Estate Millwork handcrafts premium knotty alder custom wood drawer fronts in our Pennsylvania workshop, made to order in any size. Knotty alder brings rustic warmth and character to any project with its distinctive knots, burls, and mineral streaks. This Western softwood has a honey-colored tone that stains evenly to mimic cherry, walnut, or other premium species at a fraction of the cost. Its natural imperfections add authentic charm.
Our custom knotty alder drawer fronts are built to match or complement your cabinet doors. Available in board, raised panel, flat panel, bead board, and V-groove profiles. Each drawer front is made to your exact width and height specifications with the same premium construction as our cabinet doors.
Alder is a soft hardwood that machines and carves easily, making it well-suited for detailed millwork profiles. Its open grain accepts stain uniformly, and its knots and character marks are naturally sound and stable. Knotty alder is one of the most affordable options for stain-grade custom millwork.
Every knotty alder drawer fronts from Estate Millwork is built to your exact specifications in our mill. We use traditional mortise and tenon joinery with double-pegged tenons for lasting strength. No nails, no shortcuts. Order your knotty alder drawer fronts alongside matching cabinet doors for a cohesive kitchen or bathroom renovation. Use our online tools to get instant pricing.
Browse our full selection of cabinet doors, raised panel styles, and flat panel options, or call 412-641-0177 to discuss your project with our team.
Knotty Alder features straight, uniform grain that takes paint exceptionally well and light cream to yellowish-brown tones, with a Janka hardness rating of 540 lbf. This species is lightweight yet strong, ideal for painted applications, making it ideal for painted interior millwork at an accessible price point. Every drawer front from Estate Millwork is produced in-house for consistent quality across your entire kitchen or bath project. Our drawer fronts are precision-machined and edge-profiled to match your cabinet doors for a seamless, unified appearance. We ship nationwide with protective packaging designed to prevent transit damage.