When trying to determine what materials to use when designing our kitchen cabinets the first thing that will automatically come into our mind is wood. This is not a bad choice. In fact it is one of the most common because of how versatile it is and the many features that it holds. Wood can be shaped and designed to fit your country style kitchen or your Victorian style.
The price for wood cabinet designs will vary depending on the species of wood that you use. There are many choices that you can select from and we recommend that you think carefully over each. We have listed the most popular choices of wood that you can use. Each are different in color, texture, and durability. The only way that you are truly going to make this choice though is to visit a home improvement store and see them up close.
Light Wood
- Maple
- Oak
- Pine
- Alder
- Birch
- Hickory
- Ash
- Beech
- Elm
- Chestnut
- Butternut
Dark Wood
- Cherry
- Mahogany
- Walnut
- Ebony
- Butternut
- Rosewood
- Teak
Tips For Staining Wood Kitchen Cabinets
There are different ways in which we are able to remodel our save money when trying to design kitchen wood cabinets. One effective and inexpensive way to do this is to stain them. This process is fairly easy and allows the wood to darken by soaking in the stain you choose to use and make it more vibrant. It is possible to stain a darker wood lighter – but this is a difficult process and takes much longer.
- Use a type of semitransparent or a transparent stain if you want to show off the intricate appearance of the wood’s grain.
- For a more elegant look it might be best to try to hide the grain and give it a solid appearance. To accomplish this you need a type of opaque stain.
- The type of stain that you purchase is not as important as the wood that you are placing it on. Each species of wood will absorb it differently. All you need to worry about is how dark you want to go.
- If you have kitchen cabinets that are made with low quality wood than you can use a type of pigment type stain which will help to hide any imperfections.
- It is important to remember that most stains are not used to protect the surface of the wood. For this you will need to purchase a type of protective stain sealant.