It may seem ideal to build cabinetry with hardwood, but there are drawbacks to making this choice. Hardwood will typically be more expensive. Most customers that choose to install hardwood cabinetry will do so because of the interesting grain pattern and color quality associated with them. Hardwood cabinets are not usually painted, but are stained and sealed to accentuate their presence in the space. Some hardwood cabinetry is built by using the hardwood for the cabinetry face and pairing it with a cheaper wood for the substrate areas that are hidden from view. This is an effective way to reduce the costs associated with hardwood projects.