Chen Chen Veneer, Satinwood, Louro Preto, Lyptus, and Sen - Veneers Belonging in the Limelight

This week, we thought you might be interested in even more wood veneer choices that aren't the highest on the popularity list, but really should be.

Here are five veneers that deserve a shot at the limelight:

Chen Veneer (Also called Chen Chen Veneer) - Chen is another one of the super value veneers, because it has a beautiful blond ribbon effect that can make any area appear more upscale. Yet it is only $3.99 regular price. Chenchen Veneer is perfect as an accent for doors, drawers, or furniture, and is also an excellent choice for paneling.

Satinwood Veneer - Also sold under the name Movingui Veneer, Satinwood (or Nigerian Satinwood) is usually a blond to yellow color with quartered grain and diagonal, straight but unevenly spaced fiddleback figure across the sheet. Satinwood Veneer is a beautiful choice at only $5.99 per square foot.

Louro Preto Veneer - This is a rich dark brown flat cut wood with cathedral grain lines and streaks of blond to tan adding a unique effect. Louro Preto generally comes from South American and tends to darken with age.

Lyptus Veneer - Lyptus has a unique solid color look that varies from sheet to sheet. Some are light pink, while others are dark pink (dark enough to be almost brown). Lyptus is grown under controlled, sustainable guidelines. It also has a price tag that's easy on the eyes; just $3.49 flat cut and $4.19 quartered per square foot.

Sen Veneer - Sen is a veneer that is often overlooked, and certainly without good reason. It has beautiful quartered multi-shade pale to medium grain lines that look stunning with the right stain. Sen has been used in Japan for generations on casework and furniture, and also comes at a surprisingly low cost of $4.99 per square foot.