Decor Outline

Kitchens with Wood Counters

Kitchens with Wood Counters


Hello and welcome to our Décor Outline 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

butcher block countertops with white beveled subway tile stove backsplash and butcher block cooktop counter with terracotta flush hearth and white painted wood planked wall with mounted book rack and 2 white spotlight barsPoints 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

wood peninsula countertop in a semi-gloss sheen and round antique brass sink and faucet with 3 black metal swivel bar stools and white beadboard walls with framed whiteboard and 3 wicker storage baskets above cabinetsPoints 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

two-tiered face grain island wood countertop and small round Nelson Mandela pop art on white wall and natural wooden stairs to library and white marble tiled floor with black diamond accentPoints 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

two-tiered butcher block topped peninsula with black double bowl sink and milk painted pantry cabinets with 2 chalkboard panels and white framed rectangular abstract art above window and faux grass on windowsillPoints 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

U-shaped wooden countertop with farmhouse sink and DIY wooden island table with white raised paneled cabinets with H style hinges with reclaimed wood framed skylight and blue and white striped area rugPoints 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

black walnut countertops with multi-toned beige porcelain backsplash in straight set pattern and built-in cushioned bench with underneath drawers and white ceiling open to second levelPoints 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

satin finish wood countertops and white reclaimed wood box drawers with cup pulls in mixed finishes with white wall-mounted plate rack and wicker storage chest on wide planked painted wood flooringPoints 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

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