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KIT-08 DS01 Handle approach Kitchen Handleless / recessed (Gola)
Best for A fully handleless look with a continuous horizontal line, and the strongest choice where circulation is tight.
Watch out The aluminium channel collects dust and grease and must be wiped along its length; a door out of alignment telegraphs down the whole rail. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher than any pull — the profile, its end caps and the fabrication all add.
Scope effect Sets a continuous rail across the run, so cabinet heights, filler panels and the profile finish must all coordinate before fabrication. Integrated edge pull
Best for A quieter line than a bar pull while keeping a real finger grip.
Watch out The lip collects grease directly under the hand — the first place a wet kitchen shows wear. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Slightly above a bar pull.
Scope effect Needs consistent door gaps across the run or the shadow line reads uneven. Integrated J-pull
Best for A handleless front with nothing to catch on — fingers hook into a J-profile cut into the door's top edge, so the line stays flush without a channel in the carcass.
Watch out The recess collects dust and grease and needs wiping. On base units the grip is at the top edge and on wall units at the bottom, so the two feel different in use. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Above a bar pull; below a gola channel, because nothing changes in the carcass.
Scope effect The profile is cut into the door at fabrication, so the front material must take a machined edge, and the choice cannot be reversed once the fronts are made. Bar pull (surface-mounted)
Best for Everyday kitchens where a confident grip matters more than a flush line — and the easiest handle to replace later.
Watch out Protrudes into circulation; in a galley it catches sleeves and pockets. Screw centres are fixed, so a later swap is limited to the same drilling. Cost and scope2
Cost effect The reference point — the least expensive of the six.
Scope effect Fixes door drilling at carcass stage; changing your mind after fabrication means new fronts. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-07 Cabinet-front surface material
Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
Plan with ELS LIV-08 DS02 Floor finish Living Room SPC (stone-plastic composite)
Best for Rooms that need timber's look with real moisture tolerance — the safest of the three for a Sarawak ground floor.
Watch out The wear layer is thin: deep scratches cannot be sanded out, only replaced. A poorly levelled slab telegraphs through.
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Cost effect Lower than tile or timber once laid.
Scope effect Needs a level, dry slab; screeding and moisture readings belong in the programme before delivery. Porcelain tile
Best for Wet and high-traffic areas, and any ground floor with a real flood history.
Watch out Hard and cold underfoot, and grout is the maintenance line — colour choice matters more than most clients expect.
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Cost effect Varies widely by format; large formats cost more to lay than to buy.
Scope effect Sets floor level and threshold details against adjoining rooms; falls and drainage must be resolved first. Engineered timber
Best for Bedrooms and upper floors where warmth matters and water exposure is genuinely low.
Watch out Real timber moves with humidity; in an unconditioned Sarawak room expect movement at the joints. Not for a ground floor with flood risk.
Responsible Specialist trade Cost and scope2
Cost effect The highest of the three, and the most sensitive to species.
Scope effect Requires acclimatisation time on site and a decided expansion gap at every perimeter and threshold. ELS field guidance Settle before installation day · costly to change later · after WHL-01 Retain / repair / replace
KIT-09 DS11 Corner solution Kitchen Blind corner shelf
Best for Accepting a lost corner to keep the budget in the doors and fronts where it shows.
Watch out The space is genuinely unreachable — it becomes storage nobody uses, which is a real loss in a small kitchen. Cost and scope2
Cost effect The least expensive: there is no mechanism.
Scope effect None beyond honest expectation-setting; decide this deliberately rather than by omission. Corner carousel (lazy Susan)
Best for Getting usable access to a blind corner without bespoke joinery.
Watch out The rotating tray wastes the corner volume it turns in, and heavy items unbalance it. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate — a standard fitting.
Scope effect Sets a minimum corner cabinet width; check the door swing does not foul the adjacent run. Magic-corner swing-out
Best for Small kitchens where the corner has to earn its volume.
Watch out The most mechanism in the kitchen, so the most to go wrong; alignment is fussy and service means a specialist. Cost and scope2
Cost effect The highest of the three.
Scope effect Needs a specified opening width and a door front that can carry the pull-out weight. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-01 Kitchen layout
Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
Plan with ELS WIN-01 DS13 Window system Windows Aluminium casement (side-hung)
Best for Maximum ventilation from a given opening — the best airflow of the four.
Watch out Cannot be left open in rain, and a full sash needs robust hinges in a coastal or humid location.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Needs swing clearance inside or out, and coordination with any security screen. Aluminium awning (top-hung)
Best for Rain-prone elevations — it can stay open in a shower, which matters here.
Watch out Restricts the clear opening, so it ventilates less than a casement of the same size.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Projects outward; check it does not foul walkways, grilles or an adjacent opening. Sliding / large glazed
Best for Wide openings where a swinging sash has nowhere to go.
Watch out Only half the opening ever ventilates, and the bottom track collects dirt and needs regular clearing.
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Cost effect Moderate; large spans cost more.
Scope effect Track drainage must be resolved — a blocked track is a leak path in heavy rain. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
Also part of this decision, not pictured: Keep existing windows · Laminated / performance glazing
ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built · after WHL-01 Retain / repair / replace
LIV-02 DS15 Air-conditioning Living Room Wall split unit
Best for The pragmatic default — simplest to install, service and replace.
Watch out The wall unit is visible and dictates where furniture can sit; it dates the room faster than the joinery.
Responsible Specialist trade Cost and scope2
Cost effect The least expensive of the three.
Scope effect Fixes wall position, drainage fall and the pipe route to the condenser — decide before the wall finish. Ceiling cassette
Best for Even distribution across a square room from a single central point.
Watch out Needs real ceiling void; it commits the ceiling design and is disruptive to retrofit.
Responsible Specialist trade Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher than a split.
