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 — ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." From a tiny kitchen chop block with knife storage to an oval-shaped alternative by a heritage brand, ...

The old standard in kitchen countertops was all the surfaces in your kitchen needed to match — your perimeter counters, island and everything in between. But times have changed, my friend, and as ...

Kitchen islands have long been a stylish and functional way to add extra work and storage space to any kitchen, particularly useful if you have dead space in the middle of the kitchen or limited ...