Natural Wood Cabinets and Cabinet Doors

Google’s trendline on searches for natural wood cabinets is up significantly over the past few years, and searches for painted cabinets is trending down, although painted cabinets are still searched at a much higher volume.
There are a number of reasons for natural wood cabinets’ growing popularity and here are a few we’ve seen at TaylorCraft Cabinet Door Company:

Aesthetic Appeal of Natural Wood Cabinets

Natural wood brings a warmth, richness and natural beauty to a space that many people fine calming and appealing aesthetically.
With many artificial products on the market that look sterile and lack unique character, some people are drawn to a product that connects them to nature and has unique qualities.
Natural woodgrain also adds authentic character, with each piece holding the story of a piece of nature, and no two pieces the same.
Natural wood has a tactile appeal that many people appreciate verses the feel of painted wood.

Kitchen with white oak cabinets and 4S cabinet doors with skinny 3/4" Shaker design and subzero refrigerator panels

Natural Wood Cabinet Doors’ Versatility

Wood cabinets and cabinet doors can compliment various interior styles, from traditional to modern depending on the wood species, stain, and door style.
Wood species like red oak, mahogany and walnut tend to be used in more traditional settings. However, we’re seeing slab, edgebanded doors in these materials show up in transitional design lately.

Natural Wood is Durable and Can Be Refinished

Natural wood with a high quality finish is durable can withstand daily use and is easily cleaned.
Natural wood kitchen cabinets hold up well to the high levels of daily use and the changing levels of heat and humidity in a kitchen.
Some wood species are harder and more dense than others, and are more suitable for high use areas.

For example Maple, White Oak and Hickory are some of the harder wood species
that do not easily dent or scratch. Wood species like cedar and pine are beautiful but they are softer and will show dents and scratches more easily than the harder wood species. If a wood door does get damaged, it can typically be sanded down and refinished.

Kitchen island with dark green paint paired with light, maple perimeter cabinets

Natural Wood is Timeless

Natural wood cabinets have a timeless and classic appearance. Natural wood can transcend trends if stain colors that become outdated
in a short period of time are avoided.
Keeping a natural or light stain color on high-quality natural wood, that doesn’t obscure the beautiful woodgrain and natural character,
can add value to a home. Natural wood cabinets can remain stylish and refined for years.

Kitchen with Select Hard Maple shaker style doors with OE5, IE2 and FP1/4 profiles

A Product of Nature

Some people prefer natural wood cabinets because wood is a renewable resource when resourced responsibly. It can also have a lower environmental
impact compared to synthetic materials.

The reasons for natural wood cabinets and cabinet doors’ popularity are varied, but the results are always unique and stunning.

At TaylorCraft we have the perfect natural wood cabinet doors to make your natural wood kitchen, bathroom or other room cabinets look beautiful!

Cabinetmakers, contact TaylorCraft Cabinet Door Company today to place an order!