Hello and welcome to the Décor Outline photo gallery of kitchens with wood counters. Below you will find a summary of the benefits, main options, and some design ideas we handpicked for you along with beautiful photos. Enjoy!
What are the benefits of having wood counters in the kitchen?
- Naturally beautiful – wood’s inherent characteristics adds warmth and appeal to your kitchen
- Forgiving – they can easily be touched up and it even adds character
- Versatile – goes well with most kitchen design (e.g. traditional, modern, French country, contemporary)
- Eco and budget friendly – save the planet and money at the same time
What are the main options for kitchen wood counters?
- Types: butcher block, maple, cherry, black walnut, oak, bamboo
- Best Place Use: kitchen island, breakfast counter, food prep. area
- Finish & Sheen: stained, clear, semi-gloss, glossy, satin
What follows are beautiful photos of kitchens with wood counters, along with design ideas we thought may be of interest to you. Enjoy and happy home decorating!
1. Butcher Blocks
Points of Interest ● butcher block countertops ● white beveled subway tile stove backsplash ● butcher block cooktop counter with terracotta flush hearth ● white painted wood planked wall with mounted book rack ● 2 white spotlight bars
2. Beadboard Walls
Points of Interest ● wood peninsula countertop in a semi-gloss sheen ● round antique brass sink and faucet ● 3 black metal swivel bar stools ● white beadboard walls with framed whiteboard ● 3 wicker storage baskets above cabinets
3. Book Lover’s Kitchen
Points of Interest ● two-tiered face grain island wood countertop ● small round Nelson Mandela pop art on white wall ● natural wooden stairs to library ● white marble tiled floor with black diamond accent
4. Milk Painted Cabinets
Points of Interest ● two-tiered butcher block topped peninsula with black double bowl sink ● milk painted pantry cabinets with 2 chalkboard panels ● white framed rectangular abstract art above window ● faux grass on windowsill
5. Skylight
Points of Interest ● U-shaped wooden countertop with farmhouse sink ● DIY wooden island table ● white raised paneled cabinets with H style hinges ● reclaimed wood framed skylight ● blue and white striped area rug
6. Open Ceiling
Points of Interest ● black walnut countertops ● multi-toned beige porcelain backsplash in straight set pattern ● built-in cushioned bench with underneath drawers ● white ceiling open to second level
7. Box Drawers
Points of Interest ● satin finish wood countertops ● white reclaimed wood box drawers with cup pulls in mixed finishes ● white wall-mounted plate rack ● wicker storage chest on wide planked painted wood flooring
8. Wicker Baskets
Points of Interest ● eased edge wooden countertops in natural finish ● arched stove alcove with exposed duct ● copper pots and bakeware ● 2 high back rattan chairs ● white open shelves on tall beadboard wainscoting
9. Turquoise Cupboard
Points of Interest ● light varnished wooden countertops ● antique wooden counter chairs ● milk painted turquoise cupboard ● sliding glass doors to backyard pergola ● rustic hickory wood flooring
10. Edge Grain
Points of Interest ● L-shaped edge grain butcher block countertop with white porcelain double bowl sink ● 2 stainless steel open shelves ● illuminated white glass cabinets with glass shelves ● satin nickel spotlight bar
11. Galley Kitchen
Points of Interest ● galley kitchen with butcher block countertops ● large double bowl farmhouse sink with pull-down spray faucet ● floating bookshelf above sink ● archway to dining room ● cottage style cabinet doors
12. Scalloped Cabinet Valance
Points of Interest ● L-shaped butcher block countertop with sidesplash ● white ceiling-mounted cabinets with scalloped cabinet valance ● slim wooden island table with wood slat open shelf underneath ● reclaimed barn door for pantry armoire
13. J-Shaped Kitchen
Points of Interest ● custom wood countertop with built-in induction cooktop ● whitewashed brick backsplash ● wire fruit baskets on wall-mounted wooden shelves ● built-in bench against peninsula
14. Glazed Cabinetry
Points of Interest ● dark solid wood countertop with double ogee edge ● dark glazed cream cabinets with built-in diamond wine cubbies and beverage cooler ● illuminated X mullion upper cabinets with oil-rubbed bronze ring pulls
15. Wood Slat Cabinet Insert
Points of Interest ● natural butcher block countertops ● pastel green built-in buffet 2 corps with a partial wood slat design on upper glass cabinet doors ● suspended pot rack over island ● beadboard pantry door with decorative brass hinges
16. Wine Cooler Enclosure
Points of Interest ● two-tiered thick wood countertop with dark stained flat panel base ● frosted glass cabinet with stainless steel frame ● tall stainless steel wine cooler ● beige porcelain tile backsplash with black tile and mosaic inlay
17. Step-Down Kitchen
Points of Interest ● honey gold wooden countertop with apron-front sink ● medium-toned wood topped island table with black square drawers ● white raised paneled base cabinets with curved toe kick ● aged terracotta tiled floor
18. Square Farmhouse Sink
Points of Interest ● U-shaped wood countertop with white subway tile backsplash ● white square farmhouse sink with high arc spray faucet ● floating wooden shelf with small tin planters above window ● ceiling-mounted cabinets with crown molding
19. Vintage Pieces
Points of Interest ● light wood countertops ● freestanding double bowl trough sink ● vintage white wood-burning stove ● vintage yellow Chambers stove ● slim wood planked flooring
20. Live Edge Island Countertop
Points of Interest ● live edge wooden island countertop ● white 4-oven AGA range cooker ● milk painted white refrigerator enclosure calling back the island base ● 2 hanging light bulb pendant lights
21. Brass Hanging Pot Rack
Points of Interest ● wooden island countertop with built-in cooktop ● brass pipe hanging pot rack over island ● white flat panel base cabinets with black H-style hinges ● 3 large single-hung windows with white Venetian blinds
22. Corner Stove
Points of Interest ● cherry wood countertop with sidesplash ● palladian blue base cabinets with crystal glass knobs ● corner range stove with brown brick stove backsplash ● light gray and beige porcelain checkerboard floor
23. Butcher Block Drainboard
Points of Interest ● butcher block countertops with drainboard and curved corners ● mint green cabinets with glossy white wooden knobs ● wall-mounted wooden plate rack ● mint green shelves on white walls
24. Matching Rugs
Points of Interest ● glossy edge grain island countertop ● 2 brown leather saddle seat bar stools with chrome tubular footrest on island base ● matte anthracite base cabinets ● long brass rod on upper cabinets ● 3 schoolhouse pendants
25. Salvaged Wood
Points of Interest ● clear butcher block countertop with rustic salvaged wood cabinets ● red vintage stove ● amaranth upper cabinets with white door frame and pear green trims ● stainless steel sink area
26. Pedestal Bar Stool
Points of Interest ● satin finish wood counters ● porcelain mosaic backsplash ● meditation gray walls with small sunburst style mirror ● polished chrome pedestal low back bar stool ● slim planked light wood flooring
27. Brass Pendant Light
Points of Interest ● pine wood island countertop ● wrought iron brass hanging pot rack calling back the pendant light over sink ● stainless steel stove backsplash with built-in shelf