Knotty Alder Alder is a medium density hardwood that features a color range of light brown with reddish or peach hues. Small and large split knots and open knots that vary in size, shape, and color that may be completely through the wood, are acceptable characteristics of Knotty Alder. Noticeable stain patina characteristics ranging in visibility from dark spots absorbing excessive stain to very light spots absorbing minimal stain may exist due to the Alder wood having soft and hard wood characteristics.

Cherry ranges in color from white to red and on to a deep, rich brown. Exposure to natural light in the home will cause the color of the wood to darken over time. The natural wood colors will deepen, turning the darker areas of the wood a dark, reddish brown while the lighter areas darken to shades of yellow and brown. These changes in the wood color are natural and should be expected in any cherry cabinetry.

Hickory is a dense, heavy wood with both closed and open wood grain. The natural color of this wood has a wide spectrum, ranging from hues of white to chocolate brown. This wood has characteristic depressions, mineral streaks and random knots that are naturally occurring and add to the wood's appeal.

Maple is a close, uniform-grained hardwood that varies in color from white to cream into light brown. Maple may exhibit small areas that are reminiscent of bird's eyes, curly grain, and may contain random small black mineral streaks.

Red Oak is a very strong, open-grained wood that ranges in color from salmon pink to white. It is sometimes streaked with green, yellow and black mineral deposits and may contain knots and wild grain veins that are naturally characteristic of the wood.

Knotty Pine - Pine is a soft wood that ranges in color from vanilla to brown with a reddish hue, is light in weight, and contains sound ornamental knots that vary in size, shape and color. Pine will exhibit mineral streaks, curly grain and worm tracking. Pine may also darken with age or take on a yellowish/orange cast as it mellows with age.

Quarter Sawn Oak gets its name from how the log was oriented when the lumber was sawn. Unique grain patterns are produced by quartering the log then cutting the quarter using the heart as the edge rather than the center. The distinguishing characteristics of the Quarter Sawn are the rays or flecks that appear in random patterns across the grain of the wood. These rays can give the appearance of tiger stripes.

Select Alder is a medium density hardwood that features a color range of light brown with reddish or peach hues. Natural characteristics of Select Alder include small sound knots, modular rays, curly grain, pin holes, and mineral streaks. This fairly straight-grained hardwood has a uniform texture and is often chosen for its color stability.

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We offer a beautiful selection of finishes and distressing options. Whether you like the traditional look or a very contemporary style – we will give you the look you want. Consult with our design team for a wide variety of finishing options and colors available.

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Wood Options | Finish Options | Distressing Options | Molding | Hardware Options

Inspired by treasures of the past, we offer beautiful selections of finishes and distressing options to capture the beauty and essence of antique cabinetry. Consult with our design team to learn more about our wide variety of distressing options available.

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The inherent beauty of quality custom cabinets and furnishings are greatly enhanced with the addition decorative moldings. The addition of decorative custom woodwork pieces not only complements the fine craftsmanship built into each furnishing , but allows gives you the freedom to create designs that are as limitless as your imagination. Consult with you designer for a wide available molding options and styles.

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Wood Options | Finish Options | Distressing Options | Molding | Hardware Options

We offer hardware options to fit every type of design. You may compliment your design by selecting Appliance and Pantry hardware to match the pull selection to be installed on your wood appliance panels. Consult with our design team for available hardware options to meet your needs.

Convenience Hardware Options are available. Commercial Woodworking produces each order to exacting specifications. This allows your design team to provide you with a Kitchen tailored to your individual taste and style. From pull-out drawers, to drawer organizers, to wine racks – we can tailor each furnishing to meet all of your needs. Consult with our design team for available hardware options to meet your needs.

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