What makes butcher block different from other types of wood slabs is the material’s construction.
When combined with the white walls they seemingly disappear, which makes the kitchen appear bright and uncluttered.
A deft blue kitchen range and matching over hood by Lacanche completes the space.
The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto
Addingopen shelvingto the mix instead of upper cabinetry stretched her dollars even further.
Maureen, the DIY’er behind thishomey kitchenfeatured on her blog calledRed Cottage Chronicles, proves you wrong.
The trick for pulling it off is to treat the wood surface with a waterproof sealer.
Maison de Pax
To keep your butcher block in tiptop condition, you will need to repeat the process yearly.
This bright idea will cost you around $100 to build.
Create a Butcher Block Workstation
These days many modern kitchens mix and match countertop surfaces.
Avocado Sweets Design Studio
A fantastic for instance is thisfarmhouse inspired kitchenbyRauser Designbased in Austin, Texas.
The cooking space features both soapstone and butcher block countertops.
The latter creates a food prep space next to the range perfect for slicing and dicing.
Home Made Lovely
Use Reclaimed Wood
Lobster and Swan
Make a sustainable choicewith reclaimed butcher block countertops.
Adding dramatic warmth to the bright space is a stained butcher block countertop in walnut wood.
It coordinates beautifully with the hardwood floors, and gold cabinet pulls.
The Ragged Wren
Install a freestanding matching backsplash for a more polished look.
Wipe the countertops down with a mild soap and water mixture, then sanitize with white vinegar.
Areas around the sink are especially important to keep protected.
Red Cottage Chronicles
Butcher block countertops are a cheaper option than granite or quartz but generally cost more than a laminate countertop.
Tootie Trouy Home
Rauser Design
Lobster and Swan
Jessica Nelson Design/Carina Skrobecki Photography
Case Design
Vidal Design Collaborative
Ban Architecture
Studio G
Lynn Donaldson Interior Design
Studio McGee
Jess Bunge forEmily Henderson Design/ Photo by Sara Ligorria-Tramp