Scope effect Ceiling height, void depth and drainage fall must be settled before the ceiling is closed. Concealed ducted / zoned
Best for Concealing the system entirely across several rooms from one plant location.
Watch out The most demanding of the three: duct routing, void depth and return-air paths all have to work, and service access must be planned.
Responsible Specialist trade Cost and scope2
Cost effect The highest.
Scope effect Drives the ceiling design across multiple rooms and must be coordinated with lighting and any structural downstand. Also part of this decision, not pictured: Fans only / no AC
ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built
KIT-02 DS16 Kitchen tier ladder Kitchen Essential
Best for A sound, honest kitchen where the budget is better spent on getting the wet zone right than on finish.
Watch out The specification is decided for you; expect fewer choices in fronts, hardware and internal fittings.
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Cost effect The entry point of the ladder.
Scope effect Moisture zone still governs — the tier never overrides what a wet area requires. Signature
Best for The middle of the ladder, where finish and hardware quality start to show daily.
Watch out Easy to spend here on what shows and under-specify what does not — the carcass matters more than the front.
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Cost effect Above Essential.
Scope effect Confirm which upgrades are finish and which are construction; they are not the same decision. Bespoke
Best for Where the joinery is genuinely bespoke — non-standard dimensions, unusual materials, a specific detail.
Watch out Bespoke means longer lead time and less margin for a late change; the drawing has to be right.
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Cost effect The top of the ladder.
Scope effect Requires the fullest drawing set and the earliest freeze on dimensions and appliances. ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · costly to change later · after KIT-01 Kitchen layout
KIT-01 DS17 Kitchen layout Kitchen Galley
Best for Narrow plans — the most efficient work triangle per square metre.
Watch out Two people cannot pass comfortably while cooking; door swings at either end will fight the run.
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Cost effect Efficient: less run length than an L or U for the same storage.
Scope effect Sets a minimum clear width between runs; confirm it before the plan is fixed. L-shaped
Best for The general-purpose answer — works in most rooms and leaves a natural dining or circulation zone.
Watch out The corner is dead volume unless a corner solution is specified with it.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Pairs with a corner decision (DS11); leaving that open leaves storage unresolved. Straight
Best for Small apartments and utility runs where the kitchen is one wall.
Watch out Everything competes for one run — sink, hob and fridge crowd each other and prep space suffers.
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Cost effect The least run length, so the least cabinetry.
Scope effect Appliance positions must be settled early; there is no second wall to move something to. U-shaped
Best for Cooks who want maximum storage and worktop with everything in reach.
Watch out Needs real floor width; two corners means two corner problems and a closed-in feel in a small room.
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Cost effect The most run length of the four.
Scope effect Two corner solutions to decide, and the open end must still take a door or circulation. ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · hard to reverse once built
KIT-10 DS18 Sink-run material Kitchen Aluminium-frame ACP infill
Best for The wet run and the sink base — the case aluminium composite exists for.
Watch out It is a construction choice, not a finish: it does not change how the kitchen looks, so it is easy to cut and regret. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Above board, below honeycomb.
Scope effect This is the moisture-zone decision the whole kitchen hangs on; settle it before fronts and finishes. Aluminium-honeycomb panel
Best for The wettest positions, and where weight matters as well as water.
Watch out Cut edges and fixings need the right detail; it is not forgiving of on-site improvisation. Cost and scope2
Cost effect The highest of the four.
Scope effect Fixing method and edge treatment must be specified, not left to the installer. HPL-faced en636 3 plywood
Best for A middle path where a timber substrate is wanted and exposure is real but not constant.
Watch out Grade and glue line vary widely between suppliers — the name on the sheet is not a specification. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Between board and ACP.
Scope effect Requires the actual grade to be named in the specification, not just 'waterproof plywood'. Not offered here: moisture-resistant board. Under a sink it is the single most common early failure in a Sarawak kitchen — edges swell and the carcass fails from the inside — so board stays on dry runs, away from the sink, the hob and any splash.
ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-04 Wet and dry kitchen separation
Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
Plan with ELS WHL-01 DS19 Retain / repair / replace Whole home Repair
Best for Sound construction with surface damage — the fault is cosmetic, not structural.
Watch out Repair reveals its own scope once opened; budget for a finding, not just the visible fault.
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Cost effect Lower than replacement, but less predictable.
Scope effect Needs a hold point after opening up, so the decision can change on evidence. Upgrade
Best for Improving something that works — better performance without full replacement.
Watch out The temptation is to upgrade what is visible rather than what fails; check the reasoning.
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Cost effect Between repair and replace.
Scope effect Confirm the upgrade is compatible with what is retained around it. Replace
Best for Where the element has failed or will fail within the life of the renovation.
Watch out Replacement pulls in the adjoining trades — you rarely replace one thing on its own.
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Cost effect The highest of the four.
Scope effect Sequencing matters: identify which trades follow, and in what order. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · hard to reverse once built
OPO-03 DS20 Glazing transparency Between rooms Clear
Best for Borrowing light and keeping sightlines — the most generous option spatially.
Watch out No privacy at all, and it shows everything on both sides, including the mess.
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Cost effect The least expensive glass.
Scope effect Decide manifestation or a visual cue at eye level so the pane reads as glass. Opaque
Best for Privacy while still passing light — bathrooms, bedrooms, anywhere a sightline is unwanted.
Watch out Blocks the view entirely, so the borrowed-light benefit is the only one left.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Confirm which side the finish faces and how it cleans. Reeded
Best for Softening a sightline without losing the sense of light or depth — the middle answer.
Watch out Distortion depends on distance; at close range it obscures far less than clients expect.
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Cost effect Above clear glass.
Scope effect Reed direction is a design decision and should be drawn, not left to the installer. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after OPO-01 Partition operation
OPO-01 DS21 Partition operation Between rooms Adjustable
Best for Rooms whose use changes through the day — the most flexible of the three.
