Perfecting the Details: TRUFIG and the Seamless Kitchen
- Stefani Stein
- May 30
- 3 min read
Updated: Jul 1
In a kitchen renovation, it is often the unseen decisions that make the biggest visual impact. One such choice in this project was the use of TRUFIG—a flush-mount system that allows electrical outlets to disappear into the surrounding material. With a kitchen palette as rich and expressive as this one, filled with veined marble and custom cabinetry, the goal was to preserve visual integrity in every corner. TRUFIG became an essential part of that vision.
The challenge was one familiar to anyone who has worked with luxury stone. How do you integrate the necessary electrical outlets without interrupting the natural movement of the marble? Traditional outlet plates sit on top of the surface, often drawing the eye and breaking the flow. Here, the desire was to protect the drama and softness of the stone. We needed a solution that could honor the marble's organic lines without distraction.
Kitchen Design Development, a Team Effort
As the cabinetry and counters took shape, we coordinated early with the fabricator and electrician to make sure TRUFIG would be feasible for the slab layout. This process started long before the marble was cut. We identified the ideal outlet placements, considering not just access and code, but the veining and movement of the stone. The goal was for each outlet to feel secondary—not a feature, but a seamless part of the composition.
Mockups and test fittings were done to confirm viability. The boxes were mounted and aligned precisely within the drywall so the marble installation could proceed without guesswork. Every measurement mattered. Unlike standard boxes, TRUFIG frames must sit completely flush with the finished surface. Even a slight shift would have compromised the look.
TRUFIG Installation Day
Installation day was where all the preparation paid off. The marble was carefully dry-fitted to ensure that veining matched across seams and that outlet placements were positioned exactly.
A pro-tip from our stone fabricator, Best Way Marble, ensured the best-looking finished result: affix the mounting platform with adhesive at the fabricator's shop before bringing the stone back to the site.
Once on site, the TRUFIG components—including fascia, adjusting mounting platforms, and connecting the receptacles—were installed as a team effort between the stone fabricator and electrician. Patience and precision were key. Some outlets required additional trimming, adjustments, and spacers to ensure a perfect fit in relation to the depth and profile of the marble.
Best Practices When Working with TRUFIG Outlets
Coordinate Early
TRUFIG outlets cannot be retrofitted late in the game. They require precise rough-in depths and framing coordination. Engage your contractor, drywall trade, electrician and stone fabricator during planning stages to ensure precise alignment.
If you are in Los Angeles, and your electrician does not have experience with TRUFIG, I recommend connecting your electrician with the team at Haas Entertainment Systems for a product training session.
Dry Fit Everything
Before final install, dry fit every panel, outlet, and component. You will only get one clean cut in marble. Measure everything twice, and install once.
Keep the Lines Clean
TRUFIG's value lies in its precision. Avoid crowding switches and receptacles. Keep groupings minimal and spaced cleanly to maintain the architecture of the material.
Partner with a Detail-Oriented Team
Installing TRUFIG well takes a team that cares about millimeters. From the GC to the electrician to the stone fabricator, everyone needs to prioritize the finish over speed. The result is worth the added effort.
Hire a Specialist to Paint Your Outlets
The final step in the process is having the outlets custom-painted to seamlessly blend with your marble veining. This is not the time to attempt DIY or value engineering. Faux painting is a specialty skill, typically not something your wall or cabinet painter can execute. We worked with our talented friend and mural artist Renée Fox to ensure the marble's color and movement matched perfectly, allowing the outlets to recede into the background. The result was a surface uninterrupted by white plastic rectangles, instead reading as a single, continuous material story.
A Kitchen Reveal Worth the Wait
With the marble set and the final trim pieces in place, the kitchen came into focus. What stands out is not the hardware, but the uninterrupted sweep of the stone—fluid, organic, and quietly powerful. The TRUFIG outlets are there, of course, but they are part of the architecture now. They recede into the surface, allowing the cabinetry, the curves of the backsplash, and the warmth of the wood to take their rightful place in the visual hierarchy.
It is in these details—the ones you do not see right away—where true design integrity emerges. The result is not just a beautiful kitchen, but a thoughtful one. Each choice, each alignment, each decision was made with care. And in the end, that care reveals itself not in what draws attention, but in what does not.
