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
With its hardness and clear grain, maple makes an excellent butcher-block material. Flat-grain maple, 1½ inches thick, around $83, from DeVos Custom Woodworking
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