Advantages of wooden kitchen sets
Rarely, a kitchen set is completely made of wood. To facilitate and reduce the cost of construction, facades and countertops are made of solid wood, and laminated chipboard is used for the frame.
Solid wood furniture is valued for its beauty and practicality:
- strength, reliability;
- external nobility, the ability to become more refined and interesting over time;
- durability, the possibility of repair, restoration, a radical change in color and surface texture;
- safety;
- large selection of colors, patterns, textures;
- harmonious combination with any interior style.
Features of wooden kitchens
Wooden furniture never goes out of style. Before you buy a factory set or place an order for a premium kitchen made of wood, you need to take into account the features of the material, the subtleties of caring for it. Under the influence of ultraviolet wood can change the shade. Changes in humidity negatively affect the material, you should try to maintain humidity in the kitchen at 60–75% at any time of the year, use a hood or humidifier. To care for facades, you can use delicate care products that do not contain concentrated acids and alkalis.
For the manufacture of furniture, not solid wood is used, but furniture panels. They are made of wooden lamellas, glued together in a certain way using safe glue. This material is devoid of the shortcomings of natural wood, not prone to deformation. Reliability, beauty and durability depend on the right material chosen and prepared.
Choosing wood species
Experienced cabinetmakers know what types of wood can be used to make kitchen furniture, how to combine, decorate.
Wood species for kitchen furniture:
- Oak is a hard, durable, wear-resistant material that is resistant to moisture. Color – from light yellow to red-brown.
- Beech is not inferior in quality. Light wood lends itself to tinting.
- Ash is slightly lower in strength, it is characterized by high performance, beautiful appearance. Solid woods are expensive, but they will last a long time.
- Cherry, birch, alder, maple are cheaper, but no worse in appearance and reliability.
- Pine is a budget option. Impacts must be avoided so as not to leave dents on the surface. Plus – the release of useful phytoncides.
- Larch is an excellent choice for corner kitchens due to moisture resistance.