Watch out Flexibility costs mechanism, and a mechanism used daily is a maintenance item.
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Cost effect The highest.
Scope effect Needs a decided parked position and clearance for it, or the flexibility is theoretical. Fixed
Best for A permanent separation where the layout is settled.
Watch out It is a wall: changing your mind later is construction, not adjustment.
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Cost effect The least expensive.
Scope effect Confirm ventilation and light are still resolved on both sides. Sliding
Best for Closing a space occasionally without giving up the opening permanently.
Watch out The panel has to go somewhere — a pocket needs wall depth, a surface track shows.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Decide pocket versus surface track early; a pocket is a structural decision. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built
KIT-03 DS22 Island vs peninsula Kitchen Island
Best for Rooms with genuine circulation space on all four sides.
Watch out Clearance is the whole question; an island in a room that cannot take it makes the kitchen worse, not better.
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Cost effect The most, especially if services run to it.
Scope effect Any sink or hob in the island means plumbing or ducting through the floor — a construction decision, not a layout one. None
Best for Small kitchens where the floor is worth more than the extra worktop.
Watch out Loses the social centre an island gives; the run does all the work.
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Cost effect None.
Scope effect Prep space must be found in the run instead — check it is adequate. Peninsula
Best for Getting most of an island's benefit where the floor cannot take a free-standing one.
Watch out One end is fixed, so circulation only improves on three sides.
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Cost effect Between none and an island.
Scope effect The junction with the run needs a decided detail, and services still route through the connected side. ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · hard to reverse once built · after KIT-01 Kitchen layout
KIT-12 DS27 Wall-cabinet opening Kitchen Hinged doors
Best for The default — simplest, cheapest and easiest to service.
Watch out The open door sits at head height over a work zone.
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Cost effect The least expensive.
Scope effect Swing direction should be drawn against the work sequence, not chosen on site. Lift-up (stay-open)
Best for A clean opening above a work zone with nothing at head height.
Watch out Gas stays are a wear part and a heavy front will drift as they age.
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Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect Requires clear headroom and a decision on strut serviceability. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-11 Wall-cabinet height
Reference sheet — not a selectable option WRD-01 DS29 Wardrobe door type Wardrobe Open
Best for Dressing rooms and dry, dust-free bedrooms where access speed matters.
Watch out In a humid Sarawak bedroom an open wardrobe gives clothes no protection from dust or airborne moisture.
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Cost effect The least expensive.
Scope effect Ventilation and dust become the room's problem; consider what sits opposite. Sliding
Best for Tight bedrooms where a swing door has nowhere to go.
Watch out Only half the wardrobe is ever open, and the bottom track collects dust; you lose internal depth to the track.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Track type and internal depth loss must be settled before the internal layout. Swing
Best for Full access to the whole interior at once — the best view of what you own.
Watch out Needs clear floor in front; in a small bedroom the swing competes with the bed.
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Cost effect The least expensive of the closed options.
Scope effect Swing clearance must be drawn against the furniture layout, not assumed. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later
BTH-01 DS30 Vanity tier ladder Bathroom Essential
Best for A sound vanity where the money is better spent on getting the wet construction right.
Watch out Fewer choices in front finish and hardware; the carcass material still has to suit a bathroom.
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Cost effect The entry point of the ladder.
Scope effect Moisture zone governs regardless of tier — a vanity carcass is a wet-zone decision. Signature
Best for Where the vanity is a visible part of the bathroom rather than just storage.
Watch out Easy to upgrade the front and leave the carcass and hardware under-specified.
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Cost effect Above Essential.
Scope effect Separate the finish upgrade from the construction requirement; they are different decisions. Bespoke
Best for Non-standard widths, an unusual basin, or a detail that no standard unit gives.
Watch out Longer lead time and no margin for a late basin change.
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Cost effect The top of the ladder.
Scope effect Basin and tap must be selected before fabrication — the cut-out is not adjustable afterwards. ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · costly to change later
LIV-07 DS32 Feature shelving Living Room Deep
Best for Storing real objects — books, boxes, equipment — rather than styling pieces.
Watch out Deep shelves throw a shadow and read heavy; the back becomes dead storage.
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Cost effect Higher — more material.
Scope effect Fixing must suit the load; a deep shelf carrying books is a structural fixing. Feature
Best for Where the shelving is the composition, not just storage.
Watch out It must be styled to work, which is a commitment the client has to want.
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Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect Lighting and backing finish become part of the decision. Slim
Best for A light visual line where the shelf holds a few pieces.
Watch out It will not take books or heavy objects — be honest about intended use.
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Cost effect The least expensive.
Scope effect Confirm the intended load before the fixing is chosen. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after LIV-03 TV wall composition
LIV-03 DS33 TV wall composition Living Room Console
Best for The simplest answer — a low unit that can move or be replaced.
Watch out Cables are visible unless managed, and the wall above stays unresolved.
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Cost effect The least expensive.
Scope effect Socket and cable positions still need deciding, even for a loose unit. Console panel
Best for Anchoring the TV to a panel while keeping the storage low and light.
Watch out The panel width has to relate to the TV and the room, or it reads accidental.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect TV size and mount height must be fixed before the panel is made. Full wall
Best for Making the whole wall one designed element with everything concealed.
Watch out It commits the wall — a later TV size change or a moved socket is joinery work.
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Cost effect The highest.
Scope effect Cable routes, sockets and ventilation must all be resolved at carcass stage. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · costly to change later
OFF-01 DS34 Office desking layout Office Shown in a commercial workplace — the same layout decision applies to a home office at smaller scale.
Bench
Best for Dense teams that collaborate constantly — the most people per square metre.
Watch out No acoustic or visual separation; concentration work suffers without a quiet area elsewhere.
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Cost effect The most efficient per person.
