How to Select Wood for Kitchen Cabinets
Cabinets are a dominating feature in the kitchen, and therefore, set the style for the room. Certain wood types would be out of place in a cottage or log cabin home. Elegant homes also need that same style reflected in the kitchen. Professional kitchen designers can help undecided homeowners choose from many cabinet styles and woods to create the kitchen that fits their home and lifestyle. Does this Spark an idea?
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Create an informal look in the kitchen with oak, hickory or pine. Oak wood shows off wood grains, making it look natural and warm. Pine, easily recognizable from its many prominent knots, also works well in an informal kitchen setting. Hickory is commonly used in country-style kitchens.
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Select maple, oak, or walnut cabinets for a modern kitchen decor. These woods are durable and will stay beautiful for years. Maple wood varies in shades, while walnut wood tends to be darker.
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Consider the countertop when selecting a wood for the kitchen. Butcher block countertops are made from various woods. Purchase cabinets in the same wood to continue the flow, and then add color by painting the walls. Mahogany wood is elegant and works well with granite or stone countertops.
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Choose a wood according to its durability, if the kitchen is frequented by toddlers or children. Oak and maple are hard, durable woods. Oak is one of the hardest woods, and it is less likely to become scratched. Pine is less expensive but is more susceptible to scratches.
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Consider your budget when making a wood choice. Ebony, walnut and mahogany woods are pricier than others. Oak and maple are popular for kitchen cabinets and their cost is mid-range. Birch and pine are good choices when following a strict budget is a must.
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