Contemporary kitchen designs continue to have a strong following, and they have several elements that are used to create a modern look, including what is used for surfaces. When it comes to the look and feel of natural woods, exotic veneers are at the top of the list. Exotic Veneers utilize both real wood and engineered wood veneers to achieve a consistent color and graining. Despite the word “exotic” in the title, they do not necessarily come from lands far away!
At Dura Supreme Cabinetry, we offer an Exotic Veneer in the form of our Metro door style. The Metro door can be found in our Bria Cabinetry product line of frameless cabinetry. The Metro slab door offers a premium wood veneer applied to a durable MDF core with a 2mm thick, matching species, solid wood edge band on all four sides of doors and drawer fronts. The veneers are offered in vertical and/or horizontal graining that is dependent on the wood species. Metro’s distinct graining and smooth, durable surface make it a popular choice for those looking for a contemporary and modern look for their cabinets.
With the exception of Bamboo and Walnut, which are natural veneers, our Exotic Veneer program utilizes engineered real-wood veneers to achieve consistent color and graining. Natural veneers exhibit color and grain variations, which are not always appreciated for contemporary design themes that require sleek, consistent color. For this reason, engineered veneers have been developed specifically to address this need and desire for very consistent veneers. Additionally, engineered veneers are an environmentally friendly choice because they utilize sustainable wood species that are in abundant supply and readily available.
This kitchen features Dura Supreme’s Natural Bamboo exotic veneer on the Metro-Horizontal door style. Design by KSI Kitchen and Bath, Michigan. Photography by Martin Vecchio Photography.
Many of our engineered veneers are produced from plantation-grown European Poplar. With its overall light coloring and subtle grain pattern, it is ideally suited to create distinctive colors and patterns for engineered veneers.
Straight Grain Oak Exotic Veneer Cabinets
Our Straight Grain Oak in natural finish is an engineered exotic wood and comes in both horizontal and vertical graining. Engineered Straight Grain Oak is very consistent in color, with a straight, “combed” grain pattern characteristic of “rift” or “quarter-cut” veneers. An attractive golden-brown color, the veneers offer a pleasing range of light to medium brown tones within the distinctive texture of the grain. With age and exposure to sunlight, the color of Straight Grain Oak will slightly mellow over time.
The Metro-Horizontal door style in Natural Straight Grain Oak
The Metro-Vertical door style in Natural Straight Grain Oak
This spa-inspired bathroom features the Metro-Vertical door style in a Natural finish on Straight Grain Oak exotic veneer, showcasing a vertical grain pattern. Bathroom design by Honeycomb Home Design in Arroyo Grande, California. Photo by Lisa Maksoudian.
Bathroom design by Studio H Designs in Rohnert Park, California featuring a Dura Supreme floating vanity with the Metro-Vertical door style in the Cashew stain on Straight Grain Exotic Veneer.
A light and bright kitchen design featuring Dura Supreme’s Metro door style with Natural Straight Grain Oak in vertical grain. Designed by Bella Domicile, Madison, WI.
Bamboo Exotic Veneer Cabinets
Bamboo veneers are natural and known for their characteristic color and graining, with the recognizable knuckles at the growth joints. Our Bamboo veneers are sliced to feature a straight, narrow-stave grain pattern, and are steamed to create a warm, brown color (caramelized). The steaming process naturally darkens the sugar compounds present in the plant to create a warm, brown shade without the use of stains or dyes. Bamboo is an extremely fast-growing grass, reaching maturity in 5 to 7 years for sustainable harvesting. Bamboo is an extremely stable, dense, and strong material (25% harder than oak, 12% harder than maple), that remains very color stable with age and exposure to sunlight.
The Metro-Horizontal door style in Natural Bamboo
The Metro-Vertical door style in Natural Bamboo
Dura Supreme’s Bria Frameless cabinets use the Metro door style in Natural Bamboo Exotic Veneer with horizontal grain, accented with Aluminum Frame doors.
A soothing Zen-like bath featuring a floating vanity with Dura Supreme’s Metro door style with a horizontal grain in Natural Bamboo exotic veneer. Designed by Lauren Strain of dRemodeling, Philadelphia, PA.
A condo featuring warm yet modern built-in bookcases and a desk area in Dura Supreme’s Metro-Horizontal slab door style in Natural Bamboo Exotic Veneer. Design by Julie Holzman of Holzman Interiors, New York City, NY.
A master bath and closet featuring Dura Supreme’s Metro door style in the vertical grain option, featuring the Natural Bamboo exotic veneer, creates warmth with a modern vibe.
Designed by Yuko Matsumoto, CKD, CBD of Altera Design K&B, Walnut Creek, CA. Photos by Douglas Johnson Photography.
Designed by Yuko Matsumoto, CKD, CBD of Altera Design K&B, Walnut Creek, CA. Photos by Douglas Johnson Photography.
Shale Exotic Veneer Cabinets
The Shale species is an engineered Exotic Veneer with a straight, consistent “combed” grain pattern. The color range includes medium browns and grays with an attractive black grain pattern. It is available with a Natural finish only. With age and exposure to sunlight, Shale will lighten slightly.
The Metro-Horizontal door style in Natural Shale
The Metro-Vertical door style in Natural Shale
This kitchen mood board features Dura Supreme’s Metro-Vertical door style in Shale with a Natural finish.
Walnut Exotic Veneer Cabinets
The Metro door in Walnut is a real wood veneer with an attractive flowing grain pattern and rich brown coloring. Color can range from a medium brown to a dark chocolate brown, sometimes with streaks of purple and green hues. With age and exposure to sunlight, Walnut will lighten significantly. Our Walnut is stained which helps make the color variation more consistent. Note that the Metro door in Walnut comes in a vertical grain only and has three stained finishes to choose from: Toast, Morel, and Hazelnut.
The Metro-Vertical door style show in the Toast stain on Walnut
The Metro-Vertical door style show in the Morel stain on Walnut
The Metro-Vertical door style show in the Hazelnut stain on Walnut
Dura Supreme’s Metro-Vertical door style in Walnut with a Hazelnut stain combined with the Reese skinny shaker door style in Pearl paint.
Another view with Metro-Vertical door style in Walnut, Hazelnut in this bright and contemporary kitchen.
Dura Supreme’s Metro-Vertical door style in Walnut with a Hazelnut stain.
Storage and room for entertaining abound in this kitchen, which features the simple yet rich look of the Metro-Vertical door style in Walnut with a Morel stain paired with the Dempsey door style in White paint.
Designed by Kitchen Design Partners, Inc, Northbrook, IL with Mahogany Builders and Ann Randall Designs. Photographed by Dennis Jourdan Photo & Video.
Is Exotic Veneer Cabinetry Right for You?
Are you interested in learning more about exotic veneered cabinetry? Stop by your local Dura Supreme Showroom to learn more about these beautiful cabinet options, see samples in person, and discuss how you can incorporate exotic veneers into your home design.