Scope effect Power and data routing along the bench must be planned, plus a separate quiet space. Cluster
Best for Teams that work in small groups — a balance of contact and separation.
Watch out Circulation between clusters eats floor area; the plan needs checking, not assuming.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Cable routing to each cluster is a separate run; confirm floor or ceiling delivery. Linear
Best for Narrow plans and along-the-wall arrangements.
Watch out Everyone faces the same way — it can read institutional without relief.
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Cost effect Efficient in a narrow room.
Scope effect Wall-mounted power is fixed early; changing the run later is rewiring. ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · costly to change later
COM-01 DS36 Commercial space conversion Commercial space Operational
Best for Businesses whose margin depends on how the back works, not how the front looks.
Watch out The customer-facing impression stays as-is, which may undercut the operational gain.
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Cost effect Concentrated out of sight.
Scope effect Sequence against trading hours; operational work is harder to phase around a live business. Shell services
Best for Getting the base right — services, envelope, compliance — before any fit-out.
Watch out It looks like nothing was done, which is hard for a client to see value in.
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Cost effect Foundational rather than visible.
Scope effect Everything downstream depends on this being complete; it sets the programme. Turnkey
Best for A single coordinated scope from shell to opening.
Watch out The largest single commitment, and it needs the fullest documentation before work starts.
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Cost effect The highest.
Scope effect Requires the complete drawing and trade-scope set up front; this is the most coordination-heavy option. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · hard to reverse once built
OPO-02 DS45 Interior door operation Between rooms Offset pivot
Best for A wide or heavy leaf where a standard hinge would struggle.
Watch out Floor and head fixings must be right; adjustment is less forgiving than a hinge.
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Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect Floor finish and threshold have to accommodate the pivot fixing. Pocket
Best for Reclaiming the floor a swing would use — the best answer in a tight plan.
Watch out The wall must be able to take a pocket; services in that wall have to move, and a stuck pocket door is awkward to service.
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Cost effect The highest, because it is construction as well as hardware.
Scope effect A structural and services decision, not a door choice — resolve before the wall is built. Surface sliding
Best for A sliding door without opening up the wall.
Watch out The door and track are visible, and the wall beside it cannot be used.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Needs a clear parking wall the full door width, with nothing mounted on it. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built
FTW-01 DS46 Hidden flush-door finish Feature Wall Oak veneer
Best for A warm continuous surface where grain continuity hides the opening.
Watch out Grain matching across a door line needs sequencing at the factory, not on site.
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Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect Veneer sequencing must be specified; a standard order will not match. Paint matched
Best for The simplest concealment — the door reads as wall.
Watch out Any movement or settlement shows at the joint, and touch-up paint rarely matches exactly.
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Cost effect The least expensive of the five.
Scope effect Requires a decided shadow gap or flush tolerance the painter can actually hold. Sintered stone
Best for A hard, wipeable feature wall where the door is part of a stone-faced plane.
Watch out Weight is the issue — the leaf and its hardware must be specified for it.
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Cost effect The highest.
Scope effect Hardware must be sized for the leaf weight; this is an engineering check, not a preference. Wallpaper mural
Best for A graphic wall where the image should run across the opening.
Watch out The mural must be hung with the door line planned into it; a repair means re-hanging a section.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect The door position must be final before the mural is ordered and set out. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after OPO-02 Interior door operation
LIV-09 DS47 Paint system & sheen Living Room Shown on a bare wall rather than a styled feature wall, so the sheen is what you compare.
Acrylic matte
Best for Walls where a flat, non-reflective surface hides minor unevenness.
Watch out The least scrubbable — marks in a circulation zone will show and touch-up flashes.
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Cost effect The reference point.
Scope effect Best kept away from wet areas and high-touch surfaces. Mineral limewash
Best for A soft, breathable finish with visible depth and movement.
Watch out It is a texture, not just a colour — application skill decides the result, and touch-up is difficult.
Responsible Specialist trade Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher, and the cost is in application.
Scope effect Requires a competent applicator and a sample panel signed off before the room is done. Satin acrylic
Best for A durable, wipeable general-purpose finish for busy rooms.
Watch out The sheen shows wall unevenness that a matte finish would hide.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Substrate preparation matters more than with a matte finish. Semi-gloss enamel
Best for Trim, doors and anywhere that takes hands and cleaning.
Watch out Unforgiving of surface defects and brush marks; the higher the sheen, the more it shows.
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Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect Preparation standard must be agreed — this finish exposes it. Washable eggshell
Best for The pragmatic middle for family rooms — cleanable without a shine.
Watch out Not fully scrubbable despite the name; check the manufacturer's actual claim.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Confirm the cleaning expectation with the client so the finish is not blamed later. ELS field guidance No fixed moment — a finish you can change later · easy to change later
LIV-10 DS49 Visible acoustic treatment Living Room Fabric panels
Best for The most absorption per area — rooms with a real echo problem.
Watch out Fabric collects dust and, in a humid room, needs to be a material that tolerates it.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Panel positions should follow the reflection points, not just the composition. PET felt
Best for A durable, wipeable absorber that can also be a graphic element.
Watch out Absorbs a narrower range than fabric over a cavity — good for speech, less for low frequencies.
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Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Fixing and joint detail are visible; they need drawing. Timber slats
Best for Where the room needs to look warm and calm as much as sound better.
Watch out Absorption depends entirely on the backing behind the slats — slats alone do very little.
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Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect The backing material is the acoustic decision; specify it, not just the slats. ELS field guidance No fixed moment — a finish you can change later · easy to change later
KIT-13 DS50 Cabinet-front surface grade Kitchen Shown on a wardrobe run — the front grade is the same decision on kitchen cabinetry.
Essential
Best for A sound front where the budget is better placed in the carcass and the wet run.
Watch out Edge treatment is where a lower grade shows first, especially near heat and steam.
