End-grain counters (a.k.a.: butcherblocks) are constructed of relatively short, square sticks of wood that are joined together with the tough end grain facing up. These counters are usually 4 to ...

For some serious wow-factor, pair wood countertops with a rich wine-toned burgundy color full of depth. Gorgeous in high-gloss for modern kitchen cabinetry or in satin for a more traditional look ...

GOING WITH THE GRAIN: Wild for the way wood countertops can make a kitchen ... While granite and other stones popular in ... Woods with relatively uniform color and unshowy grain include ...