{"id":18,"date":"2026-10-29T08:36:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T08:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2026-10-29T08:36:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T08:36:19","slug":"materials","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/?page_id=18","title":{"rendered":"Know what sits behind the finish."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group page-intro is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Materials &amp; details \/ Choose with understanding<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Know what sits behind the finish.<\/h1><p class=\"lead wp-block-paragraph\">Two kitchens can look similar in a photograph and have very different specifications. Ask what each component is, how it will be used and what care it needs.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"material-explorer\" data-material-explorer><div class=\"material-sample\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/wp-content\/themes\/dynamic-studio\/assets\/materials\/oak-color.webp')\"><span class=\"sample-label\">Oak character \u00b7 illustrative surface<\/span><\/div><div class=\"material-details\"><p class=\"eyebrow\">Texture. Tone. Everyday touch.<\/p><div class=\"material-controls\" aria-label=\"Explore surface characters\"><button type=\"button\" data-material-choice=\"wood\" data-texture=\"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/wp-content\/themes\/dynamic-studio\/assets\/materials\/oak-color.webp\" aria-label=\"Oak character\" aria-pressed=\"true\"><span style=\"background:#b58a58\"><\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" data-material-choice=\"stone\" data-texture=\"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/wp-content\/themes\/dynamic-studio\/assets\/materials\/marble-color.webp\" aria-label=\"Stone character\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><span style=\"background:#e9e7df\"><\/span><\/button><button type=\"button\" data-material-choice=\"sage\" data-colour=\"#9ea58d\" aria-label=\"Soft colour\" aria-pressed=\"false\"><span style=\"background:#9ea58d\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div data-material-panel=\"wood\"><h3>A little warmth.<br>A lot of character.<\/h3><p>Explore the feel of wood-inspired finishes alongside the practical decisions: the cabinet beneath, the edges, the hardware and the care it needs.<\/p><\/div><div data-material-panel=\"stone\" hidden><h3>Quiet detail.<br>A natural focal point.<\/h3><p>A stone-inspired surface changes the feeling of the room. Ask about the actual worktop material, edges, joints, care and installation before choosing.<\/p><\/div><div data-material-panel=\"sage\" hidden><h3>Colour with<br>room to breathe.<\/h3><p>Try colour against the room\u2019s light and adjoining finishes. Compare physical samples before deciding on the final product and shade.<\/p><\/div><a class=\"text-link\" href=\"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/?page_id=18\">Understand the specification<\/a><p class=\"fine-print\" style=\"margin-top:24px\">Surface illustrations for exploring character. They are not product samples or a live finish catalogue.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group chapter reveal is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"chapter-number wp-block-paragraph\">01<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The cabinet is more than its front.<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-group chapter-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Separate the cabinet body from the shutter when comparing specifications. Ask for the exact material, grade and construction details, including what is proposed around the sink and other areas exposed to moisture. A broad label such as premium does not replace a written specification.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group chapter reveal is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"chapter-number wp-block-paragraph\">02<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choose a finish for everyday use.<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-group chapter-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compare samples in person where possible. Look at colour, texture and edges, but also ask about cleaning, marks, repair options and care. Laminate and painted finishes can create different effects; the suitable choice depends on the product range and your priorities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group chapter reveal is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"chapter-number wp-block-paragraph\">03<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open the drawer. Use the corner.<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-group chapter-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hardware is something you experience repeatedly. Consider access, the items being stored and the load the fitting is designed to carry. Speciality mechanisms can be useful, but their value comes from solving a real problem in your kitchen.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Ask for hardware makes and model references<\/li><li>Compare useful access, not just the number of accessories<\/li><li>Check adjustment, maintenance and replacement routes<\/li><li>Keep warranty information with the final specification<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group chapter reveal is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"chapter-number wp-block-paragraph\">04<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Treat the worktop as a separate decision.<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-group chapter-body is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The worktop affects the look and use of the kitchen, but its material, fabrication, joints, cut-outs and installation need their own discussion. Confirm whether it is included in the kitchen quotation and who is responsible for measurement and fitting.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group faq-section is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group faq-heading is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">A little clarity<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Before we begin.<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"faq-list\"><details><summary>Which material is best?<\/summary><p>There is no useful answer without the exact product specification and intended use. Compare the construction, finish, care requirements and written warranty for the choices available to you.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Does water resistance mean waterproof?<\/summary><p>No. Do not treat those terms as interchangeable. Ask what the supplier claims for the specific product and how joints, cut edges and plumbing areas should be protected and maintained.<\/p><\/details><details><summary>Do all parts have the same warranty?<\/summary><p>Not necessarily. Cabinetry, hardware, worktops and appliances may have different terms and providers. Ask for the applicable documents before ordering.<\/p><\/details><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group page-cta is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Make it yours.<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-group cta-copy is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell us about the room, the way you use it and what you would like to change.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/?page_id=16\">Discuss the details<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Two kitchens can look similar in a photograph and have very different specifications. Ask what each component is, how it will be used and what care it needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-18","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":36,"href":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/18\/revisions\/36"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dynamic.demo.tellbold.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}