Cherry has a long distinguished history in fine cabinetry and furniture construction. Cherry wood dates back to Colonial cabinet makers as the premier wood for kitchen cabinets because of its superior woodworking qualities. If you want the very best wood for your kitchen cabinets, then cherry wood's rich red-brown color and sophisticated look is a great choice for you. Cherry has a distinctive grain pattern and warm color shadings, ranging from nearly white to dark rosy brown. Dark pockets, pin knots and random streaks are common. Cherry darkens and develops a satiny appearance through the years. Your new cherry kitchen cabinets will provide a beautiful addition to your home, and your kitchen will be the envy of everyone you know. Cherry is straight-grained and satiny. Small gum pockets produce lovely distinctive markings. Cherry is light, strong and durable. Cherry's grain is more subdued than some other hardwood species and possesses a very interesting character. Cherry is unsurpassed in its finishing qualities - its uniform texture takes a finish very well. Cherry's rich and varied colors and grain, with flowing tones of creamy white to reddish brown, and its small knots and pitch pockets, have given this smooth textured hardwood the natural beauty that makes it a traditional first choice in fine kitchen cabinets.

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