What kind of wood would a woodchuck pick if a woodchuck could pick wood. Who knows? But we at Kitchenland know whatever type of wood she chooses will have a huge affect on her kitchen. Woods are different. Different colors. Different characteristics and properties. The right wood matters. Find out more than you’ll ever need to know about wood right here.
Blue skies peering down on wide, open fields. A cluster of oak trees resting near a cool mountain stream. These are the feelings of nature that oak radiates throughout a home, with its strong, warm and open grain. White to pink and reddish tones appear, instilling a sense of comfort and peace around us. With a character desired by many, oak's most desired qualities are duplicated by few.
Cherry is characterized by its red undertones but may vary in color from white to a deep, rich brown. As the months go by and your cherry kitchen ages, the cherry will react to natural or artificial light sources and begin to darken. Dark areas will turn a dark reddish brown, and light areas will age to medium yellows and browns. All of these changes are a natural part of owning a solid cherry kitchen.
Loved for the fresh harvest of its sweet nectar. The same tree that furnishes our tables with glorious, amber-colored syrup also satisfies the need for a warm appearance in our homes. this uniform, close grain wood that is predominately white with occasional reddish brown tones welcomes beautiful cabinetry into the sweet richness of your life.
Embrace the mystery of strength that sustains the seasons. The utter life emanating from the dramatic grain of hickory is evidenced by its wide variations ranging from white to dark brown, providing a unique climate that often changes to extremes. Harness nature's passion with this beloved American hardwood.
Newly fallen snowflakes resting on bare branches. Never again will things be quite the same. The unique possibilities realized on a pure blanket of snow can also enter your life with the unlimited boundaries of white.
From the cool, arboreal forests of northern Europe, comes a wood like no other: alder. A milder hardwood soft to the touch, alder wood ranges in color from a light auburn to a near-cherry color. It is often knotted, beautifully. Cabinets made of alder wood lend a subtle rustic appeal, and retain their beauty and color for generations.