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Cost effect The entry point.
Scope effect Edge detail should still be specified — it is the failure point, not the face. Signature
Best for Where the fronts are handled daily and seen constantly.
Watch out Easy to buy a better face and keep the same edge; check both moved.
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Cost effect Above Essential.
Scope effect Confirm the edge specification moved with the face. Bespoke
Best for A specific colour, texture or material a standard range does not carry.
Watch out Lead time and replacement: a damaged bespoke front is not a stock item.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect The top of the ladder.
Scope effect Order a spare front at the time of manufacture if the finish is not stocked. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-07 Cabinet-front surface material
Reference sheet — not a selectable option OPO-04 DS51 Opening-hardware close-up Between rooms Shown on an interior door — the same hardware is specified across openings.
Lever mortise
Best for The everyday interior door — familiar, serviceable, inexpensive.
Watch out Finish wears at the hand; a cheap plating goes first.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect The least expensive.
Scope effect Handing and backset need confirming before the door is machined. Pull deadbolt
Best for Entry doors where security and a deliberate gesture both matter.
Watch out Two separate items to align and finish-match.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Both must be set out on the same drawing or they will not align. Smart lock
Best for Shared or rented access where keys are the actual problem.
Watch out It has a battery and firmware — it is a maintained device, not a fitting. Plan for a mechanical override.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect The highest.
Scope effect Confirm the door thickness and prep the lock requires, plus a power and override plan. ELS field guidance Settle before installation day · easy to change later · after OPO-02 Interior door operation
LIV-04 DS53 Lighting levels — Muji Japandi Living Room Essential
Best for A calm, even wash consistent with the style's restraint.
Watch out One layer only — no accent, so the room reads flat after dark.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The entry point.
Scope effect Circuit and switch positions still need deciding at first fix. Signature
Best for Adding a second layer so the room changes between day and evening.
Watch out More circuits means more switching; the control plan has to stay simple or the room is annoying to use.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Above Essential.
Scope effect Switching and dimming must be planned at first fix, not added later. Bespoke
Best for Where lighting is doing real work — highlighting material, texture and joinery.
Watch out The most coordination with ceiling and joinery; a late change is disruptive.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The top of the ladder.
Scope effect Ceiling, joinery and electrical set-out must be coordinated together before first fix. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built · after LIV-01 Design language
LIV-05 DS54 Lighting levels — Cream Luxury Living Room Essential
Best for A warm, even base consistent with the style's softness.
Watch out A single layer flattens the material depth this style depends on.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The entry point.
Scope effect Circuit and switch positions still need deciding at first fix. Signature
Best for A second layer so the finishes read after dark as well as by day.
Watch out More circuits, more switching — keep the control plan legible.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Above Essential.
Scope effect Switching and dimming planned at first fix. Bespoke
Best for Lighting that models the material — the point of this style.
Watch out The most coordination with ceiling and joinery; late changes are disruptive.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The top of the ladder.
Scope effect Ceiling, joinery and electrical set-out coordinated together before first fix. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built · after LIV-01 Design language
LIV-06 DS55 Lighting levels — Simple Modern Minimalist Living Room Essential
Best for Clean, even light that suits a minimal room.
Watch out One layer leaves a minimal room feeling stark after dark.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The entry point.
Scope effect Circuit and switch positions decided at first fix. Signature
Best for A second layer to give a spare room some depth in the evening.
Watch out Fittings are visible in a minimal room — the fitting choice is part of the design.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Above Essential.
Scope effect Fitting selection and set-out must be drawn, not left to the electrician. Bespoke
Best for Concealed and integrated light where fittings should not read at all.
Watch out Integration means joinery and ceiling coordination, and no room for a late move.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The top of the ladder.
Scope effect Requires the fullest coordination set before first fix. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built · after LIV-01 Design language
OFF-02 DS56 Lighting levels — Executive Modern Office Office Shown in a commercial meeting room — the lighting levels are the same decision at home-office scale.
Essential
Best for Meeting the working light level a desk needs, simply.
Watch out Uniform light only; no relief between work and meeting zones.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The entry point.
Scope effect Confirm the level suits the actual task, not just the area. Signature
Best for Separating work light from circulation and meeting areas.
Watch out Zoning needs a control plan people can actually use.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Above Essential.
Scope effect Zoning and switching must map to how the office is used. Bespoke
Best for Where lighting supports brand and client-facing impression as well as work.
Watch out The most coordination with ceiling, joinery and AV.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The top of the ladder.
Scope effect Ceiling services, joinery and lighting coordinated as one set-out. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built · after LIV-01 Design language
DS69 Backsplash exposure zoning Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS71 Backsplash coverage Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS72 Backsplash detailing Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS74 Worktop edge and termination Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS75 Sink format and installation Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS76 Sink support and leak protection Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS78 Appliance fit and ventilation Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS79 Appliance ergonomic placement Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS80 Sink · bin · dishwasher flow Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS87 Wardrobe capacity allocation Visual reference · named options coming soon Wardrobe Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS92 Wardrobe corners, ends and overheads Visual reference · named options coming soon Wardrobe Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS95 Vanity form and floor clearance Visual reference · named options coming soon Bathroom Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS96 Basin, trap and drawer coordination Visual reference · named options coming soon Bathroom Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS99 Entry drop zone and storage Visual reference · named options coming soon Entrance Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS102 Desk depth, monitor position, power and cables Visual reference · named options coming soon Office Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS106 Commercial load, locks, access and replaceable parts Visual reference · named options coming soon Commercial space Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS108 Front construction, coating and cleanability Visual reference · named options coming soon Any cabinet Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS109 Edge sealing and visible edge quality Visual reference · named options coming soon Any cabinet Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS04A Living Lighting Scheme Visual reference · named options coming soon Living Room Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS05A Cladding Material Visual reference · named options coming soon Feature Wall Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS06A Stair Balustrade Infill Visual reference · named options coming soon Staircase Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS07A Tile Material Visual reference · named options coming soon Feature Wall Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS07B Tile Format Visual reference · named options coming soon Feature Wall Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS10A Kitchen Cabinet Access Method Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS KIT-14 DS10B Kitchen internal storage configuration Kitchen Adjustable shelves
Best for Tall and base cabinets holding tall or irregular items, where flexibility over the years matters more than reach.
