This blog explains why the same wood stain often yields different colors on solid wood and veneer panels. The difference is due to structure: solid wood is thick and absorbent, pulling pigment deeper appearing darker, while veneer is thin and less porous, keeping pigment on the surface appearing lighter.

As a maker of prestige, custom cabinetry, we use the linear foot measurement a basic running length along the wall as a foundational starting point for discussion. It provides a common language for comparing the vast range of cabinet options on the market, from basic stock boxes to fully bespoke millwork.

However, in the world of true custom design, the final price is rarely a simple multiplication of length. The "per linear foot" number is more of a canvas, and the real investment is determined by the artistry and engineering that fills it.