Custom cabinets made from solid wood. View the Wilora Foxcroft Aldrich cabinet collection.

Solid wood is one of the most popular materials for kitchen cabinets for its natural beauty, strength, durability, longevity, and versatility for different styles—though that does make it a premium cabinet material. Since no two pieces of wood are alike, neither are wood cabinets. From color, grain, pattern, and texture, wood cabinets have a wide range of looks and styles they can match.

Solid wood is most commonly used in cabinet face frames and cabinet doors.

Pros

• Beautiful natural appearance
• Variety of colors, grains, and cabinet finishes available
• Sturdy, strong, and durable
• Long lifespan
• Customize cabinet door styles easily
• Can be restrained or painted to change appearance
• Works well with most styles

Cons

• High cost
• Certain types are prone to warping or shrinking and expanding, with humidity changes
• May fade or darken with light exposure
• Requires sanding and priming in order to refinish solid wood
• High maintenance