American-Made Cabinets for the Highest Quality Custom Kitchens

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From the cabinets to the decorative customization of the refrigerator, from the center storage island to the elegant stove-hood, Wood-Mode kitchens leave nothing to be desired.

Wood-Mode Custom Cabinetry is an all-American  company which prioritizes high quality materials and American craftsmanship to deliver what are some of the best custom cabinets and storage units in the industry. For over 70 years, this family-owned company has evolved and adapted to the changing needs of their customers, and has continued to grow and develop more products and options to achieve the highest standard in custom kitchens. Every part of the manufacturing process is either done by hand or overseen by skilled craftsmen in their tightly controlled facility in Kreamer, PA. They have developed a strong network of designers and suppliers so that people all over the country can have the opportunity for a Wood-Mode custom kitchen.

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The Wood-Mode company has been owned by the same family since 1947.

Founded in 1942, Wood-Metal (as it was then called) began by manufacturing storage for military contracts during World War II.  Wood-Metal set the standard for the industry- with  finishes that were able to withstand extreme climate conditions (such as in the South Pacific).  With the post-war housing boom, Wood-Metal was ready to become the leader of the residential kitchen cabinet market. Experimenting  with different materials and finishes for the best functionality and design, they continuously were at the forefront of the industry.

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You can achieve the “Old Continent” look with both distressed panels accenting the tub, or the rich wood finish of the armoire.

By the 1960’s, Wood-Mode (as it was renamed in 1956) had so many varieties and options that they could offer customers customized and one-of-a-kind kitchens. Wood-Mode opened their first showroom next to its factory in Kreamer, PA, where they also have the longest-running training school in the industry, for teaching independent designers across the country how to best meet their clients’ needs with Wood-Mode’s distinct custom cabinetry. As they expanded beyond the kitchen market, Wood-Mode introduced the concept of “RoomScaping”- offering detailed illustrated catalogs of pre-designed rooms to highlight the possibilities of Wood-Mode’s  beautiful custom storage for your entire home.

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Wood-Mode has both classic and modern styles. Pictured here are “West Indies” (top) and “Conoisseur”(bottom)

The process of designing your kitchen may be daunting at the start, but with Wood-Mode, the process is straightforward and simple. Wood-Mode offers a selection of popular styles and options, to help you narrow down your vision for your custom cabinetry. They have collections of design inspirations, broken up first by style- American Classic, European Inspirations, or Contemporary Expressions. Beyond that, each style has about a dozen unique design collections, providing customers with a visual preview of what features may best suit their taste and lifestyle. From there, one can explore the storage options, materials, finishes, framing, cabinet doors, etc. Each style inspiration can offer the full package for your home, or it can be a jumping off point from which to develop your own individual style.

Of course, one can start at any point in this process- when considering your cabinets, you may start from a desire for functionality or certain storage needs before considering any visual characteristics.Perhaps you know that your cabinets need to be a certain species of wood- Then, once you have decided on your wood species , then there are several finishing options; stains, opaque finishes, even expertly aged and distressed finishes to give your wood a genuine antique look. They can also match any color you provide, for a custom finish that will make your kitchen truly unique. Next, there are over 100 styles of cabinet door to choose from, with tons of options for framing, patterns, recesses, etc. Wood-Mode also can install any of several creative and efficient space-saving storage options, such as pull-out cutting boards, double stacked drawers, and revolving shelves in corner cabinets.

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Wood-Mode recently introduced four new door styles, From left to right: Alexandria, Linear, Toulon, and Whitney.
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This “Southern Reserve” wine rack would be perfect in a tasting room with a bar, cabinets, etc.- all by Wood-Mode, of course.

To put all this in perspective, consider this: for cabinets alone, with all of the choices in door styles, materials, and finishes, there are thousands of possible permutations. Then consider the fact that Wood-Mode not only excels at making kitchen cabinets, but also creates beautiful bathroom cabinets, armoires, hutches, tv cabinets, mantelpieces, bars, wall panels, ceiling beams, kitchen hoods, pantries, drawers and wine racks (and more!). With one American company, you can fulfill all your custom cabinetry and storage needs, and have the added benefit of a lifetime guarantee (as long as you don’t purposely go about destroying your now-beautiful cabinets)

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Drawers can even be built along walls, accented with matching wall panels and fireplace mantels. This particular design is in the “Hudson Valley” collection.

Of course, if none of these many choices suit your needs, Wood-Mode is happy to work with you and your designer to create exactly what you are looking for. The best way to begin is to do some research into different styles and materials on their website, and then locate a showroom near you to find a Wood-Mode -trained designer to work with!

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Wood-Mode customized this entire walk-in closet with their “Hunt Club Valet” collection.

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Wood-Mode
Better Kitchens

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