Hampton Bay Unfinished Beech 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet vs Hampton Bay Unfinished Oak 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet
These are the same 18 x 30 x 12 in. ClickReady wall cabinet with the same 4.6/5 rating from 238 ratings; the only real difference is the wood face, beech versus oak. Pick by the grain and color you want under stain or paint, not by specs. Product B's lowest recorded price was $88.00 on November 1, 2026, against a high of $93.82 on November 2, 2026; no price was given for Product A.
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Hampton Bay Unfinished Beech 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet
4.6Choose the beech cabinet if you want a tighter, more even grain that takes paint and light stains smoothly.
Pros
- Even grain sands and paints cleanly
- Matches a modern, low-texture kitchen
- Same size and ClickReady assembly as the oak version
Cons
- Beech grain can look flat under clear finish
- Not the wood for a rustic or grain-forward look
What separates them
| Hampton Bay Unfinished Beech 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet | Hampton Bay Unfinished Oak 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet | |
|---|---|---|
| Wood species | Beech | Oak |
| Grain look | Fine, closed, even grain | Open, coarse, prominent grain |
| Finishing | Takes paint and light stains with little grain show-through | Shows grain under clear or stained finishes |
| Dimensions | 18 in. W x 30 in. H x 12 in. D | 18 in. W x 30 in. H x 12 in. D |
| Assembly | Ready to assemble with ClickReady | Ready to assemble with ClickReady |
| Finish | Unfinished, ready to paint or stain | Unfinished, ready to paint or stain |
| Rating | 4.6 out of 5 from 238 ratings | 4.6 out of 5 from 238 ratings |
| Recorded price | Not given | $88.00 low on November 1, 2026; $93.82 high on November 2, 2026 |
Price history
$93.82$88.00
- Hampton Bay Unfinished Beech 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet: lowest $88.00 on Nov 1 at Home Depot.
- Hampton Bay Unfinished Oak 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet: lowest $88.00 on Nov 1 at The Home Depot; $93.82 on Nov 2.
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Hampton Bay Unfinished Beech 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet
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Hampton Bay Unfinished Oak 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet
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Specs compared
| Spec | Hampton Bay Unfinished Beech 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet | Hampton Bay Unfinished Oak 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Wall | Wall |
| Height | 30″ high | 30″ high |
| Width | 18″ wide | 18″ wide |
| Depth | 12″ deep | 12″ deep |
What reviewers say
Hampton Bay Unfinished Beech 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet
Owners rate it highly overall, with 4.6 out of 5 from 238 ratings. Feedback centers on easy assembly and a clean unfinished surface that takes paint well.
Pros
- Straightforward ClickReady assembly
- Good value for a solid wood cabinet
- Takes paint and stain evenly
- Fits narrow spaces as advertised
Cons
- Assembly still takes time and tools
- Some units need sanding before finishing
- Unfinished wood can show knots and grain variation
Hampton Bay Unfinished Oak 18 in. W x 30 in. H Wall Cabinet
Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 238 ratings, the cabinet draws mostly positive feedback for its solid build and the flexibility of the unfinished oak. Complaints tend to center on assembly effort and the finishing work required before it looks finished.
Pros
Questions and answers
- Which is better for painting?
- The beech cabinet. Its closed grain sands smoother, so paint shows fewer texture lines. Oak needs grain filler first for a flat painted look.
- Which is better for a stained finish?
- The oak cabinet. Its open grain is what people expect from a stained wood cabinet and reads clearly under clear coat.
- Are they the same size?
- Yes. Both are 18 in. wide, 30 in. high and 12 in. deep wall cabinets, so either fits the same opening.
- Which lasts longer?
- Both use the same ClickReady construction and carry the same 4.6/5 rating from 238 ratings. Durability comes down to how well you seal the unfinished wood.
- Is the oak worth the extra?
- Only if you want oak grain. The recorded oak price ran $88.00 to $93.82 in early November 2026; check the current price for both before deciding.
- Can I mix them in one kitchen?
- You can, but the grain will not match. Keep beech and oak on separate runs or use paint to hide the difference.
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