Materials and finishes · Barcelona

Materials and finishes for bespoke furniture in Barcelona

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A photograph of a finish cannot show how a cabinet is made. We compare the board, visible surface, edges and hardware so the piece suits its room and the way it will be used.

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The choice is part of the project

Four checks before choosing a finish

Materials are chosen alongside dimensions. A small sample helps with colour, but cannot test a door swing, a heavy front or the edge beside a sink.

Water, heat and wear

We locate splashes, heat and the areas likely to be knocked or cleaned most often.

Light in the room

Timber tones look different under display lighting and daylight from a side window. Compare the sample beside the floor that will remain.

Care and repair

Ask how to clean the front and what can be done if it is scratched, dented or a hinge goes out of adjustment.

Where the money goes

Spend more on components that carry the hardest use; every hidden interior need not have the same specification.

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Already have a sample or reference image?

Send it with rough dimensions and a photograph of the room. We can identify what is missing before comparing proposals.

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Material families

Eight different decisions within one piece

These are not eight grades of quality. Each material does a different job, and several can appear in one cabinet. The final proposal will name available references.

Melamine-faced board

Useful for cabinet bodies, shelves and interiors that need a wipeable surface. The board, thickness and edge matter as much as the printed pattern.

Check the exposed edges near water or frequent impacts.

Lacquered MDF

Allows uniform-colour fronts and some machined shapes. Preparation of the substrate, finish type and intended use need to be considered together.

A larger sample shows sheen, colour and fingerprints more clearly.

Natural timber veneer

A thin layer of real wood brings grain without making the whole cabinet solid. The substrate and protective coating still need specifying.

Record species, substrate and protective finish in the quote.

Solid timber

Suitable for selected visible or structural components. Timber moves as humidity changes, so joints and details must allow for this.

Agree on species, joints and care before ordering.

High-pressure laminate

A decorative technical sheet can suit repeated cleaning or wear. Its performance also depends on the substrate and edge treatment.

A laminate surface does not make the entire board waterproof.

Plywood

Its layered construction can create a distinctive exposed edge. Board grade, thickness and protection are selected for the actual setting.

Plywood grades are not interchangeable across every environment.

Glass and mirrors

They open up display cabinets or add reflection, but bring weight and safety requirements. Thickness, edges and fixings are agreed before manufacture.

Inspect the sample in the room’s own lighting.

Runners, hinges and fittings

A well-finished door is still awkward if it strikes a wall. We check opening paths and loads before choosing mechanisms.

Specific component references help comparison and replacement.

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From a room photograph to an approved specification

You need not memorise catalogues. We do need to know what is staying in the room and how you will use the furniture.

01
Tell us the context
Photographs, rough dimensions, municipality and what must fit inside.
02
Narrow the options
Compare suitable constructions and explain what changes cost or maintenance.
03
Inspect the samples
Check colour, feel and sheen in the room; verify substrate and edge construction too.
04
Record the choice
Fronts, interiors, hinges, runners and visible details are agreed before fabrication.

Common questions

Questions worth asking before ordering

The answer changes with the particular cabinet and the existing room.

Is a photograph enough for a first quote?＋

Yes, with approximate dimensions and a description of use. It supports an initial estimate; the final detail follows a check of the space.

Must every cabinet use the same board?＋

No. The visible look can stay consistent while interiors, backs and working surfaces are specified for different tasks.

When should I compare samples?＋

After the layout and priorities are known. Hold them beside the existing floor and walls, then look again under the evening lights.

What should a material quotation identify?＋

Visible fronts, cabinet bodies, edges, surface finish and relevant hardware. A colour name alone does not describe the construction.

Your local project managerJoaquín PardoProject guidance and follow-up

Direct consultation · Recommendation by project · No obligation

Bring the idea, even if details are missing

We can begin with pictures and rough measurements. The room is checked and the construction agreed before manufacturing starts.

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A specification, not a sample collection

Material advice tied to the furniture being made in Barcelona

Boards, veneer, lacquer, timber, glass and hardware behave differently once size, load, cleaning and daylight are considered. We therefore shortlist combinations for the actual cabinet rather than asking you to choose from every available finish. In projects around Ciutat Vella, Eixample, Sants-Montjuïc and Les Corts, samples are reviewed beside retained floors, walls or worktops and the quotation records the agreed surface, edge and hardware level.