The home bathroom was traditionally featured as a functional room, with only the most basic necessities. Over the past few decades, however, it has increasingly become a place of comfort as well. Fixtures, decor and cabinetry are as stylish as they are functional. Using custom wood cabinets and shelving makes the home bathroom more of a showpiece.

Aside from the great value that this choice of material offers, hardwood also offers a timeless appeal that is long lasting especially for the building blocks of kitchen- the cabinetry. This article lays out details about Oak and Maple kitchens which fall among the top two most popular hardwood options for kitchen cabinets.