Butcher block countertops have been reemerging in kitchen design this year, adding character and traditional style to schemes. But before you follow suit, knowing the pros and cons is important to ...

It's no wonder butcher-block countertops are a constant in cozy cottages and rustic farmhouses alike. The surface, made up of assembled wooden boards, is warmer and more inviting than other materials ...

A kitchen with butcher block wood countertops and green subway tile backsplash - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock Butcher block evokes ruggedness and timeless beauty ...

If anyone has managed to invent the perfect kitchen countertop that works in any kitchen, they forgot to advertise it. I doubt that there is such a thing, though, because so many factors are involved ...

Walk into any restaurant or cafe kitchen and you're sure to find a few things they all have in common—the nutty smell of fresh butter, the sizzle of garlic hitting the pan...and butcher block ...

For our kitchen counters, we have traveled from laminates to butcher block to marble to soapstone to granite, and then back again. Each material has its pros and cons, but none has an ultimate ...

Leave splotches of olive oil and batter all over the kitchen when you cook? You need a countertop that is as easy to clean and durable as it is good looking.

Selecting the right countertop for your kitchen can be an extremely difficult and expensive decision. Currently, there are about a dozen different materials that are all technically suitable for a ...

Maintenance doesn’t have to mean high maintenance, especially when it comes to keeping quartz, granite, and marble countertops clean. Even though these materials look gorgeous and refined—and, yes, ...

If you’ve thought about remodeling your kitchen, you’ve probably given some consideration to countertops. After all, countertops are not just an important functional feature; they’re also a primary ...