Oak Kitchen Islands

Oak Kitchen Islands - For A Consistent Natural Look

Oak kitchen islands are especially appealing to many people because of their beauty and strength.

Oak is used widely in kitchen cabinetry and was very commonly used in older homes and kitchens in baseboards and woodwork.

Hardwood floors are often made with oak, as well, so an oak kitchen island fits in well where a consistent natural wood appearance is desired.

The strength and durability of oak wood is used to its advantage by manufacturers of kitchen islands.

Oak islands are capable of supporting heavier tops made of stone or thick butcher block, and oak is an excellent choice for a wood cart because of its sturdiness and stability.

A Dramatic Appearance

Oak islands and carts are available in many designs and styles.

Contemporary, Traditional, American Folk and French Country, Avant Garde or Hip, and others are all popular.

While a natural finish is most common on oak islands, for some the dramatic grain of the wood is a bit much, so painted or stained finishes in any number of color choices are available on most island and cart models.

Oak goes well with nearly any top material, tops are generally chosen for their specific characteristics or according to the whims of the cook.

It's easy to work pastry and pizza dough on granite or stainless steel, for example, and butcher block tops - blocks of hard Maple laminated end or edge grain, are great for cutting and chopping without damaging expensive cutlery.

Most tops are stainless steel, butcher block, or a stone such as granite, marble, or steatite - soapstone.

An Oak cart is very handy when used for cooking in the kitchen but can be moved to other rooms in the home when entertaining.

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