In earlier days, there was a time when furniture was valued more for it's aesthetic values than it's functionality or practicality. During those days, seeing as how red was the color of the nobles, cabinet makers took up to using red varnish on every single piece of furniture they've made. Looking back on those beauty-driven days, there is one material which appears in many majestic constructions and was considered to be one of the most luxurious materials out there; cherry hardwood.
Luckily, cabinet makers today have went back to making cabinets of cherry wood so as to allow us to bring back that atmosphere of chic which was very commonplace in the past. Not only will such cabinets provide a feeling of grandeur to your house, but cherry hardwood also happens to be extremely resistant to deterrents such as moisture and mildew. With their recent spike in popularity, their price has dropped making them affordable to those less fortunate but still longing for an aristocratic atmosphere in their dwelling.
If you want to save even more money and aren't afraid of a little challenge, then you can always buy ready to assemble cherry cabinets; the fact that they aren't assembled lowers their cost, and considering that it takes about 40 to 60 minutes to assemble them, it's safe to say that it's a win-win situation for you.
Once you've acquired your new cherry cabinetry, the first thing to do would be to sand it, so as to bring out it's unique color scheme and texture. Then finish your cabinets however you see fit, applying coats of varnish, perhaps. After everything is done and dry, the assembly may begin.
Even though it's true that cherry hardwood can cost much more than other materials, but you have to keep in mind that what you're getting in return is the epitome of the aristocratic and chic style, when it comes to cabinet materials.