Luxury Housing Trends & Home Improvement Ideas

Butcher block countertops are great for folks who like being able to cut right on the counter, no cutting board thank you very much. Of course, you also have to be the kind of person who doesn’t mind the dents, dings, and knife marks left in those wood countertops over the years. It’s all about having a kitchen that looks well-loved and well-lived.

When it comes to butcher block counters, they can be made out of nearly any type of wood, or combinations of different woods, so there’s no need to stick to the ordinary. You can configure the wood to show the grain on the flat, the edge, or the end. Custom butcherblock countertops can be striking, lending an exotic look to the kitchen.

Common species include maple and cherry, with bamboo catching up in popularity these days. For a more exotic look, African Zebrawood can offer a dramatic mix of a dark grain with golden highlights.

The picture shown here is from The Grothouse Lumber Co. and features a walnut and cherry checkerboard pattern.