight for exceptional door heights.

Best suited to
Ultra-tall cabinet doors
Reference specification
22 / 26 mm · doors above 2750 mm

The honeycomb structure increases rigidity where scale makes weight and deflection critical.

Aluminium honeycomb composite sample
Material sample

Engineered panel

ENF OSB

A versatile structural panel with low formaldehyde emissions.

Best suited to
Slab doors, carcasses and wall panels
Reference specification
9 / 16 / 18 / 25 mm · ENF grade

Thickness is matched to the job, from back panels and cabinet bodies to doors and wall systems.

ENF OSB material sample
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Engineered panel

Solid-Wood Finger-Jointed Panel

Continuous timber strips joined for practical stability.

Best suited to
Carcasses and selected door constructions
Reference specification
9 / 16 / 18 / 25 mm

Rubberwood or oak strips create a strong, workable panel while retaining real-wood substance.

Solid-wood finger-jointed panel sample
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