We are getting ready for a major remodel and will be purchasing kitchen cabinets. Maple or cherry will cost about 2000 dollars more than beech. The finish will be a dark espresso so the subtle differences in wood will be mostly hidden be the stain. Beech seems to be plenty hard for cabinetry and I like the muted grain. So is there a down side to using beech and that is significant enough to justify the extra 10 percent up charge. Any advice is appreciated.
building cabinets is not an option.