I am a novice needing a wood recommendation... I put it in the finish section since it is really about what will take a dark stain finish the best to give the look we want.
I am building built in cabinets for both sides of our fireplace. The cabinets are cream color with java glaze highlights. To go along with that, I want to glue up a face grain counter top for both side base cabs for the upper open shelf to sit on... and a mantel shelf... not rustic looking. more of a clean look... box shelf with upper and lower trim. I want the counter and mantel to be dark stained and not a very harsh grain.
I was going to use maple, but not sure how well it will take dark stain. Can you recommend a wood for the top and mantel shelf?
Thanks!