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durability of cherry cabinets

3 years ago

This is a gorgeous kitchen. I am currently planning almost the same colors with American cherry floors and cherry cabinets. The cherry floors that I already have are beautiful and at love them but they are not quite as hard as other woods so I was considering using alder or maple with a cherry stain for the cabinets. However, the cabinet supplier I am working with does not offer a cherry stain on other woods. Are there any considerations or recommendations you have for maintaining cherry cabinets? Is there rally that much of a difference?

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    3 years ago

    This project is now 17 years old and the solid cherry cabinets still look great. Keep in mind that cherry will darken considerably over time.
    In this photo the cabinets and Island are American Cherry, however we chose Brazilian Cherry for the floors to add some contrast.
    I would probably not try to match the floors and the cabinetry. Instead try choosing something that would offer some contrast.