A kitchen with butcher block wood countertops and green subway tile backsplash - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock Butcher block evokes ruggedness and timeless beauty ...

Made from straight cuts of wood that are glued together into slabs, butcher block makes a sturdy, attractive countertop. Butcher block is most commonly made from maple, which is hard and has a clear ...

One designer says this style choice "evokes a sense of warmth that is hard to replicate with other materials." ...

In my larger tested review of the best wooden cutting boards, The Boardsmith Maple End-Grain Cutting Board earned the distinction of best upgrade pick. Ahead, learn more about the distinguished ...