*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

There are many factors to consider when designing your cabinetry. You have to think about the color, the style, sizes, proportions, even how many cabinets you need. What some homeowners don’t really know much about is the type of cabinet build and how it affects the look of your space. The one we’ll specifically talk about today is the inset cabinet. In this article, we’ll go over what it is, what makes it unique, and why you might choose it for 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.

Wood and Co Different Cabinet Door Styles — Different cabinet door styles and finishes from various projects by Wood & Co.

Cabinet Door Styles 101: Shaker, Slab & More

July 13, 2025

Designing your dream kitchen or bathroom begins with making the right choices. Cabinetry is one of the most defining elements in any given space. But what then is, the defining feature of any cabinet? It’s the doors.

Cabinet doors aren’t just functional; they set the tone for your entire space. Whether you’re going for sleek and modern, or warm and traditional, the style of cabinet door you choose plays a huge role in shaping the look and feel of your home.

In this article, we’ll explore the most popular cabinet door styles, what makes each unique, and how to choose the right one for your space.

Popular Types of Wood for Custom Cabinets

December 15, 2023

Cabinets are some of the most ubiquitous parts of our homes. They’re found in our kitchens, bathrooms, living rooms, bedrooms, and many more. They range from small free-standing dressers or fully kitted out custom built-ins. Custom cabinets come in all sorts of materials such as wood, laminates, and even stainless steel. However even as technology advances and styles change, wood remains as a tried-and-true material for most of our custom cabinetry needs.

When it comes to balancing beauty and functionality in cabinetry, nothing comes close to the array of options offered by different species of wood. When a friend or family member brings up the topic of cabinets, one can’t help but picture the natural allure of wood grain of stained cabinetry or the sleek and crisp finish of painted wood cabinets. Each and every different species of wood comes with their own distinct characteristics.

Today, we’ll dive into the most popular types of wood for custom cabinets. Broadly speaking, they fall into two general categories: wood best for staining and wood best for painting. We will go over the most popular types for each and what they each bring to the table.