The wood you pick for a kitchen does more than set the colour. It decides how the doors wear, how the room feels at night, and how much you will spend over twenty years. Here is how we talk clients through it.

Start with how you cook

A busy family kitchen takes knocks. Solid oak and ash shrug off dents and can be sanded back years later. If the kitchen is calm and you want a quiet, even finish, painted tulipwood is lighter on the budget and easy to refresh.

Think about light

North-facing rooms turn pale woods grey and cool. Walnut and smoked oak hold their warmth in low light. In a bright south-facing room, light oak glows and walnut can feel heavy, so we always bring samples to your home.

Where the money goes

Timber is usually less than a fifth of the final price. Most of the cost is time: drawing, machining, finishing and fitting. Choosing a slightly cheaper wood rarely changes the quote as much as people expect.