We love to see a good redemption arc, and no material has gone through quite so much of a transformation as Veneer. Once the object of snobby disdain, looked down upon as the budget replacement for the real deal, veneer finishes were seen as far from a luxurious choice. When we heard "veneer," our minds instantly conjured images of cheap, flimsy MDF cabinets with a peeling layer of wooden veneer on top. And although that stereotype still exists, it's not what we're talking about today.
See, over recent years, designers have given a new meaning to veneer cabinets, and we're seeing this kitchen cabinet trend pop up in some of the most striking, intriguing design projects around. These finishes are bold, sporting swirling, often psychedelic patterns. They're eye-catching, yet still elevated, feeling at once completely unique and still subtle enough to live with every day. But it's not just their pleasingly transfixing patterns that have triggered the veneer renaissance. In this age, designers are as concerned with the sustainability of the materials they use as they are with their appearance, and luckily for us, these patterned wood veneers are scoring tens across the board.
