There is nothing more beautiful than solid wood.  No two trees are exactly alike, allowing each piece of furniture to have its own individual appearance and beauty.  The distinct beauty of wood cabinets is derived from the grain pattern. The process of staining and finishing helps to enhance, blend or minimize this grain and bring out the true beauty of the wood used to make your cabinets.

¨  Alder  Its appearance is often similar to that of maple, birch and cherry. It is uniform in texture with occasional mineral streaks and small knots adding to the unique character of the wood.

¨  Beech  Varies in color from white to dark reddish brown with a close uniform texture similar to Maple.

¨  Cherry The beautiful markings and rich luster of cherry have long been desired by woodworkers and homeowners alike. These markings can be seen as occasional clusters of tiny pin knots, mineral streaks and small darker streaks of gum. Cherry darkens and gains more red or copper hue when exposed to light. Different elements of cherry, its lighter sapwood and darker heartwood, will darken and change hue independently and will be more noticeable in lighter stains.  It may show variations in color from white, red, black or green in some areas.

¨  Hickory Color and shade variations of this wood are dramatic, ranging from off-white to charcoal. Its grain pattern is strong, with varied mineral streaks, knots and pinholes. Typical degrees of variance are often not present in a single sample.