Kitchen Ideas Using Oak

Cabinets

• Kitchen cabinets made from oak wood are elegant and, at the same time, strong and durable. If you have a big and active family, oak cabinets will be a good choice, as they can withstand everyday wear and tear. Oak cabinets also last longer and preserve a "new" look for a long time after you purchase them.

Chairs

• Chairs made from oak wood will suit any kitchen. Oak chairs are comfortable to sit on, and are difficult to break. The light color of oak will make your kitchen look brighter.

  You can substitute oak with oak plywood. Oak plywood chairs look a little like oak, but cost much less because this material is cheaper, and making plywood chairs requires less craftsmanship. However, all plywood furniture is much less durable than hardwood ones such as oak.

Flooring

• Oak can also be used in kitchen flooring. Oak flooring is known for its durability and the feel of comfort it creates. Oak flooring looks nice with oak furniture. Oak wood flooring is considered "mid-range" in terms of price. However, its quality will stand up to any expensive hardwood flooring. The pricing is affected by considerations such as the quality of the wood, the manufacturer, the construction of the wood, the thickness and the size of the boards and how difficult it is to install. The price starts at around $2 per square foot, not including installation costs.

Bars

• If you want to have a bar in your kitchen, you may want to consider making it from oak wood. Because bars endure much more abuse than kitchen cabinets, it makes even more sense to construct them from a strong material like oak. Make your bar from oak, and you can be certain that it will stand up to heavy use. A good oak bar costs more than $1,000. Oak veneer bars cost less, but they are less durable, which is a major consideration when buying a bar.