Wood Species
North American hardwood species are valued for their natural warmth, versatility and beauty. Just as no two trees are alike, no two pieces of wood are alike. Because of this, it's likely that you will see variations in grain and color throughout your cabinetry.
Click on the images below to see the characteristics of each wood species, or click the detail PDF links below for more detailed information.
Wood components used in cabinets are a product of nature and include a variety of species with various densities, colors and grain patterns. Color variation within a wood species is influenced by a number of factors such as moisture and mineral content of the soil, exposure to sunlight and genetic makeup. Changes in climate, growth rate, soil conditions and damage are a few of the factors that contribute to grain pattern. The tree diameter and type of cut determines the growth ring size and orientation, which in turn affects the grain pattern and color. All of these variations combine to produce unique characteristics that provide the beauty and essence of natural wood.
All woods change color over time. The amount of change varies depending upon the wood species, type of cut, exposure to natural light, and amount and color of stain pigment used. While color samples give a general idea of the appearance of a specific stain color and wood species combination, it is impossible to represent all of the grain patterns, wood and stain colors, and natural variations that will occur. Due to the color shifting on some monitors, the colors seen on your monitor may not be accurate.
Please visit an Authorized Canyon Creek Distributor to view an actual wood sample before making a final species and color selection.