Distinguished wood types are the foundation for our beautiful cabinets.

 

With six distinct wood types or species, and three additional types of alternative materials, we have something for everyone. Whether you prefer the warmth and beauty of closed grain woods, or the bolder styling of open grains and rustic wood types, our selection is sure to satisfy any and all tastes when it comes to kitchen cabinet design.

Cherry

Cherry is an exceptionally elegant hardwood, defined by soft grain patterns and rich tonality. In its natural state, the specie may exhibit deep reddish-brown heartwood, while having areas that are slightly yellowish, pink, or even gray. These variations will be more visible in product finished in lighter colors. Cherry will display some of the following natural “marks” pin knots, sapwood, mineral streaks, and pitch pockets/gum spots. These facets are a vital part of what gives Cherry its beautiful appearance. It is important to note that Cherry can react quite actively to light and will generally darken and redden over time.

Hard Maple

Maple is an exceptionally hard wood specie with closed pores. These characteristics make it less receptive to stain than many other species. It is common for this specie to exhibit a blotchy look when stained with mid to darker tone stains. Maple’s general coloration ranges from a yellowish-white to a light tan shade. Mineral streaks are common in Maple and turn darker when stained. Maple is generally responsive to light and its overall color will change (usually towards a light yellow shade) over time.

MDF

MDF or Medium Density Fiber board is becoming an increasingly popular material alternative for cabinetry doors. MDF is flat, smoot, uniform, dense and free of knots and grain patterns making finishing operations easier and consistent. MDF is very strong and stable; a great attribute in situations with tremendous weather and humidity changes. MDF eliminates the movement of panels as well as the potential for the cracking of paint at joints when finished.

Walnut

Walnut is an exceptionally beautiful and stable hardwood whose traits are strongly defined throughout the history of woodworking. Grain patterns range from straight to varied; providing striking depth when finished in natural to lighter tones. This species native coloration fluctuates from dark brown to a purplish black. Occasionally, portions of the wood may exhibit light brown streaks. As a naturally dark wood specie, Walnut responds in a more subdued manner to most stain colors, though its inherent cellular characteristics make it very receptive to most stains.

Rift Cut White Oak

Rift cut white oak is typically a straw colored light tan-brown to a creamy beige wheat color. The veneer is often stained and accepts finishes well. Builders Cabinet uses premium grade rift white oak and veneer that is sometimes referenced to as a comb grain and has almost no defects. White oak is a common American hardwood that is strong and easy to work with. It has a medium to coarse texture and an alternating tight to porous grain.

Alternative Materials

Alternative materials continue to emerge and their popularity grows year over year. These materials are highly durable and extremely color consistent. Builders Cabinet offers a wide variety of colors and textures and will be adding more soon.
TFL – Thermo Fused Laminates
TSS – Thermo Structured Surfaces
Thermo Foil

Custom Kitchen Remodeling Project Plan

Our designers can guide you through every step of your kitchen remodeling project. We’ve been helping families and builders with kitchen remodeling and custom kitchen cabinets in Chicago and abroad for over 35 years. The kitchen is the heartbeat of the home, and with so many choices of kitchen door styles and cabinet finishes, we can help turn your space into a perfect reflection of your lifestyle.
  1. Browse our website to expand upon your own ideas.
  2. We provide a variety of kitchen cabinets, door styles, wood types and finishes. Semi-custom kitchen cabinets are something we do better than anyone, so feel free to share any ideas you may have for your dream kitchen.
  3. Schedule a free consultation or visit one of our factory showrooms.
  4. Our design experts accommodate your schedule to get the process moving. Based on our initial meeting, we will use our custom technology to design drawings to make your ideas come to life. Together, we will help you determine the best solutions for you and your home.
  5. Our design experts will take all the required measurements.
  6. Once you’ve decided on the kitchen design and materials, we’ll send a professional kitchen and bath design expert to your home to accurately measure your space. Once we finalize measurements, we will send you updated construction drawings of the new kitchen to ensure that it is what you expected and still meets your needs. Please note, we’re just as happy to work with your general contractor on your kitchen remodeling project if this is what you prefer.
  7. Once the drawings are complete, our design experts will meet with you to review all of the design concepts and fine-tune any details necessary to ensure your satisfaction. It is during this phase that we will again review your selection of kitchen cabinet materials and finishes to make certain you’re happy with your choices.
  8. Once all of the details have been specified, your design expert will review the specifications and present you with a fixed price. If there are any questions regarding the estimate, or if you’d like to revisit the kitchen cabinets and finishes you’ve chosen, we’re happy to do so. Our goal is to ensure you’re fully satisfied with your selections.
  9. After signing a contract, we’ll begin custom building your kitchen cabinets. We’ll also share the estimated time of delivery, so you can plan accordingly to have your new kitchen installed.
  10. When we have completed your kitchen cabinets, we will deliver them to your residence in our own company trucks and walk the cabinets inside. No heavy lifting on your part.
  11.  Now sit back and enjoy your newly remodeled kitchen.

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