Shopping for cabinets can be a complicated and frustrating process. Even if you try to compare what appear to be the same cabinets, there can be a wide variation in price. While some companies will try to get more money for their RTA Kitchen Cabinets by changing the name of them, they really come down to 7-8 different finishes using 3-4 different types of wood. The most popular finishes are going to be Oak, Ginger Maple, Honey Maple, Chestnut Glazed, and Marquis Cinnamon. Whether you are looking for lighter kitchen cabinets to brighten up your kitchen, or darker cabinets for that rich, traditional look, there are enough varieties available on-line to meet your needs. In this article we will cover all 5 of the most popular finishes to help you decide which one is right for you.
Traditional Oak Kitchen Cabinets are probably the most widely used cabinets on the market today. The traditional oak has a basic clear glaze which helps brighten up a small or dark kitchen. This tends to be a favorite with contractors and rental property owners because they are readily available, both on-line and in the stores. For very little money a bathroom or kitchen cabinet be remodeled using traditional oak cabinets. Traditional Oak also was popular because of the rich grain detail provided by oak wood. The next 3 cabinet styles are all variations created using Maple wood for the doors and face frames. The Heritage Honey Maple finish is a nice light finish, that much like the traditional oak, brightens a small or dark kitchen. The Heritage Honey has a milky finish that helps mask some of the wood grain. With a moderate price range, this Maple finish is becoming more and more popular. The Heritage Honey Maple creates a great look when combined with a dark marble or solid surface countertop.
The Ginger Maple cabinets are a great alternative those that like the look of the maple wood, but don't want a light or dark stain. The reddish tint of the Ginger Maple finish allows some of the grain to shine thru, but don't let it become the primary focus of the cabinets. Accenting with brush nickel or stainless steel hardware and appliances, the Ginger Maple cabinets create an eye-popping look at an affordable price. The most popular cabinet styled, by far, is the Chestnut Glazed Maple cabinet line. The offers the wood grain of Maple, with a darker brown stain that goes well with just about any color of marble, solid stone, or laminate countertop. The darker Chestnut stained is often found in older homes, and creates an old-world look for new kitchens. The Chestnut Glazed Maple also looks great with brushed finish hardware. With the look of an expensive, high end cabinet, and a price that can be half or a third the price of custom ordered cabinets, it is easy to see why the Chestnut Glazed Maple is such a popular line.
Traditional Oak Kitchen Cabinets are probably the most widely used cabinets on the market today. The traditional oak has a basic clear glaze which helps brighten up a small or dark kitchen. This tends to be a favorite with contractors and rental property owners because they are readily available, both on-line and in the stores. For very little money a bathroom or kitchen cabinet be remodeled using traditional oak cabinets. Traditional Oak also was popular because of the rich grain detail provided by oak wood. The next 3 cabinet styles are all variations created using Maple wood for the doors and face frames. The Heritage Honey Maple finish is a nice light finish, that much like the traditional oak, brightens a small or dark kitchen. The Heritage Honey has a milky finish that helps mask some of the wood grain. With a moderate price range, this Maple finish is becoming more and more popular. The Heritage Honey Maple creates a great look when combined with a dark marble or solid surface countertop.The Ginger Maple cabinets are a great alternative those that like the look of the maple wood, but don't want a light or dark stain. The reddish tint of the Ginger Maple finish allows some of the grain to shine thru, but don't let it become the primary focus of the cabinets. Accenting with brush nickel or stainless steel hardware and appliances, the Ginger Maple cabinets create an eye-popping look at an affordable price. The most popular cabinet styled, by far, is the Chestnut Glazed Maple cabinet line. The offers the wood grain of Maple, with a darker brown stain that goes well with just about any color of marble, solid stone, or laminate countertop. The darker Chestnut stained is often found in older homes, and creates an old-world look for new kitchens. The Chestnut Glazed Maple also looks great with brushed finish hardware. With the look of an expensive, high end cabinet, and a price that can be half or a third the price of custom ordered cabinets, it is easy to see why the Chestnut Glazed Maple is such a popular line.
