Behind the Doors: Why Our Cabinet's Stand in a League of Their Own
- Matt powney

- Mar 7
- 4 min read
Behind every door is a story of precision, pride and a level of flexibility that simply doesn’t exist in mass‑produced kitchen furniture.
At The Kitchen Specialists, we’ve built our reputation on one belief:
"a cabinet should be as unique as the home it belongs to."

🎨 Colour Without Limits
Your kitchen shouldn’t be restricted to a narrow palette. That’s why our cabinets are available in over 200 colours, from timeless neutrals to bold contemporary tones. Whether you want to match your door colour, your walls, or your personality, we make it happen. We even offer matched edging, either in standard finishes or perfectly aligned to your chosen door colour — a detail most suppliers don’t even consider.
🛠️ Fully Bespoke, Down to the Last Detail
Every cabinet we make is fully bespoke. Not “semi-bespoke”. Not “made to order”.
Truly, completely, tailored.
On request, you can change every single element:
Height
Depth
Width
Edging Thickness 1mm/2mm
Internal layout
Drawer type
Hinges
Lighting
Storage systems
Service voids
And more...
This level of flexibility is priceless when designing spaces like pantries, where the internal layout must suit your lifestyle not a manufacturer’s template.
🧱 Built to Last: Rigid, Glued, and Dowelled
Every cabinet we produce is built with longevity in mind. As standard, each one arrives:
Fully Rigid built, finished & Boxed - No Shrink Wrap
18mm Solid Backs
Rigid built
Sink Units - Removable backs for ease of installation and maintenance.
Glued and dowelled - Cam & Dowel available
Professionally assembled with doors, drawers, hinges, pull-outs, bins and fold legs installed
This isn’t flat-pack furniture. This is craftsmanship delivered, strong, square, finished and ready to install.
Premium hardware comes as standard, including:
Blum soft-close hinges
Blum Legra Soft-Close Carbon Black or Orion Grey drawers
Oak dovetail drawers with Blum runners (on request)
Fennel Fold Legs (Just fold out, lock in, your ready to level)
Blum components are engineered for decades of use — and they’re backed by a lifetime guarantee.
Precision Over Mass Production
Because our cabinets aren’t mass-produced, we don’t rely on generic “multi-use” drilling patterns. There are no rows of unsightly holes, no weakened panels, no one-size-fits-all approach. We only drill the holes your individual kitchen actually needs.
This gives you:
A cleaner, more refined interior
Stronger cabinet integrity
A truly bespoke finish inside and out
And to give you complete peace of mind, our cabinets are backed by a 25‑year guarantee. Quality isn’t just something we talk about, it’s something we stand behind.
💡 Lighting, Perfectly Integrated
LED lighting can be pre-installed directly into your cabinets. No messy retrofitting. No visible wires. Just seamless illumination that elevates the entire space.
📏 Any Size. Any Shape. Any Vision.
We work without the limitations of mass production.
Any depth
Any height
Any width
Any configuration
Our standard sizes already exceed the norm:
Base units: 570mm deep
Wall units: 330mm deep (Large dinner plates fit)
Tall units: 2120mm or 2300mm
And every cabinet includes a 18mm Solid Back panel & 60mm service void, ensuring pipework and installation are never a problem.
🪵 Materials That Matter
We only use Egger MFC, renowned for its durability, consistency and premium finishes. Every component is cut using the latest CNC technology, guaranteeing accuracy to the millimetre.
"This is why our cabinets feel different. This is why they last longer. This is why installers love working with them."
⏱️ Lead Times That Defy the Industry
Fully bespoke cabinets, built to your exact specification, are typically ready in 5 days.
Need something urgently for an on-site issue? We offer remedial units Same Day/next day. Speed without compromise.
⭐ Comparison Chart: How Our Cabinets Compare to the Competition
Feature / Specification | The Kitchen Specialists | Typical Competitors |
Construction Method | Rigid built, glued & dowelled | Cam & dowel, flat‑pack, or semi‑rigid |
Bespoke Capability | Fully bespoke, every dimension, layout, and detail can be customised | Limited sizes, fixed increments, restricted layouts |
Colour Options | 200+ colours with matched edging (standard or door‑matched) | 1-5 colours, edging rarely matched |
Hardware Quality | Blum soft‑close hinges & Blum Legra Carbon Black drawers as standard | Mixed hardware brands, Blum often an upgrade |
Hardware Guarantee | Blum lifetime guarantee | Varies, often 1–5 years |
Cabinet Guarantee | 25‑year guarantee | Typically 5–10 years |
Drawer Options | Blum Carbon Black Legra or oak dovetail drawers with Blum runners | Standard metal drawers, dovetail rarely offered |
Internal Drilling | No multi‑use holes, only drilled where needed for your kitchen | Multi‑use drilling patterns with visible rows of holes |
Lighting | Pre‑installed LED lighting available | Usually aftermarket or installer‑fitted |
Material Quality | 100% Egger MFC | Mixed MFC suppliers, often lower‑grade |
Manufacturing Accuracy | CNC‑cut for millimetre precision | Varies, often batch‑cut. |
Service Void | 60mm as standard for easy installation | 0–40mm, often restrictive |
Standard Depths | 570mm base, 330mm wall (fits large plates) | 540–560mm base, 300mm wall |
Tall Unit Heights | 2120mm or 2300mm | 1970–2150mm typical |
Lead Time | Fully bespoke in 5 days | 3–8 weeks for bespoke, if available |
Remedial Units | Next‑day availability | Rarely offered |
Assembly | Delivered fully assembled with all components installed | Often flat‑pack or partially assembled. Door & internals not installed. |
Access Solutions | Cam & dowel option on request for tight access | Standard in flat pack offerings |
❤️ Pride in Every Cabinet
We take pride in everything we do, but our cabinets are the product we’re most proud of. They represent the perfect balance of engineering, craftsmanship, and creativity.
Behind every door is the reason our customers choose us and why they stay with us.




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