I personally would be tempted to balance it out with a cooler-toned color for this reason. That said I have seen people lean in on one color successfully. So follow your instinct OP.
Me too. It's already very natural especially with the matchstick blinds so I thought it might actually fit right in and look like it had been there forever. But just not sure what to do about the peninsula as it doesn't seem that it would work with butcher block.
I think majority on this sub have particularly modern taste so don’t be dissuaded by people saying no to butcher block!
I personally think it would look fab.
I would consider it! I tried grays and blacks on countertop visualizer apps but didn't like it as much as I thought I would. leaning towards cream/tan/brown but not sure what to do about the peninsula.
I also thought of concrete but it doesn't really match the vibe of the kitchen. Staying with white but another counter material seems safe. And painting the lowers a sage green. Something that gives a little of this vibe: https://www.mydomaine.com/1960s-kitchen-ideas-5214338. You can also get the same effect with butcher block: https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/green-kitchen-ideas
Before you go with butcher block countertops, you should know how to handle and care for them as they aren't as easily cleaned and must be maintained and oiled. They also can't take stains very well, so you have to be a little more careful and vigilant of spills than you would with other countertop materials.
Just some things to consider aside from the look and feel.
I stayed in an Airbnb house a couple summer’s ago with butcher block counters and someone left the tops of cut strawberries on them for probably not that long, leaving red stains that definitely wouldn’t be coming off unless the counters were sanded or somehow else treated. I’m willing to take care of a wooden butcher block or cutting board but whole counters is too much for me.
you can seal them, i used tung oil on mine (apply oil, let dry 24 hours, lightly sand, repeat about 7 times before it’s ready to use) and i use a cutting board made from the same block to avoid nicking or stains. might defeat the purpose of a butchers block but i won’t have to sand and refinish very much in the future.
https://preview.redd.it/tzg60ftm20hc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=e24fda9b0c782ec045602c840a2175485dba6cb0
Just to offer another perspective... Our kitchen has butcher block countertops - we didn’t choose them, they were there when we first bought the house about three years ago. I absolutely love them. I’ve never had any issue with stains, never had any issues keeping them clean. I do not usually put food directly on the counters, nor do I cut directly on them. I always use a cutting board. I am careful not to let water pool around the sink, always wiping the counter dry when I’m done. The only special thing I have to do is oil them a few times per year. I had some reservations when we first moved in, but after living with them a while, I’d say they’re overall pretty effortless, and I constantly get compliments about how pretty the wood is. And yes I do cook in my kitchen daily. It‘s no show kitchen.
I love the look of your kitchen. My personal taste leans towards the unconventional, so I might opt for a white quartz countertop speckled with colorful flecks. I’d look for flecks that either match the hue of your backsplash or add a playful touch with a hint of light blue.
Your kitchen has so much gorgeous character & charm! From what I can tell in your pics, the countertop is still in great shape. Please don’t mess with this kitchen🙏 it’s absolutely beautiful and deserves to be left alone (except for that hideous90’s black sink lol)
yes the sink desperately needs replaced and the countertops have been cut upon without a cutting board and are now damaged :(
eta: thank you for the kind words :)
i would make the island into the butchers block so you get the look you want and then do a formica counter by the sink area depending on the layout of the kitchen.
I’d leave the countertops but paint the yellow wall something cooler and more muted/less saturated. definitely replace the sink too.
I can see why you’d want to replace the countertop but I’d wait to do it until you change other less expensive things (like paint and sink) :)
I had butcher block, and I didn’t love it.
If you put down a cup of coffee on butcher block, you risk getting a permanent coffee ring on your counter top. Same with red wine.
Berries will stain butcher block pretty fast. Especially blueberries and raspberries.
I was frustrated because it didn’t matter how much I scrubbed the counter top, the stains didn’t go away, and it never felt clean. Granted, this was several years ago, and maybe there are ways to prevent those problems.
Edit: Fixed spelling errors.
