Island Kitchen and Bath's Wood Choices

Island Kitchen and Bath provides quality wood species for your cabinetry needs. Understanding your wood options will help you better choose not only the species of wood, but the finish, surface and hardware. Making the right wood choice is essential to the overall success of your cabinetry project. But don't worry, that's what our Design Consultants are here for. We'll make sure the wood species you choose is what's best for you.

	Maple A strong, close-grained wood, predominately off-white in color. There are light hues of yellow, brown and pink. Occassionaly there will be, light tan or reddish streaks that will darken with stain. It's usually straight grained but can be wavy or curly.
	Hickory A strong, open-grained wood. Has flowing grain pattern and dramatic variations in color. Often contains random specks, burls and mineral streaks.
	Oak Has prominent open grain. Ranges in color from white, yellow and reddish-brown. Red Oak will sometimes ahve green, yellow or black mineral deposit streaks. Can have a closely knit grain to a sweeping arch pattern.
	Cherry This is an elegant, multi-colored hardwood. It's a pinkish-brown hue with occassional shades of whtie, green, pink or gray. Can have small gum pockets, streaks or pin knots. Naturally darkens with age.
	Birch A medium-density hardwood. Has a distinct, moderate grain. Can be straight, wavy or curly in pattern. Sapwood is white to creamy yellow. Heartwood ranges from medium or dark brown to reddish-brown.