Materials & Selection
Choosing the Pieces of Your Cabinetry
Wood species, door style, finish, and hardware are the four decisions that define a custom kitchen. These guides walk through each — the trade-offs, the looks, and what suits an Idaho home.
Materials Guide · 6 min read
Cabinet Wood Species Guide
A practical guide to the cabinet woods we build most for Treasure Valley homes — knotty alder, white oak, hickory, maple, and walnut — and where each one fits.
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Cabinet Door Construction: Inset vs. Overlay vs. Frameless
How cabinet doors are built — inset, full-overlay, and frameless (European) construction — and what each means for cost, fit, and the look of a custom kitchen. For the visual door styles, see our cabinet door styles guide.
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Cabinet Finishes Guide
Painted vs. stained cabinet finishes, two-tone schemes, and how each holds up in Idaho’s dry climate — a guide to choosing a durable, good-looking finish.
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Cabinet Hardware Guide
Choosing cabinet pulls, knobs, and finishes — plus the functional soft-close slides and hinges that make custom cabinetry feel right every day.
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That's what the design conversation is for. We'll help you select species, doors, finish, and hardware against real samples — then build exactly what you approve.