With tall Iowa corn right out the back door, hickory is a natural choice. The rolling Iowa croplands edge up against the back yard of this remodeled acreage home. In such a peaceful and natural setting, hickory in the Pendleton door style was the perfect choice.

Known for dramatic variation in grain and coloration, hickory has a country flavor, especially in the Natural finish, as used here. The flat-panel Pendleton door style is honest and uncluttered, suggesting hand crafting. It is equally at home on the open prairie, or in a mountain cabin.

Tall wall cabinets and a subtle molding treatment continue the linear, no non-sense flavor established by the Pendleton style. Rustic black knobs and pulls stand out in strong contrast to the golden, expressive hickory.

Dusky blue solid surface countertops seem to pull the prairie sky into the composition, while hardwood flooring adds a vital element of authenticity to this friendly and functional room.