First, start with a plywood base and lay out your countertop planks. When choosing wood planks, consider going with two different widths to avoid a cookie-cutter, butcher-block look.

A wooden butcher block countertop lends rustic charm to any kitchen. But even if you install them yourself, the slabs can be pricey. Here’s a cheaper, do-it-yourself alternative. Over at BLDG 25 ...

Why You Should Reconsider Wood Countertops. By Maggie Winterfeldt. Updated on April 1, 2017 at 2:15 AM. ... Keep reading to discover the benefits of butcher block countertops. Affordable.

End-grain butcher block surrounds a farmhouse sink in a kitchen by Christine Julian and interior designer Michael Del Piero. Christine Julian, president of Julian Kitchen Design, likes to use end ...

Myriad options are available for countertops made from sustainable, recycled and otherwise eco-friendly products. From reclaimed wood butcher block to ceramic tiles, you can choose from a variety ...

Mantels. A reclaimed wood mantel can make your space look older, even if it’s a new build. It doesn’t have to be perfectly rectangular but will need to be deeper than what you might use for ...