Cherry Wood Kitchen Cabinets Add Old World Charm
By Woodrow AamesRefacingCabinet.com Columnist
No doubt you'll encounter a dizzying variety of choices for new kitchen cabinets or refacing materials. Cherry wood is tough to beat if you're looking to add elegance and distinction to your kitchen. Home improvement stores and cabinet refacers can show you a selection of pre-made cherry cabinets or veneer that provides a deep, enticing finish to your décor.
It doesn't really matter whether you're after a contemporary or old world theme: cherry wood cabinets or facings can suit your style and budget. For complete cabinets, you'll probably spend more on cherry than for other woods, but this distinctive wood changes color over time and can be finished to match Amish, Mission, Craftsman, Shaker, and County kitchens.
Working with Cabinet Refacers
If you're looking for a cost-effective solution, search around and you'll find cabinet refacers that specialize in working with cherry wood doors, drawer-fronts, and veneers. You can find thermofoil selections in cherry colors like mahogany or port. Cherry cabinets can take light stains too, although you should shop for the hue you have in mind. Cherry wood is a great complement to appliances, hoods, or countertops in black, gray, and copper.
Select cherry wood cabomets with a fine grain and small knots and, since it darkens with age, a tint slightly lighter than you ultimately plan for your kitchen. If you can get a warranty, be sure to ask for one. It's a medium to medium-strong wood, and should hold up well over the years if you care for it with love. Mild detergents like Murphy's Oil Soap can keep it clean and vibrant in tone.
Sources
http://www.armstrong.com
http://www.diynetwork.com
http://www.buyerzone.com
About The Author
Woodrow Aames has written articles and profiles for Yahoo, Microsoft Network, Microsoft Encarta, and other websites and print magazines around the world. He holds an MFA degree and has taught English abroad.
