Wooden bench tops made from natural timber slabs bring a touch of elegance to your kitchen on the Sunshine Coast. A growing trend in interior design, wooden bench tops offer pleasing aesthetics and functionality. This enhances the appearance of your home.
Wooden bench tops have been in use for centuries, but recently laminate and stone have become popular. However, using a timber slab offers a balance between the low cost of laminate and the durability of stone.
What follows is a breakdown of why timber slabs should be considered for your kitchen benchtop design.
Cost Effective Timber Slabs
The cost will depend on the type of timber slab used, its thickness, the finish, labour for the work carried out. The upfront cost is more expensive than laminate. However, in the long run they are more cost effective as they will last longer.
Plus, they cost less upfront compared to engineered stone or granite and do not weigh as much. In this case, the timber will not last as long as the stone, although it is cheaper to repair.
Timber slabs work for all designs in kitchen interiors, especially when looking for a timeless appeal. You can even choose a classic café approach that invites guests in with its beauty and warm colours.
Versatile Wooden Bench Tops
Another advantage that wooden bench tops offer is their versatility. The ability to be used in almost any kitchen design in terms of their appearance. Because the timber slabs can come from a wide range of trees that grow in Australia.
Types of Timber
You can go with the pleasing light brown colour of native species. Varieties such as Blackbutt, Tallowwood, Tasmanian Oak, Victorian Ash, White Mahogany, and Wormy Chestnut. These timbers offer a golden, honey-like tone that is soft and subtle.
However, you can also choose from darker timbers such as Ironbark or Spotted Gum. The dark timber offers rich, deep tones that are well-suited for making bold statements in your kitchen design.
If you prefer a reddish tone, then timbers such as Blue Gum, Brushbox, Jarrah, and Turpentine are available. These reddish shades bring warmth to any space.
Why Choose Timber Slabs for Wooden Bench Tops?
The tones and texture of solid timer works with most kitchen designs, especially the practical aspects of a working kitchen. Whether you want a sleek, modern appearance or an old fashioned country cottage, timber slabs work quite well.
Plus, the durability of timber slabs means that when sealed using a non-toxic oil finish, it will resist scratches, and dings. In addition, wooden bench tops are easier to repair compared to stone or laminate.
Wooden bench tops made from timber slabs offer several benefits for those living along the Sunshine Coast. This includes resistance to moisture and heat when properly protected by a layer of non-toxic oil finish.
Therefore, your wooden bench top will last for many years with minimal maintenance.
Contact the team at Timber Slabs Warehouse. They can answer questions and help you with your decisions of which slab to choose. Call them on 0415 811 905.
