CNC Routings: How to Choose the Ideal Design for Your Kitchen

Choosing a routing design for your kitchen facades is a decision that will define the character of your space for many years. Unlike a wall color that can be changed in a weekend, the routing on your doors is permanent. That's why it's worth taking the time to understand the options and choose wisely.

Our catalog offers nine routing designs, each named after a European city whose architectural tradition inspires its geometry. In this guide, we explain the differences between each one so you can identify which best fits your project.

Understanding Routing Structure

Before comparing designs, it helps to understand the elements that make up a routing. Every routing has three basic components:

The border or perimeter frame: the band surrounding the door that defines its outline

The center panel: the interior zone, which can be recessed, raised, or flush

The transition: the profile connecting the frame to the panel, which can be abrupt, smooth, or stepped

The Nine Designs: Quick Guide

Atenas — The Mediterranean

The most distinctive design thanks to its upper arch. The center panel has an arched portal shape evoking Greek island windows and doors. Ideal for kitchens seeking Mediterranean warmth without going rustic.

Works best in: kitchens with marble countertops, artisanal tile backsplashes, southern European ambiance.

Boston — The Craftsman

The most robust in the line. Its wide border and deep recessed panel create marked shadows and a solid, artisanal look. Inspired by early 20th-century American carpentry.

Works best in: spacious kitchens where doors need presence, rustic-modern styles, combination with dark woods and metals.

Boston Fino — The Refined

Same Boston structure but with a thin, discreet border. The result is a door with the same frame-and-panel composition but a lighter, more contemporary reading.

Works best in: modern kitchens wanting a touch of molding without losing lightness, dressing rooms, professional offices.

Boston Media — The Balanced

The exact midpoint between Boston and Boston Fino. Neither too present nor too subtle. The most versatile design in the Boston family.

Works best in: any space where there's uncertainty about which proportion to choose. It's the safe bet.

Milan — The Minimalist

Straight lines, clean transitions, no curves or ornaments. Milan's recess is geometrically pure: a perfect rectangle within the door. Inspired by contemporary Italian design.

Works best in: modern-line kitchens, offices, spaces wanting texture without decoration. Pairs especially well with matte finishes in neutral colors.

Paris — The Sophisticated

The only design with a double panel: the door surface is divided into two recessed panels separated by a horizontal band. Evokes the proportions of classic Parisian carpentry.

Works best in: European-inspired kitchens, formal dining rooms, spaces seeking architectural sophistication.

Roma — The Sculptural

The most artistic in the collection. Its central oval functions as a framed medallion, evoking Renaissance decorative elements.

Works best in: accent pieces, high-end classic kitchens, living room furniture seeking visual impact.

Sevilla — The Ornamental

The richest decorative design. Its double perimeter frame creates three depth planes with complex shadows that change throughout the day.

Works best in: classic, Provencal, or country kitchens with full decorative presence.

Sevilla Fina — The Discreet-Ornamental

The refined Sevilla version: the same double frame but with fine lines generating a subtle geometric drawing on the surface.

Works best in: kitchens wanting ornamentation without excess, interiors seeking detail perceptible up close.

How to Decide: Three Key Questions

1. What's your home's general style?

If your home has moldings on interior doors and decorative baseboards, routings with more presence (Boston, Sevilla, Atenas, Roma) will dialogue well with the rest of the space. If your home has clean lines and smooth surfaces, Milan or Boston Fino will integrate better.

2. How much visual presence do you want on your doors?

Maximum presence: Sevilla, Boston, Roma

Medium presence: Atenas, Paris, Boston Media

Subtle presence: Milan, Boston Fino, Sevilla Fina

3. Will you use one routing or combine?

If using the same routing on all doors, choose one that works well in different sizes (Boston Media, Milan, Boston Fino). If combining, you can use a more elaborate routing on accent pieces and a simpler one on the rest.

Request Samples

The best way to choose is to see and touch the routing. We can send you samples of the designs that interest you most so you can see them in your own space, with your own lighting and alongside the materials you've already chosen. Contact us to arrange sample shipping anywhere in Argentina.