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Butcher Block Buying Guide

By Jennifer Stimpson, This Old House magazine
any wood or combination of wood can make a great butcher-block countertop Photo:  Kolin Smith
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Popular Woods for Your Butcher-block Countertop

Butcher block can be made out of nearly any wood—or any combination of woods—configured with its grain showing 
on the flat, on the edge, or on the end. Here are some of our favorite looks and colors for a kitchen accent.

All prices listed are per square foot.

Step By Step: How to Install a Butcher-Block Countertop
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