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Popular Kitchen Cabinet Finishes: A Homeowner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Wood, Stain & Finish
Choosing a kitchen cabinet finish is about more than picking a color. The wood species, stain, glaze, opaque finish, or tinted varnish you choose can dramatically change the character of your kitchen.
From the natural warmth of Alder and Cherry to the distinctive grain of Quarter Sawn White Oak and the richness of Walnut, Tuscan Hills Cabinetry offers a wide range of combinations to help homeowners create a kitchen that fits their style.
In this guide, we highlight all featured cabinet finish combinations across Alder, Cherry, Hickory, Maple, Quarter Sawn White Oak, Red Oak, and Walnut.
Alder Wood Finishes
Natural Stain on Alder
Natural Stain with Chocolate Glaze on Alder
Natural with Chocolate Glaze on Alder is considered a Light Stain. This finish is suitable for most interiors, because the patterning of grain is natural and varied.
Cherry Wood Finishes
Natural Stain on Cherry
Harvest Stain with Chocolate Glaze on Cherry
Harvest stain on cherry with Chocolate Glaze is considered a Medium Stain. This finish is suitable for many interiors, but depending on the wood species you select you may find that some Medium Stains require more or less light to look their best. We recommend ordering samples to determine if a particular Medium Stain is right for your interior.
Hickory Wood Finishes
Biscotti Stain on Hickory
Biscotti on Hickory with Chocolate Glaze
Maple Wood Finishes
Tarragon on Maple
Tarragon on Maple is considered a Light Stain. This finish is suitable for most interiors, because the patterning of grain is natural and varied.
Oregano with Chocolate Glaze on Maple
Oregano with Chocolate Glaze on Maple is considered a Light Stain. This finish is suitable for most interiors, because the grain patterning is inherent and diverse.
Buttermilk on Maple
Buttermilk on Maple is considered a Light Opaque Finish. This finish is suitable for many interiors, but depending on the wood species you select you may find that some Light Opaque Finishes require more or less light to look their best. We recommend ordering samples to determine if a particular Light Opaque Finish is right for your interior.
Marshmallow Cream with Latte Glaze on Maple
Marshmallow Cream with Latte Glaze on Maple is considered a White or Off-White Opaque Finish. This finish is highly desirable and found in a majority of homes in America. We recommend “cooler” tones for interiors with an overabundance of ambient sunlight and “warmer” tones for interiors with lower levels of ambient sunlight, in order to properly balance the space. We recommend ordering samples if you are unsure how a particular White or Off-White Opaque Finish will look in your home.
QS White Oak Wood Finishes
Natural on Quarter Sawn White Oak
Natural on Quarter Sawn White Oak is considered a Light Stain. This finish is suitable for most interiors, because the patterning of grain is natural and varied.
Biscotti on Quarter Sawn White Oak with Chocolate Glaze
Paired with a Chocolate Glaze, Biscotti on Quarter Sawn White Oak emphasizes the wood’s unique ray flecks and grain patterns, offering a deeper, more dimensional, and handcrafted appearance.
Mushroom on Quarter Sawn White Oak
Mushroom on Quarter Sawn White Oak is considered a Medium Opaque Finish. This finish is suitable for many interiors, but depending on the wood species you select you may find that some Medium Opaque Finishes require more or less light to look their best. We recommend ordering samples to determine if a particular Medium Opaque Finish is right for your interior.
Marshmallow Cream with Nickel Glaze on Quarter Sawn White Oak
Marshmallow Cream with Nickel Glaze on Quarter Sawn White Oak is considered a White or Off-White Opaque Finish. This finish is highly desirable and found in a majority of homes in America. We recommend “cooler” tones for interiors with an overabundance of ambient sunlight and “warmer” tones for interiors with lower levels of ambient sunlight, in order to properly balance the space. We recommend ordering samples if you are unsure how a particular White or Off-White Opaque Finish will look in your home.
Red Oak Wood Finishes
Natural on Red Oak
Natural on Red Oak is considered a Light Stain. This finish is suitable for most interiors, because the patterning of grain is natural and varied.
Slate with Ebony Glaze on Red Oak
Slate with Ebony Glaze on Red Oak is considered a Medium Stain. This finish is suitable for many interiors, but depending on the wood species you select you may find that some Medium Stains require more or less light to look their best. We recommend ordering samples to determine if a particular Medium Stain is right for your interior.
Eucalyptus on Red Oak
Eucalyptus on Red Oak is considered a Dark Opaque Finish. This finish is suitable for many interiors, but depending on the wood species you select you may find that some Dark Opaque Finishes require more or less light to look their best. We recommend ordering samples to determine if a particular Dark Opaque Finish is right for your interior.
Eucalyptus with Ebony Glaze on Red Oak
Eucalyptus with Ebony Glaze on Red Oak is considered a Dark Opaque Finish. This finish is suitable for many interiors, but depending on the wood species you select you may find that some Dark Opaque Finishes require more or less light to look their best. We recommend ordering samples to determine if a particular Dark Opaque Finish is right for your interior.
Walnut Wood Finishes
Natural Stain on Walnut
Natural on Walnut is considered a Light Stain. This finish is suitable for most interiors, because the patterning of grain is natural and varied.
White and Off-White Opaque Finish
Parchment on Maple
Parchment on Maple is considered a White or Off-White Opaque Finish. This finish is highly desirable and found in a majority of homes in America. We recommend “cooler” tones for interiors with an overabundance of ambient sunlight and “warmer” tones for interiors with lower levels of ambient sunlight, in order to properly balance the space. We recommend ordering samples if you are unsure how a particular White or Off-White Opaque Finish will look in your home.
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