MDF kitchens made to measure in Burgas

A made-to-measure kitchen usually uses both materials, but in different places:

• Chipboard – used mainly for the carcass, the inside of the cabinets. We work with highly moisture-resistant chipboard, suitable for flats by the sea too.
• MDF – denser and more uniform. It suits the doors and drawer fronts because it can be routed, painted and finished smoothly.

So an “MDF kitchen” usually means a kitchen with MDF doors and a carcass in quality chipboard. If you want the carcass in another material too, tell us at the visit – we will explain the difference in price and practicality.

MDF doors are mainly finished in two ways:

• Foil-wrapped MDF – the door is covered with pressed foil in matt, gloss or with a texture. A more affordable option with a large choice of colours and décors.
• Lacquered painted MDF – the door is primed, painted and lacquered. The surface is completely smooth, the edges are rounded with no joints, and the kitchen looks high-end.

Either way, the quality of the finish is decisive – lacquer, foil or edging must be applied without gaps so that moisture cannot get in. We bring colour and finish samples to the measuring visit.

Choosing between matt and gloss is mostly a matter of taste, but there are practical differences too:

• Gloss reflects light and makes a small kitchen brighter and more spacious. Fingerprints and dust show more easily, though, so it needs wiping more often.
• Matt is calmer, more modern and shows fewer fingerprints. It looks good in larger kitchens and with wooden accents.

A combination is also common – gloss on the wall units and matt on the base units, or MDF doors with a wooden worktop. In the 3D design you can see how each option will look in your room.

MDF offers the widest choice of colours. White, cream, grey, graphite and anthracite are the most popular, but more and more clients choose bolder colours – dark green, blue or pastel shades.

A tip: choose the door colour together with the worktop, splashback and floor. The same shade looks different next to marble, next to wood or under LED lighting. That is why we bring samples to the visit and show the combination in the 3D design before manufacture starts.

Handles change the look of a kitchen more than you might think. There are three main options:

• Classic handles – the most practical and easiest to use. The choice of models is huge.
• Concealed profiles – built into the edge of the door or between the cabinets. The kitchen looks clean but is still easy to open.
• Handle-free with push-to-open – the most minimal look. It works well on wall units and tall units.

You can combine them – for example profiles on the base units and push-to-open on the wall units.

Routed doors have a frame and relief cut into the MDF itself. They are the basis of classic and country kitchens – in cream, white, light grey or pastel colours, often with glass display cabinets and decorative handles.

Because MDF is dense and uniform, the routing is clean and, once painted, the door looks like a single piece. This is one of the main reasons classic kitchens are made from MDF rather than chipboard.

MDF is a stable material, but like any wood-based material it does not like prolonged water on its edges or strong steam. With MDF kitchens we therefore pay attention to:

• a quality finish and edging on every edge;
• the right distance and protection next to the oven and hob – strong heat damages foil;
• not opening the dishwasher fully straight after the programme while the steam is hot;
• a well-working extractor hood.

And a carcass in highly moisture-resistant chipboard protects the kitchen in flats by the sea and in holiday homes that stay closed.

MDF doors go with almost any worktop. The most common options:

• Laminate worktop – the most affordable, with a wide choice of décors (wood, stone, concrete).
• Engineered stone or quartz – durable, easy to clean, with a modern look.
• Granite or marble – natural stone for a more luxurious look.
• Solid wood – a warm accent on light MDF doors. See solid wood kitchens.

The worktop is chosen together with the doors and splashback so the kitchen looks complete.

The price of an MDF kitchen is per project. It depends on:

• the type of doors – foil or painted MDF, plain or routed;
• the size and layout of the kitchen – straight, L-shaped, U-shaped or with an island;
• the worktop and splashback;
• hardware and mechanisms – drawers, corner mechanisms, tall appliance units;
• the handles or handle-free system.

Our custom kitchens start from €950 per linear metre, and you get the price of your MDF kitchen in writing after the free measuring visit and 3D design. The price includes the visit, design, materials, manufacture, delivery and installation.

• Gloss on everything in a large bright kitchen – fingerprints show everywhere. Consider matt or a combination.
• Comparing quotes only by the word “MDF”. Foil and painted MDF are different products – check what is written.
• A foil-wrapped door right next to the oven without protection. Strong heat can damage the foil.
• A colour chosen only from a screen. The colour on a sample and on your phone differ – look at the sample in daylight.
• Cheap hardware on expensive doors. Hinges and runners are used every day – we work with Blum.

• Wipe with a soft damp cloth and a mild cleaner, then dry.
• Do not use abrasive sponges, powders or solvents – they scratch matt and gloss.
• Wipe gloss with a soft microfibre cloth so no streaks remain.
• Do not hang wet tea towels on the doors or leave water on the edges.
• Do not open the dishwasher straight after the programme.

If the doors need adjusting over time, call us – we will adjust them. The guarantee is 10 years on workmanship and lifetime on Blum hardware; it covers defects in materials and hardware, but not mechanical damage or water damage.

For rental flats in Burgas, Nessebar, Sunny Beach, Pomorie or Sozopol, the kitchen has to be durable, easy to clean and look good in the listing photos. An MDF kitchen suits this very well:

• Matt instead of gloss – fewer fingerprints between guests and less wiping.
• A carcass in highly moisture-resistant chipboard – more peace of mind when the flat stays closed in winter.
• Quality Blum hardware – hinges and runners withstand frequent use by different people.
• Light, neutral colours – appeal to more guests and make a small kitchen feel bigger.

If you are furnishing the whole flat to let, see also apartment furniture.

Two quotes for an “MDF kitchen” can differ a lot in price because they describe different kitchens. Compare them line by line:

• The doors – foil-wrapped or lacquered painted MDF? Plain or routed?
• The carcass – which material, and is it moisture-resistant?
• The edging – on every edge, and what type?
• The hardware – which brand of hinges and drawer runners?
• Worktop and splashback – included, and in which material?
• Delivery and installation – included in the price?
• The guarantee – how many years and what does it cover?

Our quotes spell all of this out so you can compare fairly.

1. Enquiry – phone, Viber or the form. You can send photos and measurements.
2. Free measuring visit within 24 hours – we measure and bring samples of doors and colours.
3. 3D design and quote – you see the kitchen in the colours you chose; changes before manufacture are free.
4. Manufacture and installation – usually 2–4 weeks in total, in our own workshop in Burgas.

Payment is in two parts – before the work starts and after it is finished. If needed, we remove the old kitchen and do the plumbing and electrical connections, and on request we supply appliances from leading brands.