Wrapping your kitchen starts with one question: which interior foil suits your kitchen? The foil sets the mood of the whole room. In this article you'll read what wood-effect, concrete-effect, marble-effect and plain foil do, what to look out for with light and worktop, and which kitchen handle to choose with it.
Short answer
Choose wood effect for a warm, natural kitchen, concrete effect for a rugged industrial look, marble effect for a luxurious accent and plain foil for a calm, modern kitchen.
All our VNSTRA foils are self-adhesive, scratch-resistant and water-repellent, and come in sheets of 122 × 100 cm. Plain foil starts at €44 per sheet, wood, concrete and marble effect at €49. Example: light Classic Oak wood effect with matt black handles gives a warm Scandinavian kitchen.
What types of interior foil are there?
Wood effect
Warm and natural, with a tangible wood grain. From light oak to dark teak. Suits a Scandinavian, country or modern kitchen.
Concrete effect
Rugged and urban, with a textured surface. Ideal for an industrial kitchen or a loft.
Marble effect
A luxurious natural-stone look with veins. Beautiful on a kitchen island or a few fronts as an eye-catcher.
Plain
Calm and timeless, from white and cream to grey and steel blue. Lets the shape of your kitchen and your handles do the talking.
Classic Oak
Cement Dark
Grigio Marquina
Bleached GreyWood, concrete or marble effect: what suits your kitchen?
First look at what stays: your worktop, floor and walls. The foil should match them, not compete with them. If your worktop has a busy pattern, choose a plain foil or a calm wood effect. If your worktop is plain, a marble effect or a pronounced wood grain can create a nice contrast.
Also consider the light. In a small or dark kitchen, light shades such as Classic Oak, Bleached Grey or Cream Grey work best because they reflect light. In a large, bright kitchen you can choose dark foil such as Cement Dark or a dark marble effect.
| Kitchen style | Foil that suits it |
|---|---|
| Country or Scandinavian | Light wood effect, such as Classic Oak or Tan Oak |
| Industrial | Concrete effect, such as Cement Grey or Cement Dark |
| Modern and sleek | Plain grey, white or steel blue |
| Luxurious and chic | Marble effect, such as Grigio Marquina or Luxe Natuursteen |
Which handle do you choose with which foil?
New foil and old handles often don't go together. A new handle is what really finishes the wrap. These combinations work well:
Wood effect
Matt black for contrast, gold for a warm look. For example the Amsterdam black.
Concrete effect
Matt black or stainless steel, with a robust profile such as the Manchester black.
Marble effect
Gold or silver as a luxurious accent. See the gold handles.
Plain
Slim black handles or small knobs, such as the Athene.
How to choose the right interior foil
Look at worktop, floor and light
Note what stays and how much daylight your kitchen gets. That decides whether you go light or dark.
Choose a look
Wood, concrete, marble or plain: choose the style that suits your interior.
Order one sheet first
Look at the foil in your own kitchen, in daylight and in the evening. One 122 × 100 cm sheet is enough for a test front.
Work out how many sheets you need
Measure each front and add 2 cm all round for folding over. Lay out the pieces on paper on 122 × 100 cm sheets.
Choose the handles to match
Keep the centre-to-centre size of your old handles, so the new ones fit the existing holes.
Tip: wrapping it yourself? With the wrapping starter kit (€19) you get the squeegee, knife and degreaser in one go. Rather have it done? Read what kitchen wrapping costs.
Choose directly
All interior foil Wood effect Concrete effect Marble effect Handles for a wrap
Frequently asked questions about interior foil
What is the difference between interior foil and kitchen foil?
None: it's the same self-adhesive PVC foil. Kitchen foil and wrap foil are other names for interior foil.
Which interior foil colour is the most popular?
Light wood effect and plain grey are timeless and easy to combine. They suit almost any worktop.
Can you tell wood-effect foil from real wood?
Up close you can feel it's foil, but the grain and colour are realistic. From a few metres away it looks like wood.
Can I also use interior foil on furniture and walls?
Yes, on any smooth, grease-free surface: furniture, doors, walls and bathroom vanities.
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