Facebook Twitter NKBA
Shopping Cart Shopping Cart arrow





You are here: Home > Kitchen Cabinet Articles > Oak Kitchen Cabinets

Oak Kitchen Cabinets

When you think about oak kitchen cabinets they tend to conjure up words like, strong, traditional, quality, built to last kitchen cabinets, and all these are certainly true. In fact, the truth is that more and more people are turning to oak as a material when it comes to changing their own kitchens because quite simply, it will withstand water, steam and everyday use, and if cared for correctly will last for a very long time.

Oak cabinets generally come in two natural colors, these are a reddish brown and a very light, bordering on white. As a general rule of thumb, people who opt for the darker reddish brown wood want their kitchen to feel warm and cozy. This is typical in the farmhouse style, and it pulls this off extremely well. On the other hand, people who opt for a light oak color, want the room to look brighter and bigger than it actually is. This is suited to a more modernist approach. Light color oak kitchen cabinets are great for customization and can be stained or painted to suit any discerning customer's tastes, so the scope for choice and versatility is endless.

We talked about quality, and that is exactly what you are getting when you purchase oak kitchen cabinets They are hard wearing and built to last and do not in any way contain fiberboard which will buckle with excessive steam and water. They may be more expensive than cabinets made with fiberboard, but I guess you get what you pay for.

In terms of price, yes they are more expensive than cheap kitchen cabinets, however, oak is at present readily available and therefore is going to work out cheaper to buy than say, cherry kitchen cabinets or maple, which are harder to source.

One of the downsides of oak kitchen cabinets is that oak is not what you would call a sustainable material, as it takes years to grow an oak tree. Therefore it is certainly not a green choice. If you are thinking green, then it might be an idea to go for something like pine wood, maple, or even mango wood. However if you are insisting on oak, then it is possible to purchase oak cabinets made from reclaimed oak trees.

So you have decided on oak kitchen cabinets for your new kitchen, how do you take care of them?

Firstly, make sure that you wipe your cabinets down regularly, with a little warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Do not use an abrasive pad otherwise you will spoil the cabinet faces. Dry off completely with a kitchen towel and buff up. If you need to, you can use furniture polish; however make sure it is intended for oak surfaces.

As you can see, low cost, versatility, durability and sturdiness are four really good reasons to purchase oak kitchen cabinets. When you buy an oak kitchen you are purchasing a kitchen that you know is going to last and if done properly will add value to your house.