Custom Cabinets: Not your Parent’s Oak Kitchen Cabinets
Times have changed since your parents updated their kitchen with their standard honey oak cabinets. Styles come and go, and kitchen cabinetry is no exception to the trends, but with the right finish, you can have custom cabinets with style without sacrificing the timeless appeal and dependability of oak.
The Evolution of Oak – As Seen by Contemporaries
How you research what’s in style has changed with the times, too. In the 80s, our parents weren’t searching the Web to find out if their oak cabinets were in keeping with the latest trends in kitchen cabinetry, but today’s buyers and home owners are savvy researchers. Don’t doubt that real estate agents and first time buyers are weighing in on Internet forums to discuss and learn what’s hot and what’s not.
Here are a few comments we found in response to this question: Are Oak Cabinets Outdated?
“It's not so much that oak cabinets are out of style, it's just that bad oak cabinets are out of style. You know, the ones with the fake vinyl print moldings and the ultra cheap vinyl interiors and the badly stapled drawers that probably aren't even level. The ones that builders put in homes by the millions because suddenly there was a supply of inexpensive oak cabinetry available…Real quality never goes out of ‘style’.”
“Oak is a strong wood and doesn't dent easily either. Our kitchen has a modern, Asian look with dark granite and simple stainless steel cabinet pulls and appliances. About 6 months ago or so, there were quite a few of us on a posting who were happy with our current oak choices…”
“Many people choose oak, considering it to be sturdy, pretty, and classic…your oak cabinets will not hurt your chances of selling. A clean, nicely done kitchen with sturdy, neat looking cabinets will be appealing to buyers…They are lovely, crisp and clean looking.”
In answer to the question “Is oak outdated?”, the answer is simple: Oak is as popular as ever. The consensus is that a quality, hard wood cabinet with a sophisticated finish will always improve the value of your kitchen. Oak wood isn’t what’s out – the richly detailed wood grains and sturdy durability of a hard wood never goes out of style. The popular preference has simply moved toward sophisticated, richer finishes and bolder colors. This may be attributed to the current trend in stainless steel appliances and natural countertops like granite and slate, and the fact that darker, vibrant colors complement these gray tones. Perhaps that’s why we offer oak custom cabinets in colors like Cayenne, Black Pepper, Paprika, Clove, Allspice, Carmel and Cinnamon!
The Timeless Appeal of Oak with Modern Finishes You’ll Love
Cayenne, Dark Glaze – Like the spicy pepper, cayenne is a distinctive burnished color with Dark Glazing and Hand Rubbing that adds opulent character. Your kitchen design can truly combine the best of yesterday and today.
Black Pepper – It’s not flat black, it’s pepper; the grains pick up darker and lighter contrasts of this deep finish and will make your oak kitchen cabinets a contemporary focal point.
Paprika – Like cayenne but with a lighter tone and glaze, paprika is an elegant, eye-catching finish. These cabinets create a sculptural atmosphere that seamlessly unites past and present.
Clove - A deep color, rich with a well-defined personality, creates a timeless style you’ll enjoy for many years to come.
Cinnamon – Make no mistake, cinnamon isn’t the honey gold of past generations. It has a smooth spicy style with just a little bit of warmth that gives it a timeless appeal.
Allspice - A soft and sophisticated countenance with an antique furniture finish previously reserved for only the affluent.
Carmel, light Glaze - rich Caramel finish with character approaching an ornate medieval style, your kitchen can live in today’s world while being reminiscent of the past.
Oak is casual but dignified, no matter the decade – choose a finish with a dark, semi-transparent glaze that brings out the deep, rich details of the wood grain and a fine-textured finish with hand-applied wax that creates the luxurious gloss of a treasured heirloom. You’ll never question whether your oak cabinets are in style again!
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