Kitchens are busy areas due to frequent cooking and washing of utensils. This, therefore, means that the fixtures in the kitchen will be exposed to lots of water and high temperatures. This makes it crucial to install kitchen cabinetry that will withstand heat, water, scratch, food and drink spills. Wood is a great choice from their classic and elegant looks but unfortunately, not all wood is suitable for kitchen cabinets. This is because some woods are porous, while some are too heavy, rendering the installation process difficult. This article looks at some wood options you can consider when installing kitchen cabinetry.

Walnut
This is the most widely used wood for cabinets because of its extensive design. Walnut is strong hard and durable meaning that it does not break easily, something that makes it best for countertop cabinetry. It is not excessively heavy, a factor that makes installation work easier such that you do not need an extra hand while hanging the cooktop cabinetry. Walnut wood is light to chocolate brown and these will light up your world in the kitchen while maintaining an elegant look and feel. The trunk part of the walnut tree is the best since it has a straight grain, which changes as you approach the root and the stump.

Mahogany
Coming from the tropical rain forests of Africa, Central, and South America, mahogany is the most known hardwood. Although it is mainly used for furniture like beds and couches, its reddish-brown to deep red tint makes it best for lighting up your kitchen with elegance and class. It has a hardness of 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, medium texture and straight grain, features that make it easy when crafting. Compared to other hardwoods like walnut, mahogany is a little porous and does not perform well under elements, and this makes it best for over the cooktop cabinetry. The drawback of mahogany is that it is extremely expensive since it does not grow in sustainable forests and will need a sealant on its surface.

Poplar
If you are working on a budget, polar is your best bet since it is among the least expensive woods. It is white in color but it sometimes has green and golden brown streaks at the heartwood and this makes it beautiful if you love bright colors. However, it is least suitable for countertop cabinetry because it does not withstand heat, water, and scratch. However, its light and soft texture of 1 on a scale of 1 to 5 makes it best suitable for over the cooktop cabinetry. The best thing with poplar for a kitchen cabinet is that you do not need to add any color, sealant or finishing.

Cherry
Cherry is the best hardwood for kitchen cabinets because one it is fairly less expensive since it can be found growing in sustainable forests. It is relatively hard, ranking 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, which means it is durable and can withstand heat, water, and scratch. Its fair weight also makes it easier to hang in wall cabinetry, without the help of an extra helping hand. Cherry finishes well and is easy to work with because of its flexible grain. When finished with oil, cherry will make your money worthwhile and requires little or no maintenance.

Cedar
The most common type of cedar is the red cedar and just like its name suggests, it has reddish straight reddish grain on it, making it very beautiful for kitchen cabinets. It has a slightly aromatic scent and this brings a natural earthy look and feel in your kitchen. It is relatively light and soft, ranking 1 on a scale of 1 to 4, something that makes it very suitable for wall cabinets. It is resistant to water, heat, and scratch and can withstand bacteria. These qualities make cedar wood last almost infinitely. Since cedar can be found growing in sustainable forests, it is relatively cheap, compared to other types of wood. It is best suitable for cabins, decks, and patio floors.

Working with wood is quite tricky since most of them are expensive and making one slight mistake might cost you the whole wood and that is very expensive. For this reason, the installation of wood is a little expensive on the upfront but will make your money worthwhile going forward. Therefore, it is advisable to hire a contractor to install the cabinets for you, as well as helping you choose the best one for your needs.