Materials and finishes · Barcelona

Boards, timber, lacquer and hardware for bespoke furniture

The material list may include engineered boards, lacquer, veneer, solid timber, laminate, glass and metal. You will receive a shortlist, not a catalogue to decode alone.

The choice is part of the project

The best material is the one that suits the way the furniture will be used

We do not recommend finishing in isolation. The same look may require a different base, edge or hardware depending on the room and frequency of use.

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Wear and tear

Humidity, heat, shocks, cleaning, load and opening frequency

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Design and light

Colour, texture, grain, sheen and relationship with floors and walls

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Maintenance

Ease of cleaning, repair and performance over time

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Planned investment

We prioritise what adds value to use and avoid unnecessary extra costs

Direct consultation · Recommendation by project · No obligation

Tell us what furniture you need

A manager will review the use, the space and your references to guide you on the appropriate materials

Material families

Options with which we can manufacture

This guide explains the common possibilities. Availability, brand, collection, tone and final specification are confirmed with your project manager

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Technical melamines

A versatile solution for interiors of wardrobes, kitchens, living rooms and furniture for daily use. They offer a wide variety of colours, woods and textures with easy maintenance

The manager confirms adequate quality, thickness, edge and resistance
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Lacquered MDF

Allows smooth surfaces, custom colours and machined fronts. It is common when looking for a continuous, matte or satin composition, with greater design freedom.

The type of lacquer and the preparation are defined according to the piece and its use.
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natural timber veneer

It provides grain and natural warmth with greater dimensional stability than a solid piece. It is suitable for living rooms, bedrooms, offices and projects with a more architectural presence.

We select species, cut, tone and varnish together
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solid timber

It is used in fronts, structures, mouldings, countertops or details where its resistance and character add value. Its natural performance must be considered from the design

The project manager explains where it makes technical and economic sense
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HPL and laminates

High resistance surfaces for areas exposed to friction, humidity or frequent cleaning. Available in colours, mineral designs, woods and technical finishes

The specification depends on the room and the support used
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plywood

Stable structural board with characteristic edge, useful in certain technical solutions, visible interiors and furniture with contemporary appearance

Class, thickness and finish are assessed for each application
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Glass, mirror and metal

They complement display cases, doors, shelves, dividers and decorative details. They can provide lightness, reflection, transparency or contrast within the same piece of furniture.

Safety, weight, fixing and maintenance are reviewed before defining them
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Hardware and accessories

Hinges, guides, lifts, sliding systems, lighting and interior organisation determine the operation as well as the exterior finish.

The manager sizes them according to load, opening and frequency of use
Materials advice

How do we arrive at a suitable proposal?

You don't need to know brands or specifications. With photographs, a reference and an idea of use we can begin a practical material review

  1. 01
    We understand the project

    We review the stay, approximate measurements, use, visual references and priorities

  2. 02
    We discard what is not appropriate

    We filter options by humidity, resistance, cleaning needs, weight, light and budget

  3. 03
    We present coherent alternatives

    We explain relevant differences and propose comparable combinations

  4. 04
    We validate before manufacturing

    Finishes, edges, hardware and details are defined in the final proposal

Common questions

What you should know before choosing

The exact answer depends on the type of furniture and the conditions of the home.

Can I submit a Pinterest reference or photo?

Yes. It helps us understand the appearance you have in mind. The manager will translate this reference into materials, thicknesses, finishes and systems that can be manufactured and installed in your space.

Is there a recommended material for the entire home?

Not necessarily. Kitchen, bathroom, bedroom and living room have different demands. We can maintain a coordinated aesthetic using different specifications where necessary

Can I see colours and samples before deciding?

Representative samples are compared once the project has a clear technical and visual direction. This is how we compare truly compatible alternatives and not complete catalogues without context

Does the material change the budget a lot?

It has an influence, but so do the measurements, the number of modules, the fittings, the machining and the fitting. The manager will tell you where it is worth investing and where there is a more efficient alternative

A project grounded in the property

From room photographs to decisions the workshop can use

Local knowledge helps with logistics, but the room still decides the design. We treat the address in Barcelona as the start of an investigation, never as a shortcut to a standard answer.

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A brief can be informal

Start with room photographs, retained finishes and a realistic account of day-to-day use. We are listening for touch, cleaning, moisture, daylight, expected wear and the level of repairability the project requires. A polished specification can come later; at this stage, a candid description is usually more useful.

If several people use the room, we record the disagreement as well as the shared priorities. It is better to resolve that tension in the layout than during fitting.

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Measure the decisions, not every surface

Approximate measurements help us judge scale. Production dimensions are different: they are taken at the points that control doors, fillers, worktops, services and the route into the room.

Where another trade will move a service or finish a wall, the responsibility and timing are written down. Measuring an unfinished condition without that note would create false confidence.

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Choose from a shortlist, not a wall of samples

We compare substrates, face finishes, edges, hardware and work surfaces as a working combination. Colour is considered beside cleaning, load, moisture, touch and the amount of daylight in the room.

Interiors deserve the same thought as fronts. Shelf spans, drawer bottoms, ventilation and edge quality influence how the furniture feels long after installation day.

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Long panels need an arrival plan

Floor level, lift size, stairs, parking and tight turns are checked before module sizes are approved. Dividing a piece well is a design decision; discovering the need at delivery is not.

We also confirm where packaging and offcuts can be handled. It is a small logistical question with a noticeable effect on a tidy fitting day.

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Not every detail deserves the same investment

Where the budget needs discipline, we protect the parts that work hardest: sensible internals, reliable moving hardware and a layout that uses the room well. Decorative upgrades can remain choices.

The most expensive version is not automatically the most convincing. Proportion, alignment and a calm distribution often do more for the room than another decorative feature.

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What happens after the first review

After reviewing the information, we tell you what is viable, what is still uncertain and whether a measured visit is the right next step. There is no need to stage the room before sending photographs.

Once the direction is agreed, we can discuss timing with more honesty. Lead time follows the approved scope, material availability and conditions at the property.

Direct consultation · Recommendation by project · No obligation

Tell us what furniture you need

A manager will review the use, the space and your references to guide you on the appropriate materials