It isn’t difficult to see why our New English Oak kitchens have proved so popular. The beautiful, light honey-coloured timber lends itself to any setting and the choice of wood available means that we can select the timber to suit the style you want, while its durability and stability make it a practical choice. ‘Character’ grade oak is by far the most popular. The well defined grain pattern and ‘cats-paw’ knots make this an interesting and attractive timber that works equally well in contemporary or traditional homes. A cleaner oak with straighter grain and fewer knots is also available which complements a more contemporary setting. Oak takes stain extremely well to produce a range of colours, from a shade darker than its natural colour to dark ‘jacobean’ oak. This combined with the large range of door styles available means that we can build you a unique product. Solid hardwood carcasses are used throughout in all our hardwood kitchens. Drawers are dovetailed front and rear, the doors have mortice and tenon joints and are hung from the wooden frame using solid brass butt hinges to ensure long and trouble free use. There are no veneered door panels or chipboard backing boards. The drawers glide on wooden runners and even the adjustable shelf supports are made entirely from wood. If you require a kitchen building using a timber that is not mentioned on this website, please give us a call and we will be more than happy to discuss the possibilities.