Cabinets at ProSource of San Antonio

No two trees are alike, and no two bathrooms or kitchens should be either. Different species of wood differ in grain, strength, and color, and these unique qualities contribute to the overall appearance and durability that a custom cabinet displays. Maple, alder, oak, hickory, walnut, and cherry comprise the most common cabinet woods. Each species boasts its own array of intrinsic markings, grain patterns, and tones – wormholes, burls – to deliver cabinets that are truly customizable. Whether the desired result is casual or sophisticated, airy or rich, there is an ideal wood flooring option for your next home remodel.

Finishes are used to mask or enhance a wood’s natural color, traits, and variations of cabinets. Some woods are especially receptive to stains, which promote color and reveal the intrinsic beauty of grain patterns. Other cabinets, particularly those made of smooth woods, look best when saturated with paint for a uniform, opaque aesthetic. A glaze can be applied to painted or stained cabinets to bring visual interest and depth to the wood. Other finishes include distressing or burnishing to create the perception of aged wood. Each technique is intended to bring color and depth to raw wood for kitchen cabinets that are tailored to your individual tastes.

Another feature to consider beyond wood types and finishes is the shape of cabinet doors. Design trends in the home are evolving,, but some door styles are always fashionable. An arch-style door sports a raised panel that curves at the top. (A cathedral door, similarly, has an arch at the top of the raised panel.) A square-style cabinet door has a straight-edged center panel that can be raised or recessed. Slab doors have flat panels that are neither raised nor recessed, while shaker doors bear simple recessed panels. Beadboard doors boast vertical wood panels. Selecting and combining the type of wood, its finish, and the preferred style of door is how custom cabinetry is done.

Today’s top cabinets are working smarter, not harder. Clever cabinet storage options make the most of every square inch. Lower pullout cabinets make it easy to store large pots or trash cans, while upper rollout trays provide easy access to small items like spice jars. Drawers are enhanced by adjustable dividers and tiered cutlery storage. Toekick drawers make use of those few inches between cabinets and floor, providing a perfect home for baking sheets and placemats. And message center cabinets enable the kitchen to fulfill home office duties to keep families on task.