*Different cabinet sheens across various Wood & Co. projects.*

Choosing the Right Cabinet Sheen: Matte or Gloss?

October 15, 2025

Cabinets are one of the most defining features in a kitchen. They anchor the design, influence how the space feels, and endure daily use. Beyond cabinet style and color, the finish you choose has a significant impact on both appearance and performance.

For homeowners considering painted cabinets, the most common options are matte, satin, and gloss finishes. Each offers distinct qualities that shape the look, feel, and practicality of your kitchen. Matte delivers a soft, understated charm; satin strikes a balanced sheen that’s both elegant and easy to maintain; while gloss offers a sleek, reflective vibrancy. The right choice ultimately depends on your lifestyle, design goals, and how you want your kitchen to function.

Wood & Co southampton_transitional_oak_kitchen_02 — *Having the floor, ceiling beams and kitchen cabinetry close in shade keeps the space feeling cohesive. Custom kitchen cabinetry by Wood & Co.*

How to Mix Different Wood Finishes with Your Wooden Cabinets

October 1, 2025

When it comes to designing a kitchen or living space, wooden cabinets often set the tone. But what happens when your cabinets don’t exactly match your floors, dining table, or other furniture? Do you stick with one finish—or is it okay to mix?

The answer: Mixing different wood finishes with wooden cabinets not only works—it can elevate your entire space. Done right, it makes your home feel layered, balanced, and timeless. Here’s how to confidently combine different wood tones and species to complement your natural-finish cabinetry.

*Custom walnut cabinet serving double duty as storage and as a wall by Wood & Co.*

Why Should You Use Cabinets as Room Dividers?

September 19, 2025

In today’s modern homes, space is a premium. Open-plan layouts have become increasingly popular, offering a sense of fluidity and openness between living, dining, and kitchen spaces. While this design approach maximizes airiness and natural light, it also introduces a unique challenge: how do you define separate zones without sacrificing the open feel? The answer lies in a clever design solution: using cabinets as room dividers.

Cabinets are no longer just for kitchens or bathrooms. They’ve evolved into multifunctional elements of interior design, blending aesthetics and utility. When strategically used as room dividers, cabinets can transform your home’s layout, improve functionality while elevating the overall design. In this article, we’ll explore the many reasons why cabinets make an excellent choice for dividing spaces, the types of cabinets you can use, and practical tips for incorporating them into your home.

Cope and Stick Construction for Lasting Cabinet Doors

September 12, 2025

Cabinet doors are arguably the most important and most prominent part of your cabinetry. They’re what you see first and what you touch most often. It’s also the most abused part of any cabinet—getting worn down little by little every time it gets opened, closed, or even occasionally slammed. This is why it’s imperative to have durable cabinet doors.

There are multiple ways to make your door more durable. You can invest in heavy-duty cabinet hinges, or choose solid hardwoods over cheaper materials like MDF and particle board. But for paneled cabinet doors, did you know that the choice of wood joinery also matters?

In this article, we will discuss one of the sturdiest ways to build cabinet door frames: cope and stick construction, and why it’s a smart choice for long-lasting custom cabinetry.

Wood & Company Davport Tudor Style Kitchen — *Fully custom* *Tudor-style kitchens by Wood & Co.* *made to match our client’s historic home.*

Pros and Cons of Stock, Semi-stock, and Custom Cabinets

September 3, 2025

So, you’re planning a kitchen remodel or maybe giving your bathroom a well-deserved glow-up.
You’ve probably spent hours scrolling through the internet, checking cabinet styles you love only to realize there’s a whole other decision you have to make before you even get to color and hardware:

Do you want stock, semi-stock, or custom cabinetry?

Now, if those terms make your eyes glaze over, don’t worry—you’re not alone. But here’s the thing: the type of cabinets you choose will have a huge impact on your budget, timeline, and how happy you are with the end result.

Let’s break it down together, in simpler terms, so you can figure out which one’s right for your space and lifestyle.