Choosing materials for your furniture
The material and model of doors and facades you select will have a huge impact on the look and value of your furniture. Use the guide below to make an informed choice.
Browse our 4 models for doors and facades
Each collection offers a single model for doors and facades available in various materials and colors to better fit the style you’re looking for.
- CONTEMPORARY: Straight, without framing
- TRANSITIONAL FRAME: Delicate ¾" frame for a subtle transitional design similar to contemporary
- TRANSITIONAL SHAKER: 2 ¼" frame for an assertive 45° or 90° transitional look depending on the collection
- TRANSITIONAL ELEGANCE: 2 ½" molded frame for a more classic look
All about our materials
Melamine
The new melamine on the market imitates wood almost to perfection and is much more affordable, making it the best economical solution. The scratch-resistant and easy-to-maintain surface makes it the perfect choice for a secondary or kids’ bathroom.
It comes in many colors in a matte finish to match the contemporary look of your bathroom.
DOORS/FACADES AVAILABLE
Contemporary only
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Thermo
Thermo is a durable, ultra-moisture-resistant material. Doors are molded to create a neat, attractive finish and to prevent water infiltration.
It’s the only one of our materials that comes in glossy colors and satin and textured finishes.
DOORS/FACADES AVAILABLE
Contemporary, Transitional Frame and Transitional Shaker
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Sublime
One of the latest innovations is Sublime, which comes in trendy solid colors with an ultra-soft matte finish. It is well suited to vintage and contemporary looks with a chic and cozy atmosphere.
This European-inspired material consists of an MDF panel coated with a polymer that’s extremely resistant to impacts and scratches.
DOORS/FACADES AVAILABLE
Contemporary with fused edge banding achieves one-piece flow with no visible joint.
Transitional Frame, Shaker and Elegance are molded without any edge banding for an even cleaner, sleeker look and greater quality.
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Wood
Wood stands out from other materials for its richness and warmth. It’s ideal for a main bathroom or to elevate the look of a powder room. Depending on the color selected, wood is protected by VOC-free oil or low-VOC, water-repellent, water-based lacquer that is UL GREENGUARD Gold Certified.
DOORS/FACADES AVAILABLE
Contemporary with color-coordinated edge banding. See the colors available.
Transitional Frame, Shaker and Elegance with solid wood contours, which enhance the strength, durability and look. See the colors available.
Satin lacquer
With its soft, even tones, our opaque, water-based satin lacquer blends beautifully with a contemporary or transitional decor with a clean, classic look. The edges, delicately rounded by sandblasting, disappear under the layers of lacquer in a neat finish with no visible joint.
It’s the perfect material for a warm and cozy main bathroom.
DOORS/FACADES AVAILABLE
Contemporary, Transitional Frame, Transitional Shaker and Transitional Elegance
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Custom satin lacquer
Have a specific color in mind? Choose a custom satin lacquer color to add a bold and unique touch to your bathroom. Simply provide a color code from a paint manufacturer!*
*Additional fees apply.
Main advantages of each material
- Excellent value
- Realistic appearance
- Wide variety of trendy colors
- Even and consistent finish on each panel
- Durable finish
- Easy to maintain
- Consider: PVC edges
- Molded doors with no visible joint
- Wide variety of colors and finishes (glossy, satin or textured)
- Even and consistent finish on each panel
- Resistant to water infiltration and scratches
- UV-resistant (very stable color over time)
- Easy to maintain
- Consider: Back of doors and facades in matching melamine
- Ultra-silky texture
- Our most impact- and scratch-resistant material
- Antibacterial properties
- Unique resistance to fingerprints
- Easy care
- Consider: Satin color only and contemporary doors with PVC edges
- Warm and prestigious luxe material
- Highly durable
- Protected by VOC-free oil or water-repellent, water-based lacquer
- Consider: Variations in veining and color (natural material)
- Soft finish
- Delicately rounded edges, no visible joint
- Clean, luxe look
- Water-based lacquer
- Option of choosing a custom color
- Consider: Material is more delicate
Check out our suggestions for materials by bathroom type
It’s time to treat yourself! Feel free to choose one of the materials below
- Wood for a touch of richness and warmth
- Satin lacquer for its luxe look and neat finish
- Custom satin lacquer for a unique bathroom that reflects who you are
- All materials should be considered based on your tastes and budget.
- However, avoid satin lacquer if you have young children.
The powder room is often used by guests. So we suggest enhancing the look of this room by choosing warm, luxe materials such as:
- Wood
- Satin lacquer
- Custom satin lacquer
We suggest these three materials for the following reasons:
- Melamine for its excellent value
- Thermo for its moisture resistance
- Sublime for its sturdiness and soft tones
Consider melamine for its excellent value.
Color Selector
Find the perfect color combination for your bathroom by comparing a countertop color and a cabinet color for a given collection.