Watch out In a deep base cabinet, shelves swallow what is at the back. Shelf pins are the weak point, and a loaded shelf sags over a wide span. Cost and scope2
Cost effect The least expensive — the reference point.
Scope effect None significant; shelves can be moved or added later without touching the carcass. Full-extension trays
Best for Deep base cabinets — the back becomes as reachable as the front, so pots and stacks stop hiding.
Watch out The runners take width and depth from the carcass, and they are the wear part; a tray behind a door needs the door open first, so a drawer front is usually the better pairing. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher — a pair of runners and a tray per pull-out.
Scope effect Runner load rating and tray depth are fixed at carcass stage, because the carcass is drilled for them. Inner drawers
Best for A second tier behind one front — cutlery, spices and utensils in fixed lanes without adding a door or drawer face to the elevation.
Watch out Two actions to reach the inner drawer, and the internal height is split, so tall items no longer fit in that cabinet. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher — a drawer box and its runners for each inner drawer.
Scope effect Internal heights are planned against what goes where, and fixed before fabrication. Vertical dividers
Best for Trays, chopping boards and baking sheets stored on edge — visible and reachable in a narrow cabinet.
Watch out Only for flat items; a divided cabinet is single-purpose and cannot easily be given another job later. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Modest — dividers are simple joinery.
Scope effect Decide which cabinet takes them before fabrication; the slot spacing is fixed. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-02 Kitchen tier ladder
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Plan with ELS DS73A Worktop Material Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS73B Worktop Thickness Edge Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS77A Cooking Energy Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS77B Extraction Route Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS94B Wardrobe Power Visual reference · named options coming soon Wardrobe Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS DS104B Display Lighting Visual reference · named options coming soon Display cabinet Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
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Plan with ELS KIT-07 DS114 Cabinet-front surface material Kitchen Shown on a wardrobe run — the front material is the same decision on kitchen cabinetry.
HPL
Best for Hard-wearing fronts in a working kitchen — the most scratch-resistant of the three.
Watch out Edge banding is the weak point; a poor edge lifts with steam over time.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Edge treatment must be specified alongside the face material. Pet
Best for A clean, low-sheen front with good durability and colour consistency.
Watch out Shows fingerprints on darker colours; the surface is not repairable if deeply scratched.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate to higher.
Scope effect Confirm the edge and the face are the same material family. PVC
Best for Wrapped profiles and shaped fronts a flat sheet cannot do.
Watch out In a hot, humid kitchen the wrap can lift at edges and near heat sources over time.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The least expensive of the three.
Scope effect Keep away from direct heat; confirm the position against the hob and oven. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-02 Kitchen tier ladder
Reference sheet — not a selectable option KIT-04 DS115 Wet and dry kitchen separation Kitchen Dry only
Best for Households that genuinely cook light — no heavy frying, no wok work.
Watch out A Sarawak household that later cooks heavily will move grease and steam into the living space.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The least expensive — one kitchen.
Scope effect Be honest about how the household actually cooks; this decision is hard to reverse. Wet-dry connected
Best for Keeping the two zones in contact while separating the heavy work.
Watch out An open connection still lets grease and steam travel; extraction has to do the work.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Extraction and airflow become the critical decision, not the partition. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · hard to reverse once built
KIT-15 DS116 Cabinet colour blocking Kitchen Single tone
Best for A calm, continuous kitchen that lets the worktop or backsplash lead.
Watch out A long single-tone run can read flat without a change of material somewhere.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The reference point.
Scope effect None significant — the simplest to specify and to replace a part of. Two-tone block
Best for Distinguishing an island or a tall group as its own element.
Watch out The blocks must relate to the architecture or it reads arbitrary.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Slightly above single-tone.
Scope effect The elevation should be drawn; this is a composition decision. Two-tone horizontal
Best for Grounding the run with a darker base and lifting the uppers.
Watch out A horizontal split can lower the apparent ceiling in an already low room.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Slightly above single-tone.
Scope effect Check against ceiling height before committing. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-07 Cabinet-front surface material
Reference sheet — not a selectable option LIV-01 DS117 Design language Living Room Cream luxury
Best for Clients who want warmth and softness with a sense of occasion.
Watch out Pale, warm finishes show marks and need more upkeep in a family home.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Varies by finish, not by the language itself.
Scope effect Sets the palette for the whole property; changing it later means re-selecting materials across rooms. Muji japandi
Best for Calm, uncluttered rooms where material and daylight do the work.
Watch out Restraint only reads as calm when the storage is genuinely sufficient — otherwise it reads bare.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Varies by finish.
Scope effect Storage has to be resolved early; this style has nowhere to hide clutter. Scandinavian
Best for Light, practical rooms with a soft palette and honest materials.
Watch out Very pale timber and textiles can feel cool against Sarawak's light; the tone needs testing on site.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Varies by finish.
Scope effect Test the timber tone in the actual room before committing across the property. Simple-modern minimalist
Best for Clean lines and quiet surfaces where the architecture leads.
Watch out Minimalism is unforgiving of tolerance — every junction and gap shows.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Varies by finish, but the tolerance demanded raises the fabrication standard.
Scope effect Requires the tightest set-out and the most drawing of the five. Warm-wood modern
Best for Warmth and grain as the main event, with modern lines.
Watch out Timber tone must be consistent across suppliers and rooms or the property reads mismatched.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Varies by finish.
