Good luck with your kitchen. Keep in mind that all wood will expand and contract with moisture or lack of moisture. I'd use a hardwood for the styles and rails because hardwood is more stable than softwood. I'd use MDF for the panels because that does not shift around with moisture. You need to be concerned about shifting because you will see a line around the edge of your panels when the frame shrinks. If the door was to be stained you'd stain the panel before inserting it in the frame and no lines would show. If you use pine for the styles and rails it may have more movement than a harder wood. If you don't plan on putting a profile on your panel then a good quality plywood may be your answer. |