Our Materials
We know that kitchens are a big investment. That’s why we build our kitchen cabinets to last a lifetime and aim to reduce waste at the same time. We believe in using the best materials in an honest way. Our cabinetry is built with premium veneer-core plywood, high quality Blum® hardware, and hardwood pull-outs and inserts. These are products that you will use dozens of times a day, so we want to ensure that they perform as well as they look.
We have carefully selected a range of innovative plywood products, including Garnica® which is made from fast growing tree species (such as eucalyptus and poplar) both of which sequester above average amounts of carbon. Our other favorite plywood product, Europly®, has a solid baltic birch core and a range of high quality veneers. All of our wood products are formaldehyde-free and sourced from sustainably managed forests. We don’t use decorative moldings or edge-banding, and instead choose to highlight the gorgeous layers of our plywood cores.
We also use Medex®, a strong and water-resistant MDF made from 92% pre-consumer recycled wood content, milled in upstate Washington.
![Cabinet Details-1 Cabinets are made without edge banding, and designed to show off the beautiful edges of our high-quality plywood cases and fronts. The cabinet on the left shows a clear-coated maple veneer finish, while the cabinet on the right is our Turmeric custom color finish over Medex.](https://boxco.studio/wp-content/uploads/Cabinet-Details-1-1-scaled.jpg)
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Finishes
Hand-finished Wood Wax Over Plywood and Medex® MDF
Osmo® wood wax is our go-to finish for cabinet fronts. We use it as a clear-coat, whitewash, and in a variety of custom colors. Osmo® wood wax is derived from thistle, soy & sunflower oils, as opposed to petroleum found in typical paint products. This finish shows the grain of the plywood and has a lovely matte feel. Osmo® finishes are non-toxic, super durable, easily cleaned, and safe for the environment. We use this finish over plywood or Medex®. Each has it's own distinctive look and texture.
Fenix® Laminate Over Plywood
Laminate fronts are a classic, durable choice for a clean and modern kitchen. We searched high and low for our favorite laminate product and were thrilled when we found Fenix®. Fenix® is an Italian laminate that is scratch resistant, anti-microbial, matte, and feels soft to the touch. Plus it comes in a range of beautiful, muted colors. We leave the plywood edges of our cabinets exposed when we build a laminate kitchen, which adds some warmth to this sleek and beautiful product.
Paint Finish Over Plywood and Medex® MDF
Our paint finishes are hand-applied, durable, and applied over waterproof Medex® MDF or plywood.
Wood Wax Color Palette
![Boxco Studio Custom Cabinet Finish Colors Colorful Cabinets Boxco Studio Custom Cabinet Finish Colors Colorful Cabinets](https://boxco.studio/wp-content/uploads/Color-Palette-1-scaled.jpg)
We have developed a custom range of wood wax colors unique to Boxco. Choose from our palette of 20+ colors for your plywood or Medex kitchens. Our colors are hand-mixed and applied at our shop in Greenfield.
Make an appointment to visit our cabinetry showroom and see our finish samples in person!
Trade professionals, email us at trade@boxco.studio to request a sample box for your design library.
Sample Palettes
![White Osmo wood wax over maple plywood & white Fenix laminate over plywood White Osmo wood wax over maple plywood & white Fenix laminate over plywood](https://boxco.studio/wp-content/uploads/White-wash-edited-1-scaled.jpg)
"Milk" wood wax on plywood & Fenix® Blanco laminate
![Muted Mint and Fenix Muted Mint and Fenix](https://boxco.studio/wp-content/uploads/Muted-Mint-and-Fenix-1.jpg)
Fenix® Nero laminate & "Mountain Mint" wood wax on plywood
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"Marinara" wood wax on Medex MDF® and Maple veneer plywood
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"Blue Cavier" wood wax on plywood & "Butternut Squash" wood wax on Medex® MDF
![Boxco Studio kitchen design kitchen color palette kitchen inspiration cabinet color and finish swatch Boxco Studio kitchen design kitchen color palette kitchen inspiration cabinet color and finish swatch](https://boxco.studio/wp-content/uploads/Materials-Palette-Select-1-scaled.jpg)
"Summer squash" wood wax on plywood
![Boxco Studio kitchen design kitchen color palette kitchen inspiration cabinet color and finish swatch Boxco Studio kitchen design kitchen color palette kitchen inspiration cabinet color and finish swatch](https://boxco.studio/wp-content/uploads/IMG_8302-2-1-scaled.jpg)