I just LOVE seeing common materials used in ways that make them look entirely different.
Rift cut oak is one of them.
You can believe this is oak:
This is oak:
And so is this:
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And that this is oak too?
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And these too are oak.
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Rift cut oak kitchen cabinets with grain running horizontally.
Well, it is. And here's the reason why:
The Cut
Via BeatingUpwind.com
Rift cut oak makes for a very tight grain, a result achieved by way of the particular approach that's used to cut boards from a log, as illustrated in the picture to the right.
Rift cut oak is a wonderful choice for contemporary styled rooms, because the linear grain enhances the space’s already clean look.
It’s also perfect for slab cabinet doors, doors that have no recessed or raised panel, because the wood adds a touch of pattern and style to an area without looking too busy.
And, much like vein-cut stone, it can give direction or the appearance of a strie look.
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Personally, I LOVE this look. See if you do too by checking out these projects, below.
Rift cut oak kitchen cabinetry brings a sophisticated look to this kitchen remodel. Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer
See how tight the grain is on the refrigerator panel there. Rift cut oak has a very linear look and no knots. Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer
Even the kitchen island was done in rift cut oak, with a contrasting dark stain. It creates a more uniform appearance. Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer
This modern look bathroom vanity cabinet was done in rift cut oak for a linear, clean look. Carla Aston, Designer | Tori Aston, Photographer
Rift cut oak was used in this bathroom cabinetry for a clean, modern aesthetic. Carla Aston, Designer | Colleen Scott, Photographer
I love to see 2 different wood finishes (or maybe more) layered in, thoughtfully, carefully in a home’s interior architectural envelope.
However, I don’t like seeing a muddy mess or a near miss on these expensive investments in a home on materials like flooring, cabinetry, paneling, trimwork, etc.