SPECIES

All solid wood and veneers come from sawn trees. Part of the woods natural beauty is in the variations of grain and color. Just as two trees are never alike so it is with two pieces of veneer or solid wood. Eurodesign uses only the best in selected hardwoods and veneers. All of our door veneers are processed in-house and are booked matched and color matched for each cabinet door.

Alder

Alder (alnus) is a member of the birch family and is characterized by straight grain and smooth, even texture. There are over thirty species of Alder, each with a color range from a pinkish red to a reddish brown. Alder is softer than maple or oak and can be easily dinged or dented, therefore it is often distressed.

Beech

Beech (Fagus) is a short grain wood, which grows in a wide range of soil types, acidic or basic. This leads to color variations from a cream color to medium-brown color. Because of its short, uniform grain, it is excellent choice for door character uniformity.

Cherry

Cherry (Prunus Serotina) trees are found throughout the US and Canada. The wood varies from a yellowish pink when first cut, to a deep rich reddish brown, often getting darker and more rich as it ages. This 'mellowing' or 'darkening' is a natural characteristic of Cherry. Cherry will have some mineral streaking, fine pinholes or sapwood, all of which add to its natural beauty.

Lyptus

Lyptus (Eucalyptus) is an environmentally friendly wood commonly called the 'green' alternative to oak, mahogany and cherry. The wood is harvested from plantations in as little as fifteen years, making it a very good choice of renewal woods. Being similar in grain to maple, but harder than oak, makes Lyptus a great choice of wood for a greener world.

Maple

Maple (acer saccharum) is a fine-grained hard wood, characterized by smooth grain patterns. Mineral streaks (sugar spots) are common, but easily stained to a uniform color with some individual character. Some maple trees have a curly grain, which is used for 'Birdseye Maple'. Maple is one of the most prized hardwoods and is used in traditional and contemporary kitchens.

MDF

MDF or Medium Density Fiberboard is a manufactured wood. Using wood fibers, wax and resin MDF is formed into strong uniform panels. More stable than hardwood and stronger than particleboard, MDF is well suited for lacquer paint and thermofoiling. Because MDF is manufactured it can be made with other materials such as rye, wheat or rice straw, thus conserving natural resources.

Oak

White Oak (Quercus alba) is steeped in tradition. It is known for its beauty and strength. The grain pattern of oak is more open than that of other hardwoods giving it a rustic look and feel. Quartersawn Oak has distinctive cathedral graining patterns and is highly valued for its beauty and appearance.

Pine

Eastern White Pine (Pinus strobus) has even graining with a medium texture. Often pine will have a ‘knotty’ appearance, which adds to its unique personality. Pine is soft like Alder and is easily dented and ages like cherry mellowing over time. Natural pine tends to be light yellow and stains uniformly.