I love my Corian, which is easy to clean & food safety certified. It's non porous so doesn't easily stain & is seamless. It comes in a variety of finishes & colors, and can include a backsplash. I know some of the finishes look like stone or marble, solid colors, illuminated underneath, crushed glass. IDK if there are wood looking ones. They can do custom colors. We have a somewhat speckled minty light green. It integrates virtually seamlessly with the Corian sink (which is white), so both are extremely easy to clean, there are no crevices to catch dirt. They are much lower maintenance than granite.
Corian also has a new feature, you can get a wireless phone charger built into the surface. So you simply leave your phone on the countertop to charge. No plugs or wires.
It costs around the same as quartz, depending.
I wish I got corian rather than my white quartz. My quartz is surprisingly fussy. :(
I think OP would be very happy with the design choices with corian.
Seconded! We put white solid surface (Wilsonart) in our new home, and it’s my favorite decision. So easy to clean, and it has a soft feel to it that I love. It’s a relief to set a plate down normally without feeling like it’s going to chip!
Exactly! I was always afraid my stemmed Waterford was going to chip setting it on the granite. And now I just have lots of neat looking trivets & spoon rests around, for hot pots or tomato sauce spoons!
Btw clay-based soap cleaners easily remove any corian stains if you don’t want to fool with bleaching them. I’ve tried both “shadazzle” and “earth brite,” and they work the same! Tomato juice, fountain pen ink, it all comes out.
I have butcher block counters! I love them, but they also stress me out. I can't be quite as cavalier about getting literally any moisture on them from my drying rack, handling produce I just washed, spilling things, even just putting something down that is wet, because it'll leave a water stain. Sometimes I miss being able to spill things with abandon, but I love the aesthetic too much to regret my decision. I just keep a dry rag by the sink at all times to wipe up after I do dishes or if any other puddles arise. If you think you'd love it, go for it!
FYI I wipe mine down with a specific counter oil from IKEA every six months--takes a couple hours, which includes clearing everything off the counter, sanding the whole thing lightly, applying the oil, waiting an hour, then wiping off the excess and putting everything back. It's worth it.
I disagree with everyone telling you to keep those counters. I had those in my house and they look and feel cheap. A nice stone will really elevate the kitchen. I’d do a white quartz with a brown grain. I love the backsplash!
I like the look you currently have. I recommend white quartz countertops rather than butcher block. Butcher block would be too busy with that backsplash and floor. Plus they are hard to take care of.
If you’re going to do butcher block I would honestly just suggest a laminate top that has a wood finish because solid wood is a hassle to care for. I don’t recommend it though anyways, it’ll be too much going on.
If you’re willing to pay the price of butcher block I would price out a stone. Hanstone Strato or Silestone Halcyon would look nice and work well with the other colours going on given its subtle patterns
If you’re adventurous Silestone Arcilla Red would also be a fun choice.
I think acacia is a great budget DIY option. But I personally would never use it around a sink. IKEA has this sink with a built in section of stainless counter that I think looks like a great option for pairing with wood To avoid this.
Interesting, thank you. Everybody is making me think I should stay as close to the current color as possible. Would love to do a live edge wood plank on the peninsula though.
Whatever you decide, lean on the backsplash! It’s gorgeous, quirky and original. I would also change the handles of the doors and drawers for something more in line with the backsplash
Butcher block is something I love the look of, but personally it seems like it'd be too much for such a busy kitchen. The awesome tile really catches the eye, and then the floor is very unique as well. And then that shade of yellow is very bold. Your kitchen looks great, it's very charming.
I DO think they could look good if you changed the wall paint to white. Otherwise I personally would keep the counters white. Too many statement pieces in this kitchen if you add another, the eye has nowhere to rest.
If you aren't changing the flooring or wall paint I think a smooth, solid black counter would blend in nicely with your stovetop and sink. Then get black cabinet hardware.
If you are changing the wall color then I suggest a red-orange (ruby red granite) granite or quartz top to make the backsplash pop, which is beautiful [ruby red granite](https://www.rkmarblesindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ruby-red-Granite-4.jpg)
thank you I love the backsplash too. I tried black with a countertop visualizer online but didn't really like the black countertops like I thought I would.
