American Kitchens: Cherry and Exotic Woods are in Demand

Kitchen renovations are taking place across the entire country. As design shows have become very popular on television and home improvement stores continue to expand, buyers have become savvier about interior design and kitchen remodeling like never before. High-end and professional kitchen features such as luxury finishes, Blum self-closing drawer slides and carousel cabinets have grown in popularity as people get more exposed.

There are so many decisions to be made with the colors, layout, counter tops and flooring, but it is the cabinetry that sets the tone.  Amongst the many options available today, cherry cabinets, with their rich history tracing back thousands of years to ancient Rome and Greece, are making a popular resurgence. Before we discuss some of the reasons for this yearning for cherry wood’s historical roots, let’s explore other modern day applications of wood beginning with exotics.

Exotic woods are in demand in cabinet construction. The choices are plentiful: oak, cherry, maple, red oak and even bamboo just, to name a few, are popping up in design studios and interior showrooms. Regardless of the kitchen’s interior style: modern, contemporary, retro or even Tuscan—wood cabinets are the preferred choice.  But not all woods are created equally. Form, durability and lumber quality are several factors; to stain or to paint also comes into play. The designer and/or homeowner needs to decide which wood best serves their functional purposes and décor preferences.  

Another burgeoning trend in wood cabinetry is the use of lyptus. Lyptus is a hybrid of two types of eucalyptus tree. It is primarily grown in Brazil under a forest management program.  For homeowners seeking an “eco-friendly” material, lyptus may be the solution for their cabinet material.  

Maple is a very popular wood as it takes color very well and has a very smooth surface. Mahogany is a beautiful, dark wood and is popular yet quite expensive for formal, classic kitchen designs.

While there are many types of woods to choose from, the superior quality of cherry wood takes the lead in cabinetry for many current day American kitchens.  And there is a reason why this trend is growing.

Cherry Wood: Warm, Timeless and Traditional

While most building materials have a place and a function, few if any projects warmth and an organic earthiness like cherry wood. The finishing qualities of cherry wood cabinets are known as unsurpassed with their durability and with their distinct ability to pass the test of time. Buyers have a wide selection of cherry cabinets to choose from with different levels of quality in construction types ‘stock, semi-custom, custom-made, and Crossroads Custom Cabinetry™. They pair very well with chrome appliances, stone or marble counter tops and ceramic tile. 

With its smooth finish, cherry cabinets are renowned for being the signature wood in Mission, Shaker, and country styles. Suitable for the kitchen, bath, or any room in the house, this upscale American pastime and favorite of Colonial cabinetmakers returns to the American kitchen landscape with great demand and amazing appeal.

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