Insightful Information About Our Custom
Cabinetry Materials
Custom Cabinetry by KDC believes in transparency and providing our customers with all the information they need to make informed decisions. Our team is happy to share valuable insights about our custom cabinetry materials. From the durability of different wood types to the diverse range of stains available, we help set your expectations and guide you toward the perfect choice for your project.
Characteristics of Wood Types
Embrace the authentic beauty of wood and its unique qualities. Every piece is distinct, from a rich spectrum of colors, including white, red, brown, green, and even black, to the captivating variations in grain patterns. Solid wood panels naturally expand and contract as a response to humidity changes. These characteristics are what make wood truly beautiful and full of character.
Hickory and Rustic Hickory
This type of wood is a robust and striking hardwood renowned for its exceptional and unpredictable grain patterns. With a delightful array of colors and streaks ranging from pure whites to deep browns, each door panel tells a captivating story. These exaggerated characteristics are expected and desirable, adding allure and desirability to hickory cabinetry.
Hickory Auburn 
Hickory Briar 
Hickory Canyon 
Hickory Driftwood 
Hickory Dune 
Hickory Dusk 
Hickory Espresso 
Hickory Fawn 
Hickory Flint Hickory Graphite 
Hickory Harvest 
Hickory Java 
Hickory Mocha 
Hickory Natural 
Hickory North Pier 
Hickory Wheat
Maple
Maple is a charming close-grained hardwood boasting a delightful white to creamy-white shade, occasionally adorned with hints of reddish-brown. Its smooth and uniform grain pattern exudes elegance. Mineral streaks and tiny bird pecks may also appear, adding character and distinction when stained.
Maple Driftwood 
Maple Dune 
Maple Dusk 
Maple Espresso Maple Fawn 
Maple Flint 
Maple Graphite Maple Harvest 
Maple Java 
Maple Mocha 
Maple Natural 
Maple North Pier 
Maple Wheat 
Maple Auburn 
Maple Briar 
Maple Canyon
Oak, Rustic Oak and Quartersawn White Oak
This hearty hardwood features a robust and open grain that spans a range of colors, from white to pink to rich red tones. Green, yellow, and black streaks caused by mineral deposits may also appear on the wood. Oak’s prominent grain pattern and varying texture, from a tight, straight grain to a captivating arched pattern, add character and charm to any space.
Quartersawn white oak is a tight, straight grain wood that lends itself stunningly to light and neutral stains. Quartersawn white oak is darker than red oak due to the mix of browns and tans. “Quarter-sawn” refers to the way the wood is cut, at a 45 degree angle to the radius of the tree’s rings. This type of cut results in a tighter, more consistent grain pattern with dramatic rays or flecks across the grain.
Oak Auburn Oak Briar 
Oak Canyon Oak Driftwood 
Oak Dune 
Oak Dusk 
Oak Espresso 
Oak Fawn 
Oak Flint 
Oak Graphite Oak Harvest 
Oak Java Oak Mocha 
Oak Natural Oak North Pier 
Oak Wheat White Oak Auburn White Oak Briar White Oak Canyon White Oak Driftwood White Oak Dune White Oak Dusk White Oak Espresso White Oak Fawn White Oak Flint White Oak Graphite White Oak Harvest White Oak Java White Oak Mocha White Oak Natural White Oak North Pier White Oak Wheat
Paints
Our wood stains are tailor-made for your unique style. With a diverse range of hues and tones, our exclusive paints offer endless possibilities. Our in-house wood stain matching system ensures quick and precise customization for your desired colors.
Paint Accent Kettle Paint Accent Moss 
Paint Accent Nautical 
Paint Accent Oyster 
Paint Accent Peacock Paint Accent Pewter Paint Accent Slate Paint Accent Smokey Taupe 
Paint Standard Alloy 
Paint Standard Bisque Paint Standard Jet 
Paint Standard Macadamia 
Paint Standard Mist 
Paint Standard Serenity 
Paint Standard White Ice Paint Accent Billiard 
Paint Accent Cobblestone Paint Accent Denim Paint Accent Divinity 
Paint Accent Fern 
Paint Accent Indigo Paint Accent Ink
Glazes
Elevate your custom cabinetry with our profile glazes, which are available for wood finishes and stains. Our options add a touch of sophistication to any design.
Black Glaze on Wood 
Brown Glaze on Paint 
Brown Glaze on Wood 
Black Glaze on paint
Important Note
The natural characteristics of wood and variations in its grain patterns and color are not seen as defects but rather as the captivating essence of the custom cabinetry material. When choosing our available rustic wood species, you can expect the same characteristics as the clear versions, with the addition of some quirks like:
- Sound closed knots (not movable) up to 3″ in diameter.
- Sound knot with cracks up to approximately 1″ in length.
- Knot cluster (cluster of tight sound knots).
- Worm holes or pinholes.
- Worm tracks in sizes up to approximately 1/8″ wide by 8″ long.
Please note that these characteristics are exclusive to cabinet doors and are not considered defects in the material or workmanship.