1. Mix wood styles for a unique pattern In this New Jersey kitchen, the cabinet makers at Bakes & Kropp incorporated a butcher's block countertop with dual woods to create a statement pattern.

Butcher block countertops bring a natural warmth and inviting character to a kitchen that’s hard to replicate with other materials,' says Laura Lubin, of Ellerslie Interiors. 'Their wood tones ...

Torn between stone and wooden kitchen countertops like I was? Well here's your answer to whether they're easy to care for, or ...

Two-tone cabinetry: The trend for more than a decade, especially in a modern kitchen, is to mix two different materials or ...

The best food safe finish for butcher block countertops is a mineral oil or a mineral oil and beeswax blend. These products are non-toxic, odorless, and provide a protective barrier for the wood ...