a detail that elevates the finished kitchen and reinforces its bespoke quality.
A 12-month journey
From initial discussions to final installation, the project took approximately 12 months. This allowed Bradley, Leonie Jeffries and the wider Prestige Interior Projects team to fully develop the design, source premium Cleaf materials through James Latham, and deliver the installation with exceptional attention to detail. units helped maintain a sense of openness, while the darker Glauco grounded the base units, creating balance and satisfying both clients’ colour preferences. Importantly, both finishes harmonised perfectly with the pre-selected stone.
Technical excellence in fabrication
Beyond aesthetics, Cleaf delivered unexpected technical advantages during fabrication. Bradley found the boards significantly outperformed the standard materials he typically uses for internal components.
“ It’ s a very strong, solid material,” he says.“ It’ s heavier than some of the more recognised melamine brands, and crucially, it stays straight when cut.”
Unlike lower-cost boards that can bow or distort once machined, Cleaf maintained its integrity, resulting in cleaner lines and a superior overall finish. The deep textured surfaces also add depth, with subtle undulations that catch and reflect light across the grain.
The art of grain matching
One of the most impressive technical achievements of the project was the precision grain matching across multiple boards. Several kitchen runs exceeded the length of a single sheet, requiring meticulous alignment.
Bradley successfully grain-matched both the Portland’ s timber grain and the Glauco’ s diamond pattern, vertically and horizontally, across doors formed from multiple sheets,
The result is a kitchen that successfully bridges two architectural worlds, balancing light and dark, heritage and contemporary design, while delivering the lasting quality Prestige Interior Projects is known for.
Looking ahead
Based on the performance of Cleaf in this project, Bradley now recommends it for all display applications where quality and longevity matter.
“ I’ d always offer Cleaf for anything that’ s on show,” he confirms.“ It’ s a premium brand product, slightly more expensive than the alternatives, but the quality justifies it. For high-end projects where clients want furniture that lasts, it’ s the right choice.”
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