Like every person, every type of wood species is unique, with its own style and personality. Although there are several elements to consider when creating your dream kitchen, such as engineered wood versus solid wood, the thickness of the door, the model and more, the wood species you choose will be the deciding factor when it comes to the look, strength and durability of your new kitchen. In this section, we present the main species used in the manufacture of cabinets, among the wide range of wood species that are available on the market.
Maple
Maple has a both a strong and delicate personality. Since it is one of the most common and widely-used North American woods, we could even say that it’s as faithful as an old friend! Maple has a refined appearance, does not have much grain and has very little variation in color, which gives your cabinets a very delicate and homogenous appearance. If you don’t like the look of wood grain and you want a soft and uniform tone, maple is for you.
Oak
A great classic in our homes, oak is warm and inviting. It symbolizes strength and resistance. Don’t we say “Strong as an oak? A gift of nature used for generations because of its hardness and resistance to impact, this strong wood offers a spectacular grain that speaks of generosity and frankness, giving it charm and richness. You will love oak if you love wood with beautiful natural patterns, thanks to its unique and very apparent grain.
Birch
Yellow birch is the wood through which nature best expresses its sparkling personality. Its nuanced natural colors and fine grain give it a unique, attractive and joyful personality. If you like wood with beautiful, discreet and delicate patterns, yellow birch will meet your expectations.
Black Walnut
Noble and refined, walnut is one of the most distinctive types of wood in North America. This wood symbolizes energy, vitality and strength. Considered a deluxe product, it is best suited to high-end projects. If you are looking for wood that offers luxury and distinction, black walnut will satisfy your highest expectations.
Hickory
Hickory offers a unique esthetic, featuring contrasting colors and very expressive grain, giving your room an inimitable rustic style. It also offers an unmatched combination of strength, durability, rigidity and impact resistance not found in any other type of North American wood. Its esthetics and unique mechanical characteristics contribute to making hickory the best choice for anyone wanting to combine rusticity and distinction.
Alder
Hickory offers a unique esthetic, featuring contrasting colors and very expressive grain, giving your room an inimitable rustic style. It also offers an unmatched combination of strength, durability, rigidity and impact resistance not found in any other type of North American wood. Its esthetics and unique mechanical characteristics contribute to making hickory the best choice for anyone wanting to combine rusticity and distinction.
Cherry
Elegance, classicism, luxury…the best words for describing cherry wood. The lovely smoothness and rich warm reddish colors of cherry wood are sure to charm, and provide a magnificent finish. Its greatest characteristic is a shimmering effect when light hits it and caresses its grain. Cherry wood’s sophisticated personality radically enhances your décor and gives your kitchen a remarkably distinctive look.
