Select Cherry
Our Cherry is "Select" grade, hand-sanded and hand-rubbed to bring out the deep rich grain patterns unique to this cherished wood. Known as the cabinet makers wood, cherry has been a traditional American favorite for generations. Its beauty and practicality ensure that cherry will be valued for years to come. Study carefully the superior quality of Candlelight's "select" cherry usually found only in cabinets costing much more.
Hickory
If you are looking for the rustic, durable cabinetry, consider Candlelight's hickory wood. The extreme color variations and interesting grain patterns give hickory its unique rustic look. The natural mineral marks also lend additional interest and character to this beautiful wood. Among the hardest woods available in North America, this wood selection will ensure years of durability.
Quarter-sawn White Oak
The desire for this wood lies in its distinctive grain pattern. Stately vertical grains run parallel to each other, broken only by Medullary Ray Fleck - unique to Quarter-sawn White Oak, adding a touch of interest, by refracting light. Alluring aesthetics and superior structural qualities of Quarter-sawn White Oak are what moved great artisans to use it, especially during the craftsman era. Rediscover the age of true quality craftsmanship right in your own kitchen!
Select Maple
Candlelight's hard maple is graded to the level of "select." This durable wood features a very delicate grain pattern that blends well with all decorating motifs from traditional to contemporary. When Candlelight's Maple is finished with our light or Niagara Mist stains, the delicate grain patterns and create a burnished look. No matter the finish, expect a lifetime of beauty and durability from this popular hardwood.
Select Red Birch
Select Red Birch is perhaps Candlelight's most unique wood. Red Birch is selected only from the golden brown heartwood of the birch tree. The grain patterns tend to be more interesting because the red birch is selected from the center of the tree. When finished in natural or honey glow stain, the grain patterns take on a burnished, sometimes iridescent look. Your choice of Candlelight's select red birch provides uniquely beautiful and interesting cabinetry for your home.
Alder
Candlelight warmly introduces this, our newest wood species. The softest of the hardwoods, Alder stands out for its evolution of color. It turns a deep orange when cut, but fades to a pale, rich brown over time. This "bleeding" causes the more mature wood to be beautifully tinted and veined. These distinct characteristics make Alder sought after by cabinetmakers, and it can be yours in both refined and rustic forms.
Select Red Oak
One of America's most plentiful and popular hardwoods, this strong, versaile breed can be used top accent any decor.
Rustic Alder
Alder is most often chosen for its soft grain patterns and refined look. But Candlelight's Rustic Alder allows for a higher tolerance of grain variation, knots and mineral marks. It's these imperfections that give our Rustic Alder such warmth and character, perfect for a woodsy, cabin-style look.
Rustic Cherry
Cherry is most often chosen for its elegant grain patterns and sophisticated look. But Candlelight's Rustic Cherry reveals another dimension to this surprisingly versatile wood. With a higher tolerance for grain variation, knots and mineral marks, it's these imperfections that give our Rustic Cherry such warmth and character.
Rustic Hickory
Hickory is well-suited for rustic decor styles due to the nature of its grain patterns. Candlelight\'s Rustic-grade Hickory turns it up a notch with greater variation and contrast in wood grains, along with a greater tolerance for knots and mineral marks. Rustic Hickory is the perfect choice to create the warmth of a rustic cabin feel.
Walnut
Our Walnut is steamed, blending lighter sapwood with deeper heartwood. Colors offer a high contrast, ranging from creamy brown to a beautiful dark chocolate brown with rich purplish undertones. Black walnut is normally straight grained and is noted for its beautiful grain character, producing more figure variation than any other wood.