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Prized possessions such as the old English butcher’s block sit cheek-to-jowl with 21st-century amenities, such as the stacking ovens by Dacor, six-burner Viking stove, and Miele dishwasher.
Prized possessions such as the old English butcher’s block sit cheek-to-jowl with 21st-century amenities, such as the stacking ovens by Dacor, six-burner Viking stove, and Miele dishwasher.
The light-filled kitchen space. Cle tiles are used as backsplash, Ikea cabinets and Walnut butcher-block countertops make the working surfaces of the space.
The light-filled kitchen space. Cle tiles are used as backsplash, Ikea cabinets and Walnut butcher-block countertops make the working surfaces of the space.
The RV's kitchen now boasts freshly painted cabinetry and butcher-block countertops, both of which have been sourced from a Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
The RV's kitchen now boasts freshly painted cabinetry and butcher-block countertops, both of which have been sourced from a Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
The new kitchen has stone counters; a walnut butcher-block island; corkboard for family projects and light on 4 sides.
The new kitchen has stone counters; a walnut butcher-block island; corkboard for family projects and light on 4 sides.
Beams extending from the kitchen floor give the impression of an oversize butcher-block stage for a custom walnut-slab table and a dozen Molded Plastic chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Beams extending from the kitchen floor give the impression of an oversize butcher-block stage for a custom walnut-slab table and a dozen Molded Plastic chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
Streamlined birch plywood cabinetry and a maple butcher-block counter forms the kitchenette, which isn’t intended for extensive meal prep. The building is a blend of "a bedroom and camping," says Shaw, which means much of the cooking and cleaning happens outside.
Streamlined birch plywood cabinetry and a maple butcher-block counter forms the kitchenette, which isn’t intended for extensive meal prep. The building is a blend of "a bedroom and camping," says Shaw, which means much of the cooking and cleaning happens outside.
In the kitchen, simple farmhouse cabinetry was given a gray-green faux finish to complement the mahogany butcher-block countertops. “The client had started a renovation of the kitchen that he didn't like at all, but he didn't want to pay for new cabinets,” says architect Michael Poris. “So, we worked with the cabinets he had already installed and painted them.”
In the kitchen, simple farmhouse cabinetry was given a gray-green faux finish to complement the mahogany butcher-block countertops. “The client had started a renovation of the kitchen that he didn't like at all, but he didn't want to pay for new cabinets,” says architect Michael Poris. “So, we worked with the cabinets he had already installed and painted them.”
The kitchen displays mint green-painted cabinetry topped with butcher-block counters.
The kitchen displays mint green-painted cabinetry topped with butcher-block counters.
Kitchen with butcherblock island and floating shelves
Kitchen with butcherblock island and floating shelves
A look at the sun-lit kitchen with butcher-block countertops.
A look at the sun-lit kitchen with butcher-block countertops.
Basement kitchen with Butcherblock fabricated by Kentucky artisans.
Basement kitchen with Butcherblock fabricated by Kentucky artisans.
Beautiful butcher-block countertops lend a sense of warmth to the all-white kitchen with modern fixtures.
Beautiful butcher-block countertops lend a sense of warmth to the all-white kitchen with modern fixtures.
Birch plywood is used for the kitchen cabinetry, and Acacia wood for the butcherblock countertops.
Birch plywood is used for the kitchen cabinetry, and Acacia wood for the butcherblock countertops.
LaTonya employed new butcher-block counters in the sunlight-filled kitchen.
LaTonya employed new butcher-block counters in the sunlight-filled kitchen.
A butcher-block island can be moved around to accommodate the needs of the space on any given day.
A butcher-block island can be moved around to accommodate the needs of the space on any given day.
For the bathroom, they used the leftover butcherblock from the kitchen, and a hammered copper sink that they found via eBay.
For the bathroom, they used the leftover butcherblock from the kitchen, and a hammered copper sink that they found via eBay.
The kitchen features a large, butcher-block island, as well as vaulted, wood-paneled ceiling.
The kitchen features a large, butcher-block island, as well as vaulted, wood-paneled ceiling.
New steel and maple butcherblock staircase. Floor to ceiling glass. Stone wall.
New steel and maple butcherblock staircase. Floor to ceiling glass. Stone wall.
A Husky tool bench with a butcher-block top was repurposed into the kitchen counter with storage in the form of spacious sliding trays.
A Husky tool bench with a butcher-block top was repurposed into the kitchen counter with storage in the form of spacious sliding trays.
Brackney outfitted the kitchen with recycled butcher-block counters and black-painted cabinetry that he crafted from a single sheet of plywood.
Brackney outfitted the kitchen with recycled butcher-block counters and black-painted cabinetry that he crafted from a single sheet of plywood.
Custom green cabinetry add a subtle splash of color in the kitchen, complete with new appliances, butcher-block counters, central island, and a wide farmhouse sink.
Custom green cabinetry add a subtle splash of color in the kitchen, complete with new appliances, butcher-block counters, central island, and a wide farmhouse sink.
The table features a butcher-block top made of red oak and cast-iron legs built in the USA.
The table features a butcher-block top made of red oak and cast-iron legs built in the USA.
The open-plan kitchen is outfitted with maple butcher-block counters. "Maple is a durable wood that can stand a lot of wear and tear but is less expensive than granite or quartz,
The open-plan kitchen is outfitted with maple butcher-block counters. "Maple is a durable wood that can stand a lot of wear and tear but is less expensive than granite or quartz,
A modern kitchen fills one wing, offering stucco-and-wood cabinets topped by mahogany butcher-block counters. Other features such as the copper sink and fixtures complement original post and beams.
