One material that is – and always has been – environmentally friendly is wood. North America has an abundance of forests with beautiful woods used to craft high quality furniture, such as custom wood countertops. North American Wood Countertops are made from responsibly harvested wood that is harvested, replanted, and renewed to an almost limitless degree.
North American Wood Countertops
North American Wood Countertops
Below are some of the most popular North American wood species used for countertops designed for use as kitchen countertops.
American Cherry
American Cherry Wood Countertops
Cherry makes up 3% of the commercially available hardwoods in the United States. It is prominently used to craft high end furniture and cabinetry worldwide.
Ash
Ash Wood Countertops | Design by Lisa Martin of Signature Custom Cabinetry
Ash makes up 4% of the commercially available hardwoods in the U.S. It is best known as the wood used to craft baseball bats due to its shock absorbency, but it is also used for furniture, flooring, cabinetry and other millwork.
Hard Maple
Maple Wood Countertops | Design by Bunker Workshop
Hard Maple makes up approximately 8% of the commercially available hardwoods in the United States, and is prevalent in the northern and eastern states.
A small percentage of maple trees produce special figure such as bird’s eye or curly maple, which is sought after for its visual interest and appeal. Hard maple is very heavy and strong and has a fine, uniform texture with a close, straight grain.
Walnut
Walnut Wood Countertops | Design by Stonington
Walnut makes up less than 1% of the commercially available hardwoods and grows throughout the eastern U.S. Walnut is one of the most popular wood countertop choices for kitchens today.
White Oak
White Oak Wood Countertops | The Trolley Car Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
White Oak trees grow across the eastern and southern U.S., comprising 15% of the commercially available hardwoods. White oak is used to make furniture, cabinets, flooring and millwork and is the preferred species for wine and whiskey casks.
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Source used: Northwest Hardwoods
