How can the type of wood used affect the cost of my cabinets?
Although the cost of various kinds of wood changes almost weekly, the difference between each type isn’t that great. Some exceptions might be imported wood like Teak and Rosewood, or highly-figured wood such as Birdseye Maple or Walnut. How the tree is cut can also affect its cost, like quartersawn oak. But generally speaking, the cost-difference between Cherry, Oak, Maple, Birch, and others isn’t very much. They are all expensive! If a salesman tells you the cost of your kitchen cabinets will be $2,000 more in Cherry versus Red Birch, don’t buy it. Walk away!