A modern kitchen fills one wing, offering stucco-and-wood cabinets topped by mahogany butcher-block counters. Other features such as the copper sink and fixtures complement original post and beams.
The bulk of the kitchen island is covered in Caesarstone (4003 Sleek Concretd), while the kids' island is topped with a John Boos Edge Grain butcher-block in American Black Walnut.
The bulk of the kitchen island is covered in Caesarstone (4003 Sleek Concretd), while the kids' island is topped with a John Boos Edge Grain butcher-block in American Black Walnut.
Dining area opens to exterior lounge and firepit. Steel and maple butcherblock staircase with stone wall and floor to ceiling glass enclosure.
Dining area opens to exterior lounge and firepit. Steel and maple butcherblock staircase with stone wall and floor to ceiling glass enclosure.
Before: A butcher-block countertop and mixed navy-and-white cabinetry were part of a 2015 update that the homeowners kept in tact for the latest renovation of the house.
Before: A butcher-block countertop and mixed navy-and-white cabinetry were part of a 2015 update that the homeowners kept in tact for the latest renovation of the house.
In the renovated bathroom, a freestanding bathtub sits beneath a skylight that runs the width of the room. A large mirror hangs above the vanity, which is outfitted with a butcher-block countertop. Black mosaic tiles were used on the floor.
In the renovated bathroom, a freestanding bathtub sits beneath a skylight that runs the width of the room. A large mirror hangs above the vanity, which is outfitted with a butcher-block countertop. Black mosaic tiles were used on the floor.
The kitchen counter was repainted with Giani Faux Granite paint and the lower cabinets were repainted with Sherman Williams Iron Ore. A new butcher-block now tops the kitchen island.
The kitchen counter was repainted with Giani Faux Granite paint and the lower cabinets were repainted with Sherman Williams Iron Ore. A new butcher-block now tops the kitchen island.
The staircase from the original 1917 bungalow to the second floor was a key element in the design and was carefully detailed. Built from White oak butcherblock treads and a custom steel and cable railing.
The staircase from the original 1917 bungalow to the second floor was a key element in the design and was carefully detailed. Built from White oak butcherblock treads and a custom steel and cable railing.
Floor to ceiling glass was added all around an interior south facing courtyard. A new steel and butcherblock tread staircase connects all three floors of the home and has a 3 story rock wall.
Floor to ceiling glass was added all around an interior south facing courtyard. A new steel and butcherblock tread staircase connects all three floors of the home and has a 3 story rock wall.
The kitchen is outfitted with black-painted cabinetry and an island Breer crafted using a vintage, stainless-steel console and a butcher-block top. "The stool is a gift from my friend Ellen LeComte at Amsterdam Mondern," Breer says. "I fell in love with the patina."
The kitchen is outfitted with black-painted cabinetry and an island Breer crafted using a vintage, stainless-steel console and a butcher-block top. "The stool is a gift from my friend Ellen LeComte at Amsterdam Mondern," Breer says. "I fell in love with the patina."
The main ceiling is cladded in stained knotted pine. The default countertops sourced from IKEA can be upgraded to a butcherblock for $1600 or quartz for $2000. As pictured here, the standard flat doors can be switched to shaker-style cabinets for $400.
The main ceiling is cladded in stained knotted pine. The default countertops sourced from IKEA can be upgraded to a butcherblock for $1600 or quartz for $2000. As pictured here, the standard flat doors can be switched to shaker-style cabinets for $400.
The foyer now functions as an office and storage area. Jordan built the butcher-block desk and the bench, which is softened by a blanket the couple bought in Tulum, Mexico; the three-legged stool beside it is from that same trip. The map of Africa was a happy find from the dumpster of a public school in Harlem.
The foyer now functions as an office and storage area. Jordan built the butcher-block desk and the bench, which is softened by a blanket the couple bought in Tulum, Mexico; the three-legged stool beside it is from that same trip. The map of Africa was a happy find from the dumpster of a public school in Harlem.
Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.
Hess combined a John Boos butcher-block table with a piece carved by local wood sculptor Vince Skelly to create a sculptural kitchen island. "As soon as [Skelly] brought that in there, [Charlie and Todd's] little daughter hopped up on it and owned it. So, that's where she hangs out in the kitchen," says Hess.
IDEO Palo Alto An incremental series of projects for this global design firm provide for a communal, flexible office environment expressive of the firm’s work ethic. The diverse projects include two office renovations, an employee café and kitchen remodel, and a roof deck that functions as an outdoor room. One renovation includes custom butcher-block workstations, serving as anchors within a sea of creative chaos. The “kitchen table” approach creates a sense of intimacy. Similarly, the café, kitchen and roof deck provide lively gathering spots for employees and clients. The most recent project for IDEO is an office wide expansion for their San Francisco location.
IDEO Palo Alto An incremental series of projects for this global design firm provide for a communal, flexible office environment expressive of the firm’s work ethic. The diverse projects include two office renovations, an employee café and kitchen remodel, and a roof deck that functions as an outdoor room. One renovation includes custom butcher-block workstations, serving as anchors within a sea of creative chaos. The “kitchen table” approach creates a sense of intimacy. Similarly, the café, kitchen and roof deck provide lively gathering spots for employees and clients. The most recent project for IDEO is an office wide expansion for their San Francisco location.