Solid wood kitchens made to measure in Burgas

Three very different things are sold as a “wooden kitchen”. It is worth knowing the difference before you compare quotes:

• Solid wood – natural timber through the full thickness of the part, usually made of glued lamellas for stability. It can be sanded and refinished.
• Veneer – a thin layer of real wood glued onto a board. It looks like wood, but the layer is thin and cannot be sanded like solid wood after a deep scratch or swelling.
• Wood-look décor – foil or melamine with a printed grain. Practical and more affordable, but it is not wood.

All three have their place in a kitchen. What matters is that the quote states clearly what you are getting – for the doors, the worktop and the carcass separately. Our quotes show this line by line.

A fully solid wood kitchen makes sense when you want a classic or country style, open shelves and visible wooden details everywhere. It is the heaviest, the most expensive and needs the most attention to humidity.

Far more often, clients choose a combination: solid wood doors and worktop on a carcass of quality boards. The carcass is inside and not visible, and boards are stable and do not move with humidity the way wood does. The kitchen looks and feels like solid wood, at a more reasonable price.

The third option is only a solid wood worktop on a kitchen with MDF or other doors. That way the wood is where it is seen and touched most.

Which option is right depends on what you want. At the measuring visit we show you samples and prepare a 3D design, so you can see the difference before you decide.

The wood species determines the colour, grain, hardness and price of the kitchen. You choose it by the look you want – we bring samples to the measuring visit so you can see the material in person, not just in a photo. General differences between the most common species:

• Oak – hard, with a pronounced grain, suitable for both classic and modern kitchens. The most versatile choice.
• Ash – light, with a pronounced grain and a more modern Scandinavian look.
• Beech – hard, with a more even grain, but more sensitive to moisture; it needs a good finish.
• Walnut – dark, with a rich grain, for a more luxurious look. Usually more expensive.

We can also work with other species if you have something specific in mind – tell us at the visit and we will check the options.

The finish protects the wood from water, grease and dirt. The two main options are lacquer and oil, and the choice is yours:

• Lacquer forms a protective layer on the surface. It protects better against stains and water, wipes clean with a damp cloth and needs no regular maintenance. A deeper scratch is harder to repair, though, because the whole layer is affected.
• Oil soaks into the wood and keeps its natural look and feel. The surface “breathes” and looks more natural. It needs to be renewed from time to time, especially on the worktop around the sink, but small scratches are easy to repair locally.

Lacquer is often chosen for doors, and oil or lacquer for a solid wood worktop, depending on how much you cook and how much time you want to spend on maintenance. We will show you both on samples.

Wood is a living material: in higher humidity it takes in a little moisture and expands, and in dry air it shrinks slightly. In Burgas and along the coast humidity is higher through the year, especially in flats close to the sea and in homes that are not heated in winter.

That is why, with a solid wood kitchen, we pay attention to a few things:

• a quality finish on all sides, including the edges;
• correct installation with small gaps that let the wood move;
• a well-working extractor hood and ventilation while cooking;
• solid wood parts not placed right next to a source of steam or heat without protection.

If the property is a holiday home that stays closed for long periods, we will advise which parts should be solid wood and which should be in more stable materials. That way the kitchen stays beautiful in a seaside climate too.

The solid wood worktop is the most used part of a wooden kitchen, so it needs the most care. It is warm to the touch, looks rich and gains character over time.

The most sensitive area is around the sink. Water should not stand on the surface or on the edge of the cut-out for long. An oiled worktop is renewed from time to time; a lacquered one should be protected from sharp objects and very hot pans.

If you cook a lot and want a worry-free worktop, we can combine: solid wood doors with a worktop in another material, or a solid wood worktop on only part of the kitchen (for example on the breakfast bar or the island). You will see all of this in the 3D design.

Solid wood does not have to mean an “old-fashioned” kitchen. Very different styles are made from it:

• Classic kitchen – with framed doors, routed details and glass display cabinets.
• Country style – with visible wooden surfaces, open shelves and a more rustic finish.
• Modern kitchen – with plain solid wood doors, slim handles or concealed profiles.
• Combination – for example white doors and a solid wood worktop, or solid wood doors only on the base units.

The style, colour and handles are chosen together with you at the visit and shown in the 3D design before manufacture starts.

The price of a solid wood kitchen is set per project, because it depends on many things that cannot be seen without measuring:

• How many parts are solid wood – the whole kitchen, only the doors and worktop, or only the worktop.
• The wood species – oak, ash, beech, walnut or another.
• The type of doors – plain or framed, routed or not.
• The finish – lacquer or oil.
• The size and layout – straight, L-shaped, U-shaped or with an island.
• Hardware and mechanisms – number of drawers, corner mechanisms, tall appliance units.

That is why we do not quote a “price per metre” for solid wood over the phone. We come free of charge, measure, show you samples and prepare a 3D design with an exact written quote, with no obligation.

• Comparing solid wood and veneer on price. They look similar in a photo but are different materials. Check what exactly the quote says.
• Solid wood everywhere, whatever the conditions. In a room with a lot of steam, or in a holiday home, it is sometimes wiser to have only solid wood doors.
• The wrong finish for the worktop. If you do not want maintenance, oil may not be for you – choose lacquer.
• Forgetting the distance to the oven and dishwasher. Hot steam from an open dishwasher damages any wood.
• Choosing from a photo only. The real colour and grain of wood can only be seen on a sample – that is why we bring them to the visit.

• Wipe with a soft damp cloth and a mild cleaner, then dry. Avoid abrasive sponges and harsh products.
• Do not leave water standing on the worktop and edges around the sink.
• Do not open the dishwasher straight after the programme – let the steam out before opening it fully.
• Use a chopping board and trivets for hot pans.
• With oil – renew the finish from time to time, especially around the sink. We will tell you what to use and how.
• Switch on the extractor hood while cooking and air the room.

If the doors need adjusting over time, call us – we will adjust them. The guarantee covers defects in materials and hardware; mechanical damage and water damage are not covered.

1. Enquiry. Call, message us on Viber or fill in the form. You can send photos and approximate measurements.
2. Free measuring visit within 24 hours. We come in Burgas or the region, measure the room and bring samples of wood and finishes.
3. 3D design and quote. We prepare a design with the wood, colours and details you choose. Changes before manufacture are free.
4. Manufacture in our own workshop. Manufacture and installation usually take 2–4 weeks, depending on how busy the workshop is – we state the exact time in the quote.
5. Installation. We install, adjust the doors and drawers and leave the kitchen ready to use. If needed, we remove the old kitchen and do the plumbing and electrical connections.

Payment is in two parts – before the work starts and after it is finished, as set out in the quote.

A solid wood kitchen is a big, long-term investment, so who makes it matters. With us the whole process is in one company: measuring visit, design, manufacture in our own workshop in Burgas and installation. No subcontractors – and you know who to call, even years later.

We give a 10-year guarantee on workmanship and a lifetime guarantee on Blum hardware. We are rated 5.0 on Google from 19 reviews. We work every day from 7:30 to 22:30 in Burgas and across the Burgas region, and we speak English – by phone, on Viber and on site.

If you are not sure solid wood is the right choice, have a look at MDF kitchens or our main page on custom kitchens in Burgas – and we will decide together at the visit.