In mood an Ohio aster, Portland is comfy, eco-friendly and oh so charming. Like a favorite flannel shirt, it feels warm, cozy, and timeless. What if all those feelings emerged in your Portland wood kitchen cabinets? That’s right — we’re talking wood kitchen cabinets, the unsung heroes of any culinary space in Portland.

First of all, let ‘s talk about diversity. Portland does not only keep Portland weird; it is also very seductive in wood terms. Oaks, cherries and maples: as a group that’s a veritable forest of alternatives. Each kind of wood has a story it wants to tell. That is solid oak for you–strong, mature and resilient. Maple whispers tastelessly tasteful elegance. Cherry, on the other hand, exudes warmth and sophistication. Look at those trees–each wood is a different ice cream flavor and picking one makes half the fun! And now, just think in your mouth-watering imagination, the aroma of your own unique blend creating a kitchen that will never be forgotten.

Portland’s craftsmanship evokes a completely different tradition. It’s like watching craftsmen bake pies from scratch. Their calling card, sawdust with sugar on top. These cabinet makers have skill in their blood and are in touch with the pulse of styles, even as they cherish tradition. You might see them putting heart and soul into each piece of furniture–turning a simple cabinet into an old family heirloom. Some might call this magic. We here regard it as commitment.

Let ‘s cut to the quick for a moment. Wood has both up side and down side. Sure, wood cabinets can get scratched and dinged up. Take for example your dog deciding to move the garden gnome. It ‘s not the end of the world. A quick polish and sanding and they ‘re as good as new. Besides, each wardrobe mark, as I like to call it, is just one more chance to show off the character. The weather may play a fickle lute, but your cabinets are tough cookies. They weather humidity with the beauty and grace of a lounge singer of snows.

Next, falling in love with the look does not mean abandoning your savings account. You can find anything from cheap fabrics to designer threads in Portland. With a bit of savvy shopping, that treasure hunt can quickly turn into a stylish island kitchen–one that stays within the budget.

Finally, there is the ecological aspect. Portlandias are die-hard environmentalists–it is really regional. Choosing wood is more or less like hugging a tree while staying at home doing nothing. With conscientious forestry and the re-use of old materials, wood cabinets go right along with the rhythm of Portland ‘s green heart beat. Mother Nature will look at this and nod in approval.

So, do you want to show off the “overgrown” charm of Portland in your wooden kitchen? Let the cabinets in this area frame the story of your kitchen–one that speaks of history, personality and maybe a sense humor all its own. So, pick up the pen and write your own Portland kitchen story.