Kitchen
accessories are graceful, refined and elegant interior of the kitchen.
They add style and class. They are durable and yet gentle on all
surfaces, either on a sticky surface or non sticky surface. They help in
adding longevity to cookware items also. "Wooden kitchen accessories" due to their characteristics like lightweight , elegant and fine finish are front-runners and favorite in the kitchen. Wooden accessories are also healthier when compared with their steel and plastic counterparts because bacteria simply thrive on metal and plastic.
Types of wooden kitchen accessories
- Wooden Bowls
- Wooden Cutting Boards
- Wooden Forks
- Wooden Oven Rack Pullers
- Wooden Salad Hands
- Wooden Scoops
- Wooden Spoons
- Wooden Trays
Types of wood
It is a recognition that Elegance and beauty of wooden work can't be replaced by anything. The kitchen accessories are adorned with various inlayed carvings such as lace work , painting etc. They are made from various types of wood such as :
- Maple: It is strong and hard. It has moderate shrinkage and machines well. It is available in fine textures. It is best used for making wooden kitchen accessories.
- Walnut: It resists shrinking and warping. It finishes well. It is fine textured, strong and easy to work.
- Shesham: It is a rich medium brown wood with deep grains. It is a part of the rosewood family. The wood variety is highly durable, easily carved and is exclusively used for making kitchen accessories , almirahs and cabinets.
Types of finish
Wood finishes are clear, protective coatings applied on the surface of wood. It provides durability to wood. It also adds sheen to the finished product. The types of finishes and sheen used are :
- Varnish: It is one of the most durable finishes. The
level of protection increases with each additional coat. It acts as
a smooth, glossy finish. Varnish is usually combined with
polyurethane for extended durability and protectiveness of the
finish.
- Lacquer: It is one of the darker finishes. It is
flexible, durable, and easy to maintain. Regular lacquer dries very
quickly, and spray guns can be used to finish with lacquer.
- Shellac: It is a natural resin. It has an alcohol base
and gives a dark finish. It dries very fast and is less likely to
collect dust. It is available in two forms - flaked and liquid. Both
should be mixed with alcohol to acquire a thin consistency. Shellac
is a fairly durable finish, but not as durable as lacquer or
varnish.
- High-gloss: It is the shiniest sheen used . It is durable
as well as washable. It is used to accent surfaces.
- Semi-gloss: It is less shiny sheen used but it is durable and washable.
Manufacturing areas in India
Wooden kitchen accessories are manufactured at different places especially at Orissa , Gujarat , Rajasthan , West bengal , Kashmir and Uttar Pradesh.