Scope effect Sequence and match timber across rooms as one selection, not room by room. ELS field guidance Settle before any quotation · costly to change later
KIT-19 DS119 Dry pantry backsplash Kitchen Geometric tile
Best for A dry pantry where the backsplash is the room's one graphic moment.
Watch out Pattern needs set-out; a pattern cut awkwardly at the ends undoes the effect.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher — pattern costs in laying, not just in tile.
Scope effect Set-out must be drawn from a centre line, and cut positions agreed before laying. Matching oak
Best for Continuing the joinery material behind the counter for a seamless run.
Watch out Timber behind a counter is a dry-zone decision only — keep it away from a sink or kettle station.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect Confirm the zone is genuinely dry; a kettle produces more steam than clients expect. Stacked tile
Best for A quiet, orderly backsplash that reads as texture rather than pattern.
Watch out Stack bond shows any wall out of plumb along the vertical joints.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Wall flatness must be checked before laying — this bond exposes it. Washable paint
Best for The simplest and most changeable option in a genuinely dry pantry.
Watch out Not a splash surface; behind a kettle or sink it will not last.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The least expensive.
Scope effect Only valid where the zone is dry — confirm against the appliance positions. ELS field guidance Settle before installation day · costly to change later · after KIT-04 Wet and dry kitchen separation
Reference sheet — not a selectable option KIT-20 DS120 Wet kitchen backsplash Kitchen Large-format slab
Best for The easiest wet-kitchen surface to keep clean — the fewest joints to hold grease.
Watch out Handling and cutting are specialist; a single damaged slab is a whole-panel replacement.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect The highest of the four.
Scope effect Requires a wall flat enough to take a large panel and a decided junction at the worktop. Small-pattern feature tile
Best for Bringing character to a working wet kitchen.
Watch out Small tiles mean a lot of grout, and grout plus wok grease is the hardest combination to keep looking new.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher — the cost is in laying.
Scope effect Consider an epoxy or stain-resistant grout; this is the decision that determines how it ages. Stainless steel
Best for Behind a heavy-use hob — the most heat and grease tolerant surface available.
Watch out Shows every smear and scratches with abrasive cleaning; it reads commercial, which not every client wants.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect Fixing and edge detail need specifying, and the junction to adjacent finishes must be drawn. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before installation day · costly to change later · after KIT-04 Wet and dry kitchen separation
Reference sheet — not a selectable option BTH-02 DS121 Bathroom niche lining Bathroom Mosaic
Best for Lining a niche with a material that turns corners without a cut edge.
Watch out Many joints inside a permanently wet recess — grout is doing a lot of work here.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Waterproofing behind the niche is the actual decision; the lining is the visible half. Single-piece slab
Best for The cleanest niche — almost no joints for water or grime to sit in.
Watch out Cutting and fitting a single piece is specialist, and a mistake means a new piece.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher.
Scope effect Requires accurate niche dimensions before the slab is cut; the opening must be built to the drawing. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · costly to change later
KIT-21 DS122 Pantry backsplash tile format Kitchen Plain-porcelain tile
Best for A quiet, durable pantry backsplash that is easy to replace in part.
Watch out Grout still needs a colour decision even in a dry zone.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate.
Scope effect Specify grout colour with the tile, not after. Small-pattern feature tile
Best for A pantry that can carry pattern because it is not a heavy cooking zone.
Watch out More grout lines than a plain tile; in a dry pantry this is acceptable, in a wet kitchen it is not.
Responsible Coordinated by ELS Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher — the cost is in laying.
Scope effect Set-out from a centre line; agree cut positions before laying. One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before installation day · costly to change later · after KIT-19 Dry pantry backsplash
Reference sheet — not a selectable option KIT-05 DS23A Tall-unit and fridge placement Kitchen End group
Best for Keeping the worktop continuous — one unbroken prep surface, with the fridge and the tall storage standing together at the end nearest the entry or the dining side.
Watch out The group is deep and tall; at the wrong end it blocks a window or crowds the door. The fridge door needs clear space to open fully against the run's end. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Neutral to slightly less — fewer junctions between tall and base cabinetry, so fewer fillers and end panels.
Scope effect Fixes which end takes the power point and any water point for the fridge; decide with the layout (DS17), because the group's end sets the prep-zone length. Split
Best for Placing the fridge near the entry or dining side and the oven tower near the cooking zone, when one tall group would put one of them in the wrong place.
Watch out Each tall unit breaks the worktop; two breaks means two shorter prep surfaces, and more end panels and junctions to detail. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Slightly more — additional end panels, fillers and junction details.
Scope effect Two power positions and two junctions to draw; both must be fixed before the carcass order, because a tall unit cannot move once the base run is cut around it. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · costly to change later · after KIT-01 Kitchen layout
Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
Plan with ELS KIT-06 DS23B Tall-group wall integration Kitchen Recessed niche
Best for A flush, built-in read where the tall group sits back into the wall plane — the calmest result in a small kitchen where the group's full depth would otherwise intrude.
Watch out The niche has to exist or be built, which depends on the wall being non-structural or on a pocket being framed. Its dimensions have to be exact; a niche a few centimetres out cannot be fixed with a filler. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher — builder's work (framing and plastering) before any cabinetry, and the tall group is measured to the niche once it is built.
Scope effect A first-fix decision: the niche is formed before walls close, and the cabinetry is fabricated to the finished niche. Measuring the cabinetry to a drawing instead of the built niche is where this goes wrong. Surface mounted
Best for Any wall, no builder's work — the usual approach, and the one that keeps the cabinetry independent of the building.
Watch out The group's full depth projects into the room; its side is a visible end panel that needs a finish, and the junction with the ceiling needs its own decision (DS26B). Cost and scope2
Cost effect The reference point — no wall work.
