Old Goats Ridge Notes: A Modern Take on Traditional Hardwood Cabinets
In the world of modern architecture and design, it’s not uncommon to merge contemporary style with tried-and-true materials. This is particularly so — and widely popular — with hardwood cabinets. Customers frequently want to know if they can achieve a more modern look with traditional hardwood. According to Old Goats Hard Goods owner Ethan Petro, “Absolutely. Hardwood or solid wood cabinets are extremely durable, but also really versatile when it comes to customizing the design. Depending on the wood, style and stain, natural grain and texture can add timelessness to a more contemporary cabinet face. We work with Karman and QCCI — two custom cabinet makers that specialize in solid wood options. The results can be stunning.”
Example: In this mountain modern kitchen, Karman solid wood cabinet styles range from a traditional shaker to sleek flat-faced panels. Glass fronts and low-profile hardware add additional depth to the natural wood grain.
Additionally, QCCI’s Vision Collection offers a variety of full-access all-wood cabinets. These styles lack a face frame attached to the front of the cabinet box, so all you see are the door and drawer fronts. Sleek. Simple. Easier access and more space.
“We’re not afraid to think outside the box when it comes to customizing kitchen and bathroom cabinetry for our customers. Being located in Whitefish and Sun Valley, we meet a lot of people who like the idea of contemporary style, but still want the look, feel and durability of solid wood — something that mirrors the natural forested environments around us. That combination really speaks to a lot of the homes being built in these areas, and our designers definitely rise to the occasion when it comes to creating something impressive to look at that meets the durability tests of day-to-day cabinetry use.”
If you’re looking for solid wood custom cabinets for your mountain or lake home, schedule some time to come by our Whitefish, Sun Valley, or Hamilton studio and take a look at the possibilities.