PERFECT HOMES MAGAZINE ( Editor Stan Israel) ( Editor Stan Israel) | Page 128

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ood is a timeless material for the kitchen,
each piece is unique with a natural grain that
can be soft and subtle or bold and dramatic.

Wood can be used to add accents to a classical
themed kitchen, it can be painted to create a
country house style or it clad an island with a dynamic veneer to create a
focal point.
Wood has been the cabinetmakers’ choice many a generations,
it is long lasting, warm and wonderfully versatile. This perennially
popular material is also perfectly in tune with the current trend
for texture in design. Whether you want a look that’s rough or
smooth, with ripples or grain wood always has something to offer.

A wood grain is determined by the species and structure of the
tree and the characteristics of the original trunk, as well as by
the way it is cut, processed and matched. From a simple striped
grain pattern to a superbly book-matched veneer, wood has
the ability to offer dozens of different choices depending on the
effect you want to achieve.
For hard wearing and more affordable options, laminates and
melamines are a great option. Although these tend to be cooler
to the touch that the real thing they are convincingly realistic, with
subtle grain textures in many contemporary tones. They are also
extremely durable and are ideal for a busy family.