Need Quality Kitchen Cabinets? Not Sure What Wood to Select?
When deciding to give your kitchen an update, choosing the type of wood can be one of the hardest decisions to make as a customer. Doing your research ahead of time, or consulting with our Cabinet Guy at Kerce Cabinets, and considering all the factors will help you decide on the best materials to fit the project.
Various Cabinet Materials
First of all, what is the overall theme of your house? Knowing what is your design aesthetic will help you to narrow the field in materials. Different woods give you different qualities, so make sure you know what kind of 'feeling' you want from your space. Here are a few design choices for you to consider:
Farmhouse
Modern
Classic or Traditional
Eclectic
For each theme, there are various types of materials commonly used for building kitchen cabinets. Below are the most popular types of materials:
Natural Woods
Laminate
Thermofoil
Stainless Steel
When you consider the affordability range of laminate or thermofoil, which is around $1,500 to $2,000 for a 10x10 room, the choice might be obvious. But when you take in to account the longevity of the product and the possibility of having to do another kitchen renovation in 10 to 15 years, well, the appeal factor goes down tremendously.
Next, the option of stainless steel might check the durability factor, including never having to worry about warping or falling to pieces, the product lacks the warmth needed for many of the design options for today's kitchens, unless you are going the commercial-look route. Not to mention, the starting price for a 10x10 room is around $3,500 and up.
Last, natural woods gives you the best option for variety, price, durability, warmth, and appeal. You cannot beat the look that real quality kitchen cabinets built with natural woods give you, plus most wood cabinets have the longevity factor, lasting upwards of 50 years!
Top 5 Common Woods
Here is a list of the types of tree woods used in custom cabinetry at Kerce Cabinetry, just five of the woods we have used to make quality kitchen cabinets.
Oak
Oakwood is the most commonly used of the natural woods. It is easy to find, stain and finish in addition to being highly durable. These qualities are what make oak a great choice in any setting. Oak grain is strong enough to show through any color stain you apply. Colors for oak woods vary from a dark brown to light tan and because it takes so extremely well to any color stain, you can achieve just about any hue you want.
Cherry
Unlike oaks, cherry woods are softer and more versatile, making them easy to work with. They are unique because over time, and with direct sunlight, they turn from a lighter color to a deep red allowing their natural hues to appear.
Cherry wood has a striking look, radiating its natural red hues. It is a hard and durable wood, yet easy to work with. The high-quality kitchen cabinets that this wood produces are the reason homeowners are willing to pay more for it, making cherry the most expensive of the five most common kinds of wood used in cabinetry.
Hickory
Hickory is a durable, mid-ranged priced wood that is extremely popular in cabinetry.
The colors of hickory woods range from shades of dark brown to shades of white. The wood boasts its natural streaks in a random fashion, promoting its beauty and accents. Much like oak, hickory takes very well to light or natural stain.
Pine
Pine is another popular wood choice by homeowners who are designing their kitchen cabinets. This wood is very cost-effective and is generally the least expensive of the five most commonly used woods. It is often used for French, American, or English country settings, largely because it antiques and distresses beautifully.
Pine provides a yellowish cast, making it a prime choice if you are looking to achieve a rustic feel in your kitchen. Overall, pinewood tends to be lighter in color, but it takes nicely to staining, allowing a variety of looks to be achieved. The only major drawback of using pinewood for your kitchen cabinets is that the wood can be easily prone to nicks.
Maple
Maple is another wood that produces great quality kitchen cabinets and that we love using, based solely on its adaptability. It can be stained any color or shade yet will always maintain its beautiful natural wood grain look. Although pinewood is generally known as the most cost-effective choice for natural wood, most of the maple wood cabinets are generally higher in price.
Are Natural Woods The Way?
While natural wood cabinets may be the most durable and versatile options, they may not always be the best choice for you. Woods can sometimes have a negative reaction to the surrounding area. For example, if you live in a place that has high humidity, over time the cabinets may experience a bit of warping. It is also important to keep in mind that while shopping for natural wood cabinets, retailers promote kitchen cabinets as “wood” but in reality, they are made using a variety of other products.
Still unsure what to choose? Here at Kerce Cabinetry we can help you with the design aspect and give you the best option for your space. Call us today at (404) 859-1617 to schedule an appointment with Middle Georgia's go-to cabinet maker.
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