What are the modern door differences?

So, you’ve decided to modernise your kitchen and you want to go for a modern door but you’re just not sure which of the modern door styles to go for.

If this is the dilemma that you are experiencing then this article will show you all the modern door styles that we have available and explain the differences of each one as well.

Modern door styles – first consideration – handleless

A modern door style in your kitchen with a unique design, can really give it that contemporary look but, do you want an ultra modern handleless (j-pull) door style or do you want a good old fashioned handle on it? With the introduction of our true handleless system, some of these door styles can even be used without handles!

Modern door styles – second consideration – door finish

Now that you’ve had time to think about handles on your doors, the next key consideration is the finish that you would like on them. Are you looking for an ultra glossy look that reflects and bounces light around or are you more interested in a matt finish on the doors, which gives a very subtle soft sheen?

Modern door styles available

Below you will see the 10 modern door styles that you can choose from to adorn your home.

Luca (Gloss)

A modern handleless door style made from 22mm thick lacquered MDF with a gloss finish.

The Luca gloss doors are available in a choice of 6 standard colours or can be bespoke painted in any colour that you choose.

 Luca gloss mdf

Luca (Matt)

A modern handleless door style made from 22mm thick lacquered MDF with a smooth painted finish.

The Luca matt doors are available in a choice of 13 standard colours or can be bespoke painted in any colour that you choose.

 Luca matt mdf

Carrera (Matt)

A modern door style made from 19mm thick MDF with a smooth painted finish.

The Carrera matt doors are available in a choice of 13 standard colours or can be bespoke painted in any colour that you choose.

 Carrera matt painted mdf

Altino/Menet (Gloss)

A modern door style made from 19mm thick acrylic faced MDF with a gloss finish.

The Altino doors are available in a choice of 9 standard colours.

 Altino acrylic gloss mdf

Carrera (Gloss)

A modern door style made from 19mm thick lacquered MDF with a gloss finish.

The Livorna doors are available in 5 colours

Carrera gloss dove grey modern door

Cento (Matt)

A modern door style made from 18mm thick melamine (MFC) with a matt textured finished.

The Cento doors are available in 11 standard colours

 Cento matt mfc

Palazzo (Matt)

A modern door style made from 18mm thick melamine (MFC) with a matt and shiny textured finished.

The Palazzo doors are available in 3 standard colours

 Palazzo Door Style

Palazzo (Gloss)

A modern door style made from 18mm thick MDF with a gloss finish.

The Palazzo Gloss doors are available in 5 standard colours

 Palazzo Gloss Door Style

Sienna (Super Matt)

A modern door style made from 18mm thick MDF with a super matt smooth painted finish.

The Sienna doors are available in 7 standard colours

 Sienna Door Style

Verona (Matt)

A modern door style made from 18mm thick ribbed melamine (MFC), with a wood grain finish.

The Verona doors are available in 3 standard colours

 Verona Door Style

Downloadable Guide

Here you will find a downloadable PDF, which gives you all this information visually, in 1 handy guide.

Modern kitchen doors 2025 - V8




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