Kitchen Cabinet Materials
Oak? Maple? Stainless? Laminate?
When you're considering new kitchen cabinets, one of the biggest decisions is your choice of materials and finish. You may know exactly what you want — maybe you fell in love with the steel cabinets in a friend's gourmet kitchen, or maybe you've been wanting hickory since you saw a picture in a magazine. Or you may be wavering a bit — you know you want French Country, but should it be cherry or maple?
We understand. That's why we've put together this reference section on popular materials for today's kitchen cabinets — at all price points. Check out different types of wood, metal and laminate cabinets. Find out which materials work best in different styles and settings, which are good choices if you've got small children, and what hidden issues may catch you unawares — from wood changing color with age to shelves sagging under a load of canned goods.
You won't find this information in the glossy brochures, but you'll find it very useful when you're discussing your plans with your building pro, as it helps you narrow your options to the ones that will really work well for you.
Kitchen Cabinets Made of Oak
The most popular material, oak kitchen cabinets offer a uniformed grain and optimal choices for finishing paint or stains.… Read more »
Cherry Wood Kitchen Cabinets, Versatile, Whether it's a Modern or Elegant Look
Kitchen cabinets made of cherry wood can be elegant and modern which makes them a very popular kitchen cabinet material.… Read more »
Kitchen Cabinets made of Hickory, a Popular Choice for Kitchens with a Rustic or Country Theme
Hickory is a popular choice for kitchens with a rustic or country theme, but can also be used to spectacular effect in a modern setting.… Read more »
Metal Kitchen Cabinets, Sleek and Professional
Metal cabinets are modern and professional looking. Are they the right choice to use in your kitchen?… Read more »
Retro Style, Melamine Kitchen Cabinets
Very resistant and retro Melamine kitchen cabinets.… Read more »
Are Thermofoil Kitchen Cabinets the Right Fit for You?
Thermofoil kitchen cabinets have there advantages and disadvantages. Read our facts, perspectives and information from both homeowners and contractors.… Read more »
Maple Kitchen Cabinets for Your Home, Birdseye, Knotty or Glazed
Making over your kitchen and contemplating Maple kitchen cabinets? We have advice for using birdseye, knotty, and glazed maple kitchen cabinets.… Read more »
Rich Mahogany Cabinets for Your Kitchen
Information about having rich and artistic mahogany cabinets designed and installed in your kitchen. Get free estimates from our kitchen cabinet contractors.… Read more »
Beauty and Elegance with Kitchen Cabinets made of Walnut
Walnut kitchen cabinets are prized woods known for their richness and beauty. If you would like to have these popular cabinets designed and installed in your kitchen, get free estimates from us.… Read more »