While there are several wood options to choose from for kitchen cabinetry, you might find it difficult to find the one that fits your visual style and preference for your kitchen remodeling project. It helps to know what to expect from some of these popular choices.
Cherry
Cherry is considered a hardwood, but is actually softer than other woods in this category. It’s known for a rich grain with occasional small pin knots and pitch marks, and it’s often associated with high-end woodworking. Cherry is readily available but tends to be more expensive. If you’re looking for a timeless and classic look, then this is the wood you should go for.
Walnut & Mahogany
It’s not surprising to find rich, dark brown walnut and straight-grained red mahogany in a lot of modern kitchens. When it comes to kitchen renovation, these are two of the most popular and commonly used hardwoods available. Mahogany gives off a sense of warmth and coziness while walnut adds an elegant depth to kitchen cabinetry.
Birch, Beech & White or Red Oak
One of the commonly used hardwoods in kitchen cabinetry is medium-priced red oak, which has either arched or complex flame grain patterns. White oak has grains that are straighter, but may cost a bit more than its red variant. Domestic species such as beech also look good in modern kitchen design. Birch wood, which has streak and bands of brown, is usually priced lower than beech because of the availability and the lost cost of birch plywood.
Useful Tips to Consider
Each wood species’ color and grain pattern is affected by the environment in which it is grown. These naturally occurring features make it impossible to guarantee that all pieces of wood within your kitchen remodel will perfectly match in grain pattern and color. Of course, this organic variety is also what makes natural wood products more appealing to homeowners.
Ultraviolet inhibitors in the wood finishes help slow down the effects of aging from sunlight and fluorescent lighting. However, long-term exposure to light sources will ultimately change the appearance of any type of wood. While the effects of this aging occur to all species of wood, they’re more apparent with the likes of cherry and maple.
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