At Trademark Kitchen & Bath, we have first-hand evidence of the enduring appeal of wood cabinets. Even as other materials appear on the market and gain their own popularity, most people can still agree on the desirability of wood cabinets from a design perspective.
Wood cabinets are available in a variety of styles and finishes to suit any décor plan, and that’s even without taking the wood species into consideration. The species of wood used in your cabinets will have a big impact on the look of the finished space, so to help you choose the best cabinets for your kitchen, we have prepared this brief overview of some of the most popular woods used in cabinetry.
- Cherry – Cherry is a hardwood known for its rich color, uniform grain pattern, and smooth texture. The color of cherry wood ranges from light to medium reddish brown, and your cherry wood cabinets will only grow darker and richer in color as they age.
- Maple – Maple wood is popular for its creamy white color and smooth texture. The natural variation in maple wood’s density makes it absorb different amounts of stain, which can give maple wood cabinets a mottled appearance. Its smooth surface makes maple an ideal wood for cabinets with both painted and stained finishes.
- Red Oak – Red oak wood has a prominent grain pattern that gives it a distinctive texture, which can vary from a tight straight grain to an arch pattern. Red oak wood cabinets can range from creamy white to light reddish brown in color, and may exhibit occasional pin knots and mineral streaks.
If you are interested in any of these wood varieties for your kitchen, or want to see what else we have to offer, contact our team today.