Journal
Materials and construction
Plywood vs MFC Kitchen Carcasses: Which Lasts Longer?
The carcass is the part of a kitchen nobody sees and everybody relies on. Here is how plywood and MFC really compare, and when each makes sense.
Choosing Kitchen Cabinets for the UAE Climate
Humid coastal air, strong sun and heavy air-conditioning are hard on kitchens. Here is how to specify cabinets that cope.
Kitchen Door Materials Explained: Solid Wood to Acrylic
Two doors can look identical in a showroom and behave completely differently after five years. The difference is the material.
Face-Frame vs Frameless Kitchen Cabinets Explained
The American and European ways of building a kitchen cabinet, and why the choice matters more than most buyers realise.
E1, CARB P2 and Formaldehyde: A Buyer's Guide
Every wood-based board releases a little formaldehyde. Here is what the standards mean, and how to make sure your kitchens meet them.