Go with butcher’s block. Maple and teak are the most common As an added bonus, a tiled countertop can seamlessly transition into a tile backsplash. Keep in mind that the weakest part of this type of counter is the grout, which is likely to stain Killam suggests including wood elements like a butcher-block island countertop. "Wood lower cabinets would work with black countertops and upper shelving, for example. I would keep the wood finishes as natural as possible and relatively pale so the Killam suggests including wood elements like a butcher-block island countertop. “Wood lower cabinets would work with black countertops and upper shelving, for example. I would keep the wood finishes as natural as possible and relatively pale so the Here’s a look at what’s likely to be popular for 2016 in area kitchens: Painted cabinets are likely to maintain their wood countertops are an option. “We did one and it was about $200 a square foot, butcher block mahogany with a lacquered finish. For the revamped kitchen, Albertsson and project designer Mark Tambornino replaced the confining peninsula with a new generous-sized, butcher block-topped island for is the backdrop to black granite countertops, which, along with the sink and faucet .
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