Scope effect Nothing beyond the cabinetry; the end-panel finish and the top junction are decided with the fronts. ELS field guidance Settle before walls close (first fix) · hard to reverse once built · after KIT-05 Tall-unit and fridge placement
Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
Plan with ELS KIT-11 DS26A Wall-cabinet height Kitchen Stacked-top box
Best for Using the ceiling height for long-term storage — the top box takes what is used rarely, and the run reads floor to ceiling.
Watch out The top box is above comfortable reach — storage for a step-ladder. Two boxes stacked show a horizontal joint line unless the fronts are made as one tall door. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Higher — a second carcass and a second front per cabinet.
Scope effect Ceiling height measured at several points along the run, because a ceiling out of level shows at the top box; and a decision on whether fronts are one door or two. Standard 720
Best for Everyday reach — the top shelf usable without a step for most people, with whatever sits above it decided separately.
Watch out The space above is either wasted or has to be closed; left open it collects dust and, in a wok kitchen, grease. Cost and scope2
Cost effect The reference point — one carcass per cabinet.
Scope effect Decide what happens above at the same time: an open gap, a plasterboard soffit or a scribed infill (DS26B). One option isn't shown yet — coming soon.
ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-02 Kitchen tier ladder
Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
Plan with ELS KIT-16 DS26B Cabinet-to-ceiling junction detail Kitchen Open gap
Best for A ceiling that is uneven or high, where closing the gap would cost more than it returns — or a kitchen that is not meant to be permanent.
Watch out The gap collects dust and grease and is awkward to clean, and it reads unfinished in a kitchen that is otherwise fitted. Cost and scope2
Cost effect None — nothing is built.
Scope effect None; it can be closed later with either a soffit or an infill. Plasterboard soffit
Best for A painted bulkhead that meets the cabinet top squarely — the fitted read, and a place to run ducting and lighting.
Watch out Built by a plaster trade before the cabinetry, so the cabinet height has to be known first; a bulkhead built to a drawing with cabinets fitted later can leave a step or a gap. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate — a plaster trade's work, priced separately from the cabinetry.
Scope effect First-fix: framed and skimmed before walls close, with the extraction duct route and any lighting decided at the same time. Scribed infill
Best for A filler in the cabinet material cut to the ceiling line, so the run reads as one fitted piece in one finish.
Watch out A wide infill shows a ceiling that is out of level as a tapering strip; it is cut on site and depends on the fitter's scribing. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Moderate — the panel is cabinetry, fitted on site.
Scope effect Ceiling height measured at several points along the run, and the infill depth decided against the highest and lowest. Shadow reveal
Best for A deliberate recessed line between cabinet top and ceiling — it reads as intended, and it hides a ceiling that is slightly out of level.
Watch out A reveal is a detail, not a gap: it needs a return panel set back to read as one, and it still collects some dust. Cost and scope2
Cost effect Modest — a set-back return panel per cabinet top.
Scope effect Reveal depth and colour decided with the fronts; the ceiling is usually finished first so the reveal reads against a clean surface. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-11 Wall-cabinet height
Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
Plan with ELS DS28A Built-in oven placement Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
How this is priced is confirmed after measurement, by whoever supplies it.
Plan with ELS DS28B Refrigerator integration Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
How this is priced is confirmed after measurement, by whoever supplies it.
Plan with ELS DS28C Dishwasher integration Visual reference · named options coming soon Kitchen Record still pending The comparison is usable now; the supply and ownership record follows with your specification.
Who supplies this is confirmed with your specification — it is not yet stated here.
How this is priced is confirmed after measurement, by whoever supplies it.
Plan with ELS KIT-17 DS123 AquaGlass door finish Kitchen Gloss
Best for The most light a kitchen can return, which is worth most in a room with one window.
Watch out It mirrors the room, so it shows fingerprints and every uneven door gap along the run.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect The highest of the three.
Scope effect Finish is fixed at fabrication; precision carcass leveling and door gap adjustment must be fixed during final installation so reflections do not read as crooked. Metallic
Best for A quieter surface than gloss that still reads as glass, and the most forgiving of the three with daily marks.
Watch out The metallic texture is directional, so a replacement door years later has to match the run's orientation as well as its colour.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect The reference point of the three.
Scope effect Finish is fixed at fabrication; a later change means new door faces, not a refinish. Solid
Best for A flat, even colour where the kitchen should recede rather than reflect.
Watch out A flat surface shows a dent or a scuff more plainly than a broken one does.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect Comparable to metallic.
Scope effect Finish is fixed at fabrication; establishes the base colour batch for any future additions, though without the texture orientation dependencies of metallic. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-02 Kitchen tier ladder
KIT-18 DS124 AquaGlass wall-cabinet front Kitchen Clear display
Best for Display, where what is inside is meant to be seen and kept that way.
Watch out It is a daily commitment to tidiness, and it is the option most often regretted in a working kitchen.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect Comparable to translucent.
Scope effect Upgraded interior carcass finishes, shelf materials, and lighting routing must be specified and fixed before fabrication, overriding standard defaults. Opaque
Best for A continuous wall where the cabinetry should not be read as storage at all.
Watch out Nothing is findable without opening a door, which is the commonest daily annoyance in a deep wall run.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect The reference point.
Scope effect Fronts are fixed before fabrication; internal storage accessories should be fixed at carcass order to compensate for the blocked visibility. Translucent
Best for Hiding the contents while keeping the wall light, so a full cabinet still reads as calm.
Watch out It shows a silhouette, not nothing — a bright interior light makes the contents legible again.
Responsible Supplied and installed by ALUMAX Cost and scope2
Cost effect Above an opaque front.
Scope effect Interior lighting specifications and cable routing must be fixed before the carcass order, as illumination changes how these fronts read. ELS field guidance Settle before cabinets are cut (fabrication) · costly to change later · after KIT-17 AquaGlass door finish
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