Choosing a Wood
"Wood" you rather...
There is so much variation in nature, and no two pieces of wood are the same. We'll help explain the unique variations of strength, versatility and appearance to help you decide which cabinet wood type is best for your project.
Cabinet Wood Species
AlderGrown in Pacific Northwest, it is processed and graded for a slightly darker and more consistent rich color, which is desired by most designers,builders, and buyers. Knotty Alder has knots in the doors, drawer fronts, face frames, and large moldings. Alder is available in Clear or Rustic. |
Alder
Grown in Pacific Northwest, it is processed and graded for a slightly darker and more consistent rich color, which is desired by most designers,builders, and buyers. Knotty Alder has knots in the doors, drawer fronts, face frames, and large moldings. Alder is available in Clear or Rustic.
CherryOne word to describe wood from the cherry tree, beautiful. The rich reds & browns grow deeper with age. Small dark specks add to its interesting look and definition. Rustic Cherry has more pitch, mineral, sapwood & heartwood color variations, and larger knots. Cherry is available in Clear or Rustic. |
Cherry
One word to describe wood from the cherry tree, beautiful. The rich reds & browns grow deeper with age. Small dark specks add to its interesting look and definition. Rustic Cherry has more pitch, mineral, sapwood & heartwood color variations, and larger knots. Cherry is available in Clear or Rustic.
Maple
Grown in Northern Wisconsin where climate, soil conditions, and the genetic history of the species result in some of the finest White Hardrock Maple in the United States. This maple is unlike the less expensive maple species (soft maple), and has fewer mineral deposits and color variation. Knotty Maple has knots in the doors and drawer fronts, face frames may occasionally have knots. Maple is available in Clear, Knotty or Rustic.
Maple
Grown in Northern Wisconsin where climate, soil conditions, and the genetic history of the species result in some of the finest White Hardrock Maple in the United States. This maple is unlike the less expensive maple species (soft maple), and has fewer mineral deposits and color variation. Knotty Maple has knots in the doors and drawer fronts, face frames may occasionally have knots. Maple is available in Clear, Knotty or Rustic.
OakGrown in Northern Wisconsin where climate, soil conditions, and the genetic history of the species result in some of the finest Red Oak in the United States. This oak is unlike the less expensive oak species, and has fewer mineral deposits and color variation. Knotty Oak has knots in the doors and drawer fronts, face frames may occasionally have knots. Oak is available in Clear or Knotty. |
Oak
Grown in Northern Wisconsin where climate, soil conditions, and the genetic history of the species result in some of the finest Red Oak in the United States. This oak is unlike the less expensive oak species, and has fewer mineral deposits and color variation. Knotty Oak has knots in the doors and drawer fronts, face frames may occasionally have knots. Oak is available in Clear or Knotty.
HickoryHickory is a very hard, stiff, dense and shock resistant wood. Aside from its durability, Hickory is also very beautiful. With an array of color ranging from a soft white to rustic black you can be sure that your Hickory cabinets have a very unique look. Hickory is available in Clear or Rustic. |
Hickory
Hickory is a very hard, stiff, dense and shock resistant wood. Aside from its durability, Hickory is also very beautiful. With an array of color ranging from a soft white to rustic black you can be sure that your Hickory cabinets have a very unique look. Hickory is available in Clear or Rustic.