The great joy of designing my kitchen 11 years ago was creating a space that was exactly the way I’d always wanted it. I’d been gathering details of kitchen design for as long as I could remember.

Designed to be used in meat processing, the aptly named butcher block is a favorite surface for countertops in the kitchen. It stands up well to contact with sharp knives — without dulling blades — ...

Walk into any restaurant or cafe kitchen and you're sure to find a few things they all have in common—the nutty smell of fresh butter, the sizzle of garlic hitting the pan...and butcher block ...

Martha Stewart proves that butcher blocks are the perfect blend of style and function – and they're the ideal substitute for ...

We dive into the Internet’s top tips for a DIY kitchen refresh to see if we can buff out years of use without breaking the bank. Q: My big kitchen, which could charitably be described as “country” ...

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For our kitchen counters, we have traveled from laminates to butcher block to marble to soapstone to granite, and then back again. Each material has its pros and cons, but none has an ultimate ...

If Julia Child is one of your cooking inspirations, you may want to emulate her kitchen countertops. The material was beautiful and durable, if a bit demanding.

Q: I love the idea of a wood countertop in a kitchen, but with all the different types, finishes, and maintenance recommendations, how do I find one that’s right for me? A:Interest in wood countertops ...