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Color, grain, and natural character make every hardwood board different. Explore the woods we commonly work with, then tell us which look feels right for your piece.
Explore our woods
Commonly available
These woods are our usual starting point. Exact color and grain vary from board to board—that natural variation is part of what makes a handcrafted piece unique.
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Deep brown · expressive grain
Walnut gives a board a rich, dramatic look. Its chocolate-brown color and flowing grain make it especially striking on serving boards, handles, and designs paired with lighter woods.
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Creamy light color · fine grain
Maple has a clean, bright appearance with subtle grain. It works beautifully as the main wood in a board or as a light accent beside walnut, cherry, or Purpleheart.
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Warm red-gold · smooth grain
Cherry begins with a warm golden-red tone and naturally deepens over time. Its understated grain creates a classic look that feels at home in both traditional and modern kitchens.
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Golden color · dramatic dark lines
Every piece of olive wood is distinctive. Its swirling dark lines and naturally varied edges make it ideal when the wood itself should be the centerpiece of the design.
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Light to medium brown · bold variation
Hickory can shift from pale cream to warm brown within the same board. That natural contrast gives geometric patterns and mixed-wood designs a strong, handcrafted character.
A simple way to choose
Light and cleanMaple
Warm and classicCherry
Dark and dramaticWalnut
Bold and rusticHickory
Natural and one of a kindOlive wood
Wood combinations
A board can use one wood throughout or combine species for stripes, inlays, and geometric patterns. These are useful starting points—not limits on what you can request.
Our strongest light-and-dark contrast. A dependable choice for crisp stripes and bold patterns.
A softer, warmer pairing that becomes richer as the cherry naturally deepens in color.
Natural variation and dark contrast give chevrons and mixed patterns a handcrafted character.
Olive wood already carries its own pattern. A simple shape lets its dramatic grain remain the focus.
Limited and specialty woods
We can sometimes source specialty woods for an inlay, accent, or distinctive design. Availability, cost, and suitability depend on the individual project and are confirmed before we prepare a final estimate.
Most often used as an accent or inlay to add a distinctive line of natural color.
A bold specialty choice when the natural stripe pattern should be a visible part of the design.
Rare and tightly regulated. Any use depends on verified legal stock, availability, and whether it suits the project.
About hardness: These are practical comparisons, not guarantees. Hardness and appearance vary by species, growing conditions, and the individual piece of lumber.
Have a combination in mind?
You do not need to know the perfect species before you begin. Tell us the colors and character you like, and we’ll help narrow down a buildable combination.
A note about the finished piece: Our food-safe oil and board butter deepen the wood’s natural color. Grain, tone, and figuring will vary from the examples shown here.