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Material Excellence

The Living Canvas

We don't choose wood based on convenience. We choose it based on character. Premium-grade North American hardwoods, verifiably sourced, finished 100% VOC-free, no veneers, no composites, ever.

Into The Woods

Every species can be combined with stains for a wide range of unique color combinations. Swipe through the woods below, or order a sample to review any of them firsthand.

Walnut

Rich chocolate browns with dramatic grain movement, our signature premium species.

Walnut
Balanced hardness with premium grain character
1000
Best forStatement dining tables, kitchen islands, executive desking.
Price bandPremium
Janka hardness1,000 lbf
White Oak

Dense and durable with a classic straight grain, from pale tan to warm honey.

White Oak
Dense, durable, and moisture resistant
1360
Best forCountertops, restaurant tables, high-traffic worktops.
Price bandMid
Janka hardness1,360 lbf
Arctic Oak

Light, even-toned oak that takes the full stain range cleanly.

Arctic Oak
Pale, cool-toned oak
1360
Best forBright modern kitchens and light-filled dining spaces.
Price bandPremium
Janka hardness1,360 lbf
Black Oak

Oak with deep, smoky coloring for high-contrast, moody interiors.

Black Oak
Deep, dramatic oak tones
1210
Best forHigh-contrast interiors, hospitality bars, statement shelving.
Price bandMid
Janka hardness1,210 lbf
Red Oak

The classic American hardwood: strong, open grain with a warm cast.

Red Oak
Classic American hardwood, warm pink-tan cast
1290
Best forValue-driven family tables and everyday worktops.
Price bandAccessible
Janka hardness1,290 lbf
Mahogany

Deep reddish-brown tones with rich, warm highlights that darken beautifully over time.

Mahogany
Classic warmth, refined grain
900
Best forHospitality bars, libraries, classic residential pieces.
Price bandMid
Janka hardness900 lbf
Maple

Bright, uniform, and hard-wearing: a clean canvas for stains and modern spaces.

Maple
One of the hardest domestic species
1450
Best forButcher blocks, modern kitchens, commercial seating.
Price bandMid
Janka hardness1,450 lbf
Cherry

Warm reddish-brown tones that start light and deepen into a rich, classic amber-red as it ages.

Cherry
Moderate hardness, ages beautifully
950
Best forHeirloom dining surfaces, built-in shelving, studies.
Price bandMid
Janka hardness950 lbf
Ash

A light, neutral color ranging from pale blonde to soft tan with subtle warm undertones.

Ash
Light, strong, and shock resistant
1320
Best forScandinavian-leaning interiors, shelving, light worktops.
Price bandMid
Janka hardness1,320 lbf
Knotty Alder

Warm, medium-brown tones with hints of rustic amber and natural knot variation.

Knotty Alder
Warm, medium-brown tones with natural knot variation
590
Best forRustic kitchens, cabins, warm knotted character pieces.
Price bandAccessible
Janka hardness590 lbf
Questions

Wood Species FAQ

What wood species do you offer?
We build in ten premium North American hardwoods: walnut, white oak, arctic oak, black oak, red oak, maple, cherry, ash, mahogany, and knotty alder. Every one is 100% solid hardwood, no veneers, no composites.
Which hardwood is best for a kitchen countertop?
White oak, maple, and walnut are the most popular for countertops: dense, hard-wearing, and easy to maintain. Maple and white oak are especially hard (roughly 1,360–1,450 lbf Janka); walnut is a touch softer but prized for its color and grain.
Can I combine any species with any stain?
Yes. Every species can be finished natural or paired with any stain in our range, so you can dial in a custom tone: a light wood taken dark, or a warm species kept natural. Each stain reads differently on each wood, which is why we show the colors per species.
What is the hardest, most durable species?
By Janka hardness, maple (~1,450 lbf) and white/arctic oak (~1,360 lbf) top our range, followed by red oak and ash. All are more than durable enough for daily kitchen, dining, and commercial use.
Can I order a sample before I commit?
Yes, order a $10 sample of any species to see and feel the real wood, grain, and finish before you build. Samples ship within days.
Do different species cost different amounts?
Yes. Pricing is per board foot and varies by species, from value-friendly woods like red oak and ash to premium species like walnut and mahogany. The Builder prices your exact piece in seconds.
Do you take on custom or one-off projects?
Yes. Beyond the online builder, we take on custom sizes, oversized pieces, matched commercial runs, and bespoke solid-hardwood millwork. Tell us what you have in mind and we’ll quote it by hand, usually within one business day. Start a custom project ›
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