The materials used in your cabinetry affect everything: the look and feel of the finished kitchen, the durability of the cabinets over decades of use, and ultimately, their cost.
Solid Wood Options
Solid hardwood remains the premium choice for cabinet doors and drawer fronts. Each species has distinct grain patterns, colour characteristics, and working properties.
### Maple
Maple is the workhorse of Canadian cabinetry. It is a dense, fine-grained hardwood that machines cleanly and takes paint and stain exceptionally well.
### Walnut
Walnut is prized for its rich, dark chocolate-brown colour and dramatic grain patterns. It is a statement material that brings warmth and sophistication to a kitchen.
MDF vs. Plywood
While doors receive the most visual attention, the cabinet boxes are the structural foundation. Plywood is the preferred box material for quality custom cabinetry due to its strength and moisture resistance.
