There is a certain timeless quality to butcher block countertops ... "We used oak wood to add warmth to the cool greens and ...

One of the features that makes butcher's blocks so appealing is that they're smaller than typical built-in kitchen islands, so not only are they space-saving, but there is the option to add wheels ...

Dark butcher block on a kitchen counter, with a knife-stand and bowls set in the far back corner - Sheila Say/Shutterstock ...