At IDI, we pride ourselves on the quality and variety of our hardwood. After all, we are in the Midwest where the best hardwoods are grown. Plus, we have one of the leading hardwood suppliers, Cole Hardwood, just a stone’s throw away. So, go ahead, be choosy.
Cherry helped define American traditional design because colonial cabinetmakers recognized its superior woodworking qualities and beautiful tones. Today, cherry helps define shaker, mission and country styling.
- Color – Rich, reddish-brown and darkens considerably with age.
- Grain – Straight-grained and satiny with distinctive markings.
- Characteristics – Light, strong, stiff and rather hard with a subdued grain.
- Finishing – Cherry is unsurpassed, its uniform texture takes finish very well.
