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

  • Writer: Matt powney
    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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