If you’re a home cook, a butcher block countertop is incredibly useful. The rustic wood surface gives the kitchen a warm, inviting appeal, and there's no need for a cutting board to prepare meals. It's also easy to center the decor around its farmhouse look no matter what your overall style goals are. The following ideas will help your countertop enhance your kitchen design.

How to Achieve Harmony With a Butcher Block Countertop

1. Add a Backsplash

A wood backsplash that matches the countertop is an excellent way to extend the color and texture of the wood up a wall without dominating the entire kitchen. The backsplash can go under a row of cabinets and behind the sink or food prep area. 

There are options with the wood species, too: Choose a backsplash featuring the same wood as your butcher block or select multiple species that work well together, such as cherry and maple or walnut and maple