Kitchen Emporium: River Run Cabinetry in Birch

River Run Cabinetry in Birch

These birch cabinets seem to come alive as you walk through the room. Lighter places turn dark, and vice versa, as you move from one side to the other. This is a natural phenomenon called "chatoyance", and is found in many different species.

Notice the upper doors to the right of the slide-in stove. Although this effect is best when viewed in person, you can glimpse the shimmer even in this photo.