5 Reasons Why I Love my Butcher Block Countertop

Hello everyone! I’m here to give my honest feedback on what it’s like to have a butcher block countertop in my kitchen. Below you’ll see the 5 reasons why I love my butcher block countertop and the reasons why I recommend having them in your home. If you’re rethinking the counters in your kitchen then continue reading to discover why you should consider including butcher block in your kitchen!

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To give some background, when I moved into the house that I’m living in today, I knew the main island in the kitchen was butcher block. At the time, I didn’t know how much I would fall in love with it.

But now that I’ve been here for 2 years and thinking about what I would like to include in my future kitchen, I have to say the butcher block countertops are a must. If you’re thinking about building a house or renovating your kitchen and trying to decide on what type of counters will complete your vision, consider the 5 reasons why I love my butcher block countertop.

You can Cut Right on the Butcher Block.

This is definitely the primary reason why I love this countertop. For someone who enjoys cooking, it’s so nice to have a large area to do all of the prep work with the convenience of being able to cut right on top.

I will say I have a separate cutting board for raw meat, for the sake of being sanitary, but most foods are perfectly fine to cut right on the board.

Butcher Block Gives your Home a Farmhouse look.

If you want to add some talking pieces to your home that give the farmhouse look, the butcher block is the way to go. When I go to other people’s homes, often they either have a laminate or some type of marble or granite counter. The butcher block is definitely a unique look, and whenever I have new guests over and they realize that I can cut right on the butcher block, they are instantly intrigued. 

Butcher Block Countertops are Not as Hard as Other Countertops.

Do you hate the feeling of putting a glass down on a marble or granite counter? I might be far and few, but I am not a fan of putting anything glass down on those types of counters in fear of it breaking. With that said, you don’t need to worry about that with the butcher block counters because it’s a softer material.

Now, a little disclaimer, butcher block countertops are more susceptible to getting scratches or marks from sharp knives, but the good thing is with a little elbow grease and sandpaper, you can sand it down. 

Doesn’t Look Streaky when Cleaned.

Have you ever tried so hard to get your counters clean and it leaves a streaky look? I remember when I used to babysit for a couple, I’d clean their kitchen and whenever I cleaned their counters it left a streaky look.

Maybe I wasn’t using the right method to clean that type of counter, but you don’t have to worry about that at all with butcher block. The wood in the countertop absorbs any water, oil or cleaner so it gives a nice consistent look.

Relatively Inexpensive Countertop.

In comparison to other types of countertops, butcher block is one of the more affordable types. If you’re on a budget but want the luxury look that granite or marble provides, you can always mix and match the higher-end countertops with the butcher block, which will still look nice.

For example, the center island where most of the cooking prep takes place can be butcher block and the countertops on the outer edge can be marble, granite, etc. Or vice versa. Both options have the high potential to look wonderful in your kitchen.

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading about the 5 reasons why I love my butcher block countertop and I also hope it has cleared up any questions or concerns about what it’s like to have a butcher block. Please contact us or leave a comment below on what you thought!

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