olid oak- You may be surprised to learn that “oak” is actually a fairly broad category that encompasses multiple types of trees. However, most people seek out red or white oak, the latter being the more expensive due to its robustness and natural resistance against moisture, warping, and dents. 

• Brown Maple - This hardwood has earned its fair share of fans due to its distinctive streaking and dark undertones. Though more expensive than red oak, a brown maple dining room table will typically cost less than those made in other woods. 

• Rubberwood - Rubberwood is actually a medium-density hardwood that is produced by harvesting the Pará rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). Most of these trees grow in parts of Asia, Africa, and South America. Pará rubber trees are cultivated for their latex, and at the end of their useful life are harvested to become rubberwood lumber. Because of that, rubberwood is referred to as an “environmentally friendly” wood.

• Cherry - This is a wood that never goes out of style, thanks to its warmish undertones. It’s slightly more costly than red oak and brown maple, and generally is on par with white oak’s pricing.

• Hickory - More expensive than any other wood previously mentioned, hickory is celebrated for its impressive strength, warm tints, and striped grain. 

• Walnut - This wood exudes luxury from both its appearance and price tag. Its straight grain and coloring differentiate it from some of the other woods listed.