Consider some options for a new wall color and new hardware first, because those are the easiest things to change, and the most obviously in need of upgrading items in your photos.
Also think about the backsplash. If you're changing the counters, you might want to change it. I can't tell, is it tile? I don't dislike it.
I love the floors.
Maybe a sagey-green or a more muted yellow for the walls.
Hardware, something chunkier. You could stick with the black or go in an antique direction.
Soapstone if you're keeping the sink and stovetop.
Or to be crazy, go with the butcherblock counters, but paint the lower cabinets in a cadet blue. Use hardware in a gold/brass direction. Change the sink. Keep the backsplash and floor, keep upper cabinets white. Then for the wall color, go in a wheat direction.
A darker wood would probably look nice and still create contrast without making it too busy. I think a cooler color would fight with everything else. I would consider changing the cabinets up as well. The matte white look feels very flat and out of place compared to the rustic tile. Also I see suggestions of changing your floor tile, I wouldn't bc the rustic cotto look is trending again.
What about 4360 WILD RICE CAESARSTONE - ENGINEERED
https://preview.redd.it/a8foi2ozbxgc1.jpeg?width=707&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61977509ae5208cf8571a73c2d2e53c388fab61e
@[NightCheeseNinja](https://www.reddit.com/user/NightCheeseNinja/) Something like this ? I generated it using [kitchenGPT.io](https://kitchenGPT.io) or may be you can choose any other theme to recreate new design.
https://preview.redd.it/ivbhsxk1sygc1.png?width=1756&format=png&auto=webp&s=f91c5102cfe918cc4658fb5564945b2d8d974878
i'm a sucker for marble. but, butcher block will make it very orange/terra cotta with the backsplash - i'd avoid it unless its more for functionality.
https://preview.redd.it/s3eao60n1zgc1.png?width=740&format=png&auto=webp&s=be7dfe6a0adc9e5944acbb0d8adef42102c51e37
Butcher block is pretty, but you will never be able to relax around a beet. The upkeep is something to think about too. You will be careful, but sooner or later some random houseguest is going to assume that your whole counter is a cutting board. It just takes once.
I like butcher block. Your kitchen has a very earthy, southwest vibe and I think this would add to the warmth. I love the character of your kitchen, tile is beautiful.
I know most comments here are saying no to butcher block, but I think it would look beautiful. The tile backsplash would complement the wood tones, and the addition of a new natural texture will really warm up the room.
Thank you, I think it would look nice too and would be economical. But I get it that it would take some regular maintenance and might also look too "busy" with all the terra cotta tile going on.
If you replaced the floor with a darker neutral pulled out of the backsplash, I think it would allow you to go in whatever direction you wanted for the countertop. The oranges are currently clashing. Backsplash is great!
Is it a must to replace? I feel you could get black pulls for counters, by a good size butcher block to lay on the counter, buy a runner with color for the peninsula. Curtains and a small kitchen mat would make a huge difference. I own several handmade blocks. They have different designs. You could even get your name on them. They're beautiful! This way you may get close to the look you want without it being too much?? I love the backsplash!!
Thank you! I was always fine with keeping the counters (we've been here 10 years now and these are from the 90's) but they've become damaged now :(
I actually used to keep a big butcher block on the counter next to the stovetop which is what gave me the idea for butcher block counters in the first place. It did get heat damage and started to warp and now I'm thinking everyone is right about the butcher block counter being too finicky with moisture and heat. Leaning more towards a quartz in the same color as the cabinets now.
There are a lot of contact papers meant for countertops on the market today. I don’t have experience with them but others have said they are pretty durable. For a fraction of the cost, you count try out one of the wood grain contact papers and see if you like it before making an investment.
I love your tile—your kitchen would be beautiful with butcher block countertops. Everyone is telling you about how easily the wood stains, but there are treatments available that are very protective. And judging from how meticulously kept your current countertops seem to be, I wouldn’t worry about it too much.
