What makes butcher block different from other types of wood slabs is the material’s construction. It is made of straight pieces of wood that are carefully glued together to create a particularly sturdy surface that with regular maintenance, will last for many years. To see how you can incorporate this material in your cooking space, we gathered our favorite kitchens with butcher block countertops. Here, Alyson, the do-it-yourselfer who pens the blog The Ragged Wren used the budget material to create countertops and a kitchen island topper. She says while poplar wood dings and dents a little easier because it is softer than butcher block, she doesn’t mind because those little imperfections enhance her kitchen’s rustic vibe.
