Cherry is a wonderful wood for kitchen cabinets in Shaker and Mission styles as well as more traditional and formal types of cabinetry. Cherry kitchen cabinets have been one of the more popular varieties in the US for decades.
Fine Grained
Cherry has a more subtle grain than many other woods. The grain is one of the factors which helps define it from other woods. Its unique color is another factor. An advantage of cherry for use in cabinets is the variety of shades the wood is found in. If you are trying to match the cabinets to certain countertops or flooring, cherry has subtleties that can help you find a match. The coloring is unrivaled by man made stains. The color is often described as deep and rich. Cabinets made from cherry wood add a depth of color to the kitchen unlike other woods.
Beautiful Finish
Cherry has a sleek look and is satiny to touch. The texture of the wood makes the finished product unique and smooth. Cherry is quite hard and strong but fairly light at the same time. Although cherry wood is revered as a material for cabinets, it is often not recommended for floors because although strong, it can be dented (its crush properties are lower than some other hardwoods.)
Cherry has sapwood and heartwood – the sapwood being a lighter color and the heartwood having rich red and brown hues. Cherry wood darkens with age, making the hue even more beautiful with time.
Because cherry is so versatile, you can use it for many cabinet styles including country styles.
Price
Cherry is relatively expensive when compared to lower priced woods. Its strength and durability combined with its beauty, however, make it a worthwhile material to spend a bit more money on if you have the budget.