subject: Traditional Oak Cabinetry Security And Style [print this page] As a person who plans on renovating his or her own kitchen, the first logical step to go through would be the selection of the material, since above everything else it will determine whether or not your cabinet will be beautiful and practical. Today, most consumers who want to refrain from burning a hole in their pockets but still want class and flair go for traditional oak. Its very hard, durable and resilient to environmental hazards, provided its given a proper protective finish. These cabinets usually last many, many years, yet they with their baggage: their traditional design prevents them from being effectively integrated into kitchens with newer styles. And that is why you should look into buying unfinished oak cabinets, since theyll give you the possibility to select your own finish.
There are two main, distinct building styles used for cabinetry. The first one is referred to as full access cabinetry; it provides extra space with large and deep shelves and drawers, as well as hides any superficial metallic parts such as the screws and the hinges. However, these types of cabinets usually come at a very expensive price, and thus are avoided by most middle-class homeowners. However, there is a cheap alternative and it comes in the form of framed cabinets; theyre more traditionally stylized, they come with an applied front frame, and are usually a lot more affordable than their counterparts.
A way to spruce up your rich, smooth and wooden oak cabinets would be by applying glaze to them. You can play with the color hue and scheme, giving the oak either a darker color, or making it even lighter than before; this will provide you with additional flexibility when deciding as to whether or not the cabinets fit their designated room.
Cabinet hardware comes in various different styles and materials, yet the one which strikes the equilibrium between customization, flexibility, style, and practicality is without a doubt traditional oak.
