"We opted for a wooden kitchen with butcher block countertops made of cherry ... wood countertops dry out and can stain, similar to a wooden dining table," adds Keren. "I’d use a cutting board ...

Butcher-block countertops will always look good. They may not be the It style raved about by interior designers each and every year, but they will never be a source of designer or homeowner regret ...

This kitchen island features a five-inch thick end grain butcher block top (choose from cherry, maple, or walnut wood), set on a solid maple base available in a variety of finishes. The surface ...