By Roy Berthiaume, Purchasing Agent, Woodmeister Master Builders
September 21, 2011 in Millwork, Building Trends, Custom Building, General
Recently, we’ve noticed an increase in the use of hardwood lumber for kitchen cabinetry. Hardwood kitchen cabinets are classic choices that offer not only a distinct look to homes but also provide the durability to stand up to the extreme use and conditions typical of kitchen spaces.
It seems, after a few years hiatus, cherry is making a comeback as a popular choice with either a stain or clear finish. Cherry is a great choice for cabinetry. It is very durable and maintains a rich, lustrous finish that only improves with age.
We also recently did a kitchen that was made from Macassar Ebony. Macassar Ebony with its distinct striped patterns of blacks and rich dark chocolate browns is a striking choice when matched with a full fill high gloss finish.
Some new projects that are coming up that utilize hardwoods are several nice custom stairs. These stairs will be created with quarter sawn white oak. Quarter sawn white oak is particularly sought after for its grain pattern. Quarter sawn oak has very distinct stripes or "medullary rays" going across the board. These stripes are a unique feature of oak and the wood is very strong, less prone to checking, warping & splitting – a perfect choice for fine furniture, cabinetry and stair components.
All-wood cabinetry and millwwork is a versatile option that is perfect whether the design is traditional or contemporary and combined with glass, metal, stone and other materials. Style and trends may change over time but it’s nice to see hardwood making its way back into many new projects and homes.
We’d love to hear how you are using hardwood in your projects!
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Solid cherry stairs, sold cherry kitchen cabinets. Heart of yellow pine and quartersawn white oak wide plank floors. I wish I had been able to convince the client to do a simple clear finish on hte cherry and let Mother Nature do her thing. No stain can match her wonder. I'd love to do a project in English Brown Oak or French Oak again. It's been too long.
Have a great weekend!
Cheers,
John Kelsey
Wilson Kelsey Design