If wood is your choice of material, then you will be happy to know that there’s no right or wrong answer when it comes to selecting a wood species. Today there is no hot trend that will be ‘out’ next week when it comes to wood species. So just sit back, relax and rely on your taste and cost as your main determinants.

Your choice of wood will have the most impact on the cabinet’s ultimate look. If you want a light look, for example, you might start with a light wood like maple. In the mid-range, consider cherry with a light to medium stain. Or you can stain maple to be darker than its natural color.

For a darker kitchen, you will want to use a wood such as Alder and Cherry that will allow the stain to penetrate into the grain for a richer and darker finish.