Great alternative for cabinets: alder wood
When you plan the remodeling process, finding the perfect wood species for your cabinet is one of the hardest things.
This step requires lots of research to see all the pros and cons of using different materials.
In this article you can get some help: we show you the advantages and disadvantages of using alder wood, and we give you some tips on how you can insert it into to your concept!
Some general information about alder wood
Alder wood looks very similar to cherry wood because of the reddish undertone.
This material could be a great alternative to substitute cherry wood in order to decrease your expenditures, because alder has a lower price than cherry.
Although the price is better than cherry wood, you will not be compromising on quality: nowadays alder cabinets can be included in high-end kitchens.
Alder wood is a little bit softer than classical hardwoods (cherry, oak and maple), but this property makes alder imperceptibly less durable than the others, so you don’t have to be afraid of its strength.
Alder wood: great idea for modern and classic kitchens too
The close-grained alder could be a great choice for traditional and modern kitchen cabinets too.
Alder wood can be a great raw material if you want a rustic, farmhouse styled kitchen, but you can also use it in a modern way.
Alder has beautiful mineral streaks and natural knots which make the modern styled furniture unique and special: with some proper accessories, that could be the most significant part of your dream kitchen.
Why is it worth choosing alder cabinets?
As we mentioned, alder looks very similar to cherry wood, so they can substitute each other in some situations, but alder has a lower price tag than cherry.
Besides the great price, one of the biggest advantages of alder is the long-lasting color.
While cherry wood becomes darker and darker when exposed to sunlight, alder keeps its color during the years.
In conclusion, if you choose alder wood for your cabinet, you get a durable, special, high-quality wood with long-lasting color shades.
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