The U.S. government has recently announced 50% tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets and related materials. This is a substantial increase and will have a direct impact on the industry. While suppliers are still finalizing how these tariffs will affect specific products, it is expected that pricing for many cabinet lines will increase.

White oak cabinets are everywhere right now — from design magazines to Instagram feeds, they’ve become the star of modern kitchens. But what many homeowners don’t realize is that the “white oak look” is more than just a color. It’s actually a very specific type of wood grain.