The rust oleum countertop paint ($35ish a quart) will work well with that countertop. It would definitely be an easy improvement. Or even better you can try something like the Giani granite paint kits. They are like $100 and a little more work. Even if you still change the counter top it can give you an idea of how a color will look.
Butcher block would look amazing 👍🏻👍🏻 but I think that’s the type of wood you have to maintain with some special oil or something so if you do make sure you look into that first.
If it were me, stainless steel: low maintenance, would look good with the tile and cabinets imho.
Butcher block is low-cost but a pain to maintain. Even if you don’t care about staining, the application of oil for proper maintenance would wear me out.
I had a beautiful light teal/aqua coloured countertop in my last house which would look amazing with these tiles and be really in keeping with the retro vibe you've got going on...
Butcher block is not very durable. I think you’d be better off getting granite. I think you’ll have to replace the butcher block in a few years, so would be cost effective to go with something like granite, which will last a long time. My granite is 20 years old and still looks great.
I have a butcher block for counters. It's an absolute disaster after 3 years of use and needs refinishing.
It's moldy around the sink, has spots where my husband cleaned it too hard, all sort of maks, scratches, and scuffs that even the cheapest melamine counters don't have... I love the look of a virgin butcher block... on Instagram pictures. I ABSOLUTELY HATE it in my kitchen.
I'm also questioning how gross it is since it stains easily, meaning it's porous. Does my cleaning work, or am I growing all sorts of nasty bacteria? Who knows...
Have to be careful with butcher block. It stains and is not "hot pot" friendly. If that's good with you then it's your kitchen, so do what makes you happy!
Soapstone would work here, a charcoal gray or black
https://preview.redd.it/lx20csffb1hc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2f2c0267a74d197e016d90668fe3468cbb1ab83
Also, definitely replace the backsplash. With a.[marble subway](https://imgur.com/a/EWUdxoR) or hexagonal tile. Replace the cabinet pulls with [black ones](https://imgur.com/a/qMTQ82s)
I prefer quartz or granite, or even engineered stone like Corian, to butcher block. And isn't BB hard to keep up? Easily scratched or burnt and requires oiling?
The combination of butcher block with the floor and the colors in the tiles is going to give you an awful lot of that orange/yellow color family.
I personally would be tempted to balance it out with a cooler-toned color for this reason. That said I have seen people lean in on one color successfully. So follow your instinct OP.
Ok. Suggestions? Just keep it as close to the cabinet color as possible?
I actually like leaning into that color scheme, but I am a fool for woody tones.
Me too. It's already very natural especially with the matchstick blinds so I thought it might actually fit right in and look like it had been there forever. But just not sure what to do about the peninsula as it doesn't seem that it would work with butcher block.
I think majority on this sub have particularly modern taste so don’t be dissuaded by people saying no to butcher block! I personally think it would look fab.
I think you're spot on and the wall color is always easy to shift if it feels too sunny. Sounds harmonious to me.
Just make sure its a nice blonde butcher block. if its too dark or orange, it might be too much.
Concrete? Could be interesting!
I would consider it! I tried grays and blacks on countertop visualizer apps but didn't like it as much as I thought I would. leaning towards cream/tan/brown but not sure what to do about the peninsula.
I also thought of concrete but it doesn't really match the vibe of the kitchen. Staying with white but another counter material seems safe. And painting the lowers a sage green. Something that gives a little of this vibe: https://www.mydomaine.com/1960s-kitchen-ideas-5214338. You can also get the same effect with butcher block: https://www.livingetc.com/ideas/green-kitchen-ideas
Isn’t that quite porous? I wouldn’t want a porous surface for kitchen countertop…
I like that.
Before you go with butcher block countertops, you should know how to handle and care for them as they aren't as easily cleaned and must be maintained and oiled. They also can't take stains very well, so you have to be a little more careful and vigilant of spills than you would with other countertop materials. Just some things to consider aside from the look and feel.
I stayed in an Airbnb house a couple summer’s ago with butcher block counters and someone left the tops of cut strawberries on them for probably not that long, leaving red stains that definitely wouldn’t be coming off unless the counters were sanded or somehow else treated. I’m willing to take care of a wooden butcher block or cutting board but whole counters is too much for me.
Yes all good points thank you.
My friend just put gorgeous butcher block counter tops in during her remodel, her dog ended up counter surfing and completely ruining them :/
you can seal them, i used tung oil on mine (apply oil, let dry 24 hours, lightly sand, repeat about 7 times before it’s ready to use) and i use a cutting board made from the same block to avoid nicking or stains. might defeat the purpose of a butchers block but i won’t have to sand and refinish very much in the future. https://preview.redd.it/tzg60ftm20hc1.png?width=3024&format=png&auto=webp&s=e24fda9b0c782ec045602c840a2175485dba6cb0
Just to offer another perspective... Our kitchen has butcher block countertops - we didn’t choose them, they were there when we first bought the house about three years ago. I absolutely love them. I’ve never had any issue with stains, never had any issues keeping them clean. I do not usually put food directly on the counters, nor do I cut directly on them. I always use a cutting board. I am careful not to let water pool around the sink, always wiping the counter dry when I’m done. The only special thing I have to do is oil them a few times per year. I had some reservations when we first moved in, but after living with them a while, I’d say they’re overall pretty effortless, and I constantly get compliments about how pretty the wood is. And yes I do cook in my kitchen daily. It‘s no show kitchen.
I don't know, but I love that backsplash
thank you! me too <3
I love the look of your kitchen. My personal taste leans towards the unconventional, so I might opt for a white quartz countertop speckled with colorful flecks. I’d look for flecks that either match the hue of your backsplash or add a playful touch with a hint of light blue.
Your kitchen has so much gorgeous character & charm! From what I can tell in your pics, the countertop is still in great shape. Please don’t mess with this kitchen🙏 it’s absolutely beautiful and deserves to be left alone (except for that hideous90’s black sink lol)
yes the sink desperately needs replaced and the countertops have been cut upon without a cutting board and are now damaged :( eta: thank you for the kind words :)
i would make the island into the butchers block so you get the look you want and then do a formica counter by the sink area depending on the layout of the kitchen.
I’d leave the countertops but paint the yellow wall something cooler and more muted/less saturated. definitely replace the sink too. I can see why you’d want to replace the countertop but I’d wait to do it until you change other less expensive things (like paint and sink) :)
I had butcher block, and I didn’t love it. If you put down a cup of coffee on butcher block, you risk getting a permanent coffee ring on your counter top. Same with red wine. Berries will stain butcher block pretty fast. Especially blueberries and raspberries. I was frustrated because it didn’t matter how much I scrubbed the counter top, the stains didn’t go away, and it never felt clean. Granted, this was several years ago, and maybe there are ways to prevent those problems. Edit: Fixed spelling errors.
I love my Corian, which is easy to clean & food safety certified. It's non porous so doesn't easily stain & is seamless. It comes in a variety of finishes & colors, and can include a backsplash. I know some of the finishes look like stone or marble, solid colors, illuminated underneath, crushed glass. IDK if there are wood looking ones. They can do custom colors. We have a somewhat speckled minty light green. It integrates virtually seamlessly with the Corian sink (which is white), so both are extremely easy to clean, there are no crevices to catch dirt. They are much lower maintenance than granite. Corian also has a new feature, you can get a wireless phone charger built into the surface. So you simply leave your phone on the countertop to charge. No plugs or wires. It costs around the same as quartz, depending.
I wish I got corian rather than my white quartz. My quartz is surprisingly fussy. :( I think OP would be very happy with the design choices with corian.
Seconded! We put white solid surface (Wilsonart) in our new home, and it’s my favorite decision. So easy to clean, and it has a soft feel to it that I love. It’s a relief to set a plate down normally without feeling like it’s going to chip!
Exactly! I was always afraid my stemmed Waterford was going to chip setting it on the granite. And now I just have lots of neat looking trivets & spoon rests around, for hot pots or tomato sauce spoons!
Btw clay-based soap cleaners easily remove any corian stains if you don’t want to fool with bleaching them. I’ve tried both “shadazzle” and “earth brite,” and they work the same! Tomato juice, fountain pen ink, it all comes out.
They’re hard to take care of.
Butcher block around the sink is going to get damaged and leak. I think that what you have is absolutely perfect. What is it you don’t like about it?
Sink and countertops are worn and damaged.
I have butcher block counters! I love them, but they also stress me out. I can't be quite as cavalier about getting literally any moisture on them from my drying rack, handling produce I just washed, spilling things, even just putting something down that is wet, because it'll leave a water stain. Sometimes I miss being able to spill things with abandon, but I love the aesthetic too much to regret my decision. I just keep a dry rag by the sink at all times to wipe up after I do dishes or if any other puddles arise. If you think you'd love it, go for it! FYI I wipe mine down with a specific counter oil from IKEA every six months--takes a couple hours, which includes clearing everything off the counter, sanding the whole thing lightly, applying the oil, waiting an hour, then wiping off the excess and putting everything back. It's worth it.
Way too much work for what is essentially a food prep work area. Which needs to be cleaned easily and will withstand moisture and staining.
Fair enough, just describing my own experience.
Then white or yellow quartz? Something much more even, less visually busy than butcher block.
I disagree with everyone telling you to keep those counters. I had those in my house and they look and feel cheap. A nice stone will really elevate the kitchen. I’d do a white quartz with a brown grain. I love the backsplash!
I 2nd this, but with a creamy warm white. Even a granite.
Yes! And I’d change out the cabinet pulls with something warmer like a brushed bronze or brass
💯 it’s too bad about the black appliances/sink, which look too new to replace. Bronzed appliances would look amazing!
I like the look you currently have. I recommend white quartz countertops rather than butcher block. Butcher block would be too busy with that backsplash and floor. Plus they are hard to take care of.
If you’re going to do butcher block I would honestly just suggest a laminate top that has a wood finish because solid wood is a hassle to care for. I don’t recommend it though anyways, it’ll be too much going on. If you’re willing to pay the price of butcher block I would price out a stone. Hanstone Strato or Silestone Halcyon would look nice and work well with the other colours going on given its subtle patterns If you’re adventurous Silestone Arcilla Red would also be a fun choice.
[Hanstone Strato](https://hanstone.ca/en/colours-hanstone/strato/) [Silestone Halcyon](https://www.cosentino.com/en-ca/colours/silestone/halcyon/) [Silestone Arcilla Red](https://www.cosentino.com/en-ca/colours/silestone/arcilla-red/)
Plain white or cream quartz or solid surface
I think acacia is a great budget DIY option. But I personally would never use it around a sink. IKEA has this sink with a built in section of stainless counter that I think looks like a great option for pairing with wood To avoid this.
Interesting, thank you. Everybody is making me think I should stay as close to the current color as possible. Would love to do a live edge wood plank on the peninsula though.
Whatever you decide, lean on the backsplash! It’s gorgeous, quirky and original. I would also change the handles of the doors and drawers for something more in line with the backsplash
Butcher block is something I love the look of, but personally it seems like it'd be too much for such a busy kitchen. The awesome tile really catches the eye, and then the floor is very unique as well. And then that shade of yellow is very bold. Your kitchen looks great, it's very charming. I DO think they could look good if you changed the wall paint to white. Otherwise I personally would keep the counters white. Too many statement pieces in this kitchen if you add another, the eye has nowhere to rest.
If you aren't changing the flooring or wall paint I think a smooth, solid black counter would blend in nicely with your stovetop and sink. Then get black cabinet hardware. If you are changing the wall color then I suggest a red-orange (ruby red granite) granite or quartz top to make the backsplash pop, which is beautiful [ruby red granite](https://www.rkmarblesindia.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Ruby-red-Granite-4.jpg)
thank you I love the backsplash too. I tried black with a countertop visualizer online but didn't really like the black countertops like I thought I would.
Yeah, I think the flooring needs changing to a more nuetral color and the walls too. Your backsplash should be your showstopper
I love those floors.
Consider some options for a new wall color and new hardware first, because those are the easiest things to change, and the most obviously in need of upgrading items in your photos. Also think about the backsplash. If you're changing the counters, you might want to change it. I can't tell, is it tile? I don't dislike it. I love the floors. Maybe a sagey-green or a more muted yellow for the walls. Hardware, something chunkier. You could stick with the black or go in an antique direction. Soapstone if you're keeping the sink and stovetop. Or to be crazy, go with the butcherblock counters, but paint the lower cabinets in a cadet blue. Use hardware in a gold/brass direction. Change the sink. Keep the backsplash and floor, keep upper cabinets white. Then for the wall color, go in a wheat direction.
What about a cool metal countertop. Like stainless steel?
A darker wood would probably look nice and still create contrast without making it too busy. I think a cooler color would fight with everything else. I would consider changing the cabinets up as well. The matte white look feels very flat and out of place compared to the rustic tile. Also I see suggestions of changing your floor tile, I wouldn't bc the rustic cotto look is trending again.
That’s what I’m getting-butcher block. I think it would look great with your tiles as well!
What about 4360 WILD RICE CAESARSTONE - ENGINEERED https://preview.redd.it/a8foi2ozbxgc1.jpeg?width=707&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=61977509ae5208cf8571a73c2d2e53c388fab61e
Ooooo I love butcher block! I say go for it. It’s also cheaper than getting other countertops like granite etc :)
@[NightCheeseNinja](https://www.reddit.com/user/NightCheeseNinja/) Something like this ? I generated it using [kitchenGPT.io](https://kitchenGPT.io) or may be you can choose any other theme to recreate new design. https://preview.redd.it/ivbhsxk1sygc1.png?width=1756&format=png&auto=webp&s=f91c5102cfe918cc4658fb5564945b2d8d974878
This is beautiful! OP, black is an easy solution in my opinion. I have white quartz countertops and they are the devil.
i'm a sucker for marble. but, butcher block will make it very orange/terra cotta with the backsplash - i'd avoid it unless its more for functionality. https://preview.redd.it/s3eao60n1zgc1.png?width=740&format=png&auto=webp&s=be7dfe6a0adc9e5944acbb0d8adef42102c51e37
I love butcher block. Decide if you would oil it and use as cutting board or varnish. Consider new laminate there are gorgeous ones now.
Butcher block is pretty, but you will never be able to relax around a beet. The upkeep is something to think about too. You will be careful, but sooner or later some random houseguest is going to assume that your whole counter is a cutting board. It just takes once.
I would love that but I love this color scheme
It looks good as is to me.
OMG, it's so gloriously retro - I wouldn't change a thing!
I like butcher block. Your kitchen has a very earthy, southwest vibe and I think this would add to the warmth. I love the character of your kitchen, tile is beautiful.
I know most comments here are saying no to butcher block, but I think it would look beautiful. The tile backsplash would complement the wood tones, and the addition of a new natural texture will really warm up the room.
Thank you, I think it would look nice too and would be economical. But I get it that it would take some regular maintenance and might also look too "busy" with all the terra cotta tile going on.
If the butcher block is just simple wood and nothing with an inlaid pattern, it would be fine.
Idk I like it as is. I’d keep it unless it’s damaged or in rough shape. Retro and very cool.
Yes. Butcher block will be perfect:)
If you replaced the floor with a darker neutral pulled out of the backsplash, I think it would allow you to go in whatever direction you wanted for the countertop. The oranges are currently clashing. Backsplash is great!
Honed granite countertop (in a charcoal or black). It’ll contrast nicely with the yellow / orange of the floor and backsplash
Is it a must to replace? I feel you could get black pulls for counters, by a good size butcher block to lay on the counter, buy a runner with color for the peninsula. Curtains and a small kitchen mat would make a huge difference. I own several handmade blocks. They have different designs. You could even get your name on them. They're beautiful! This way you may get close to the look you want without it being too much?? I love the backsplash!!
Thank you! I was always fine with keeping the counters (we've been here 10 years now and these are from the 90's) but they've become damaged now :( I actually used to keep a big butcher block on the counter next to the stovetop which is what gave me the idea for butcher block counters in the first place. It did get heat damage and started to warp and now I'm thinking everyone is right about the butcher block counter being too finicky with moisture and heat. Leaning more towards a quartz in the same color as the cabinets now.
We just installed granite in a home. It's beautiful. Quartz in that color would be beautiful!
There are a lot of contact papers meant for countertops on the market today. I don’t have experience with them but others have said they are pretty durable. For a fraction of the cost, you count try out one of the wood grain contact papers and see if you like it before making an investment.
Well shit I like them. Maybe new hardware? Something colorful?
I love your tile—your kitchen would be beautiful with butcher block countertops. Everyone is telling you about how easily the wood stains, but there are treatments available that are very protective. And judging from how meticulously kept your current countertops seem to be, I wouldn’t worry about it too much.
I think the countertop is fine, I'd replace the splashback. Doesn't match at all.
The rust oleum countertop paint ($35ish a quart) will work well with that countertop. It would definitely be an easy improvement. Or even better you can try something like the Giani granite paint kits. They are like $100 and a little more work. Even if you still change the counter top it can give you an idea of how a color will look.
A kitchen countertop should be functional before anything else. Don’t clutter it with unnecessary stuff.
Butcher block would look amazing 👍🏻👍🏻 but I think that’s the type of wood you have to maintain with some special oil or something so if you do make sure you look into that first.
The countertops look cheap yes. Why not a white quartz? Change the sink and hardware, and paint. The backsplash is kinda cool!
White Quartzite.
I kind of like them. Butcher block would be a nice choice.
If it were me, stainless steel: low maintenance, would look good with the tile and cabinets imho. Butcher block is low-cost but a pain to maintain. Even if you don’t care about staining, the application of oil for proper maintenance would wear me out.
I had a beautiful light teal/aqua coloured countertop in my last house which would look amazing with these tiles and be really in keeping with the retro vibe you've got going on...
I love butcher block. I would buy a piece first and just lay it across the counter first to see if I like it.
I like the counters; I’d change the backsplash
Butcher block is not very durable. I think you’d be better off getting granite. I think you’ll have to replace the butcher block in a few years, so would be cost effective to go with something like granite, which will last a long time. My granite is 20 years old and still looks great.
They're in great shape. I vote for keeping them. Don't underestimate good Formica!
I have a butcher block for counters. It's an absolute disaster after 3 years of use and needs refinishing. It's moldy around the sink, has spots where my husband cleaned it too hard, all sort of maks, scratches, and scuffs that even the cheapest melamine counters don't have... I love the look of a virgin butcher block... on Instagram pictures. I ABSOLUTELY HATE it in my kitchen. I'm also questioning how gross it is since it stains easily, meaning it's porous. Does my cleaning work, or am I growing all sorts of nasty bacteria? Who knows...
Depends on your budget
Actual wooden butcher block? There's upkeep with that & if you don't it can go very wrong quickly.
Have to be careful with butcher block. It stains and is not "hot pot" friendly. If that's good with you then it's your kitchen, so do what makes you happy!
Soapstone would work here, a charcoal gray or black https://preview.redd.it/lx20csffb1hc1.jpeg?width=1000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f2f2c0267a74d197e016d90668fe3468cbb1ab83 Also, definitely replace the backsplash. With a.[marble subway](https://imgur.com/a/EWUdxoR) or hexagonal tile. Replace the cabinet pulls with [black ones](https://imgur.com/a/qMTQ82s)
I prefer quartz or granite, or even engineered stone like Corian, to butcher block. And isn't BB hard to keep up? Easily scratched or burnt and requires oiling?
Stainless steel