Cherry
The heartwood of cherry varies from rich red to reddish brown and will darken with age and on exposure to light. The wood has a straight-grain, a fine, uniform, satiny and a smooth texture. Cherry wood is a classic choice for any piece of furniture and acts as a beautiful accent on smaller projects.
Mahogany
Mahogany is known for its straight grain and characteristic red-brown colour. It is an exceptionally durable hardwood and makes a great choice for furniture. It became very popular in the 18th and 19th century with furniture makers and was viewed as a luxury item. Its timeless appearance still makes it a great choice today.
Maple
Maple wood is incredibly strong, looks great, and adds a beautiful, natural tone to any piece. Maple is a great choice for clean and minimalist builds. It fits very well in a modern setting. Maple also pairs perfectly with walnut as an accent wood. One may say they are the peanut butter and jelly of the woodworking world.
Padauk
Padauk (Pah-Duke) has a very unique and radiant reddish orange coloration. It’s moderately heavy, strong, and stiff, with exceptional stability. Padauk adds a beautiful pop of color to any project. It can also be used to create eye-catching pieces of furniture, completely different from what you would typically see.
Purpleheart
Purpleheart is a colorful hardwood and is tremendously popular for furniture and other designs that call for a unique splash of color. In addition to its coloration, purpleheart has excellent strength and weathering properties. Like padauk, purpleheart can be the perfect accent color to any project.
Rosewood
Rosewood can vary in color from a darker chocolate brown to a lighter purplish or reddish brown, with darker contrasting streaks. The black streaks can sometimes form a unique grain pattern that is sometimes referred to as “spider-webbing” or “landscape." Every tree produces a unique look. The colors are outstanding and make for a great choice for smaller projects.
Walnut
Walnut is a MonTrees favorite. Walnut can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. There can even be hints of red in the wood grain. The grain pattern creates a beautiful and unique piece every time. It has a very high end look and pairs beautifully with other woods listed above. It is perfect for cutting boards, furniture, and everything in between.
White Oak
White oak is a light to medium brown, commonly with an olive tone. It is commonly used in furniture making and is one of the top choices for cabinetry and flooring. The natural beauty of white oak is perfect in a modern setting, and its affordability makes it a very popular choice amongst woodworkers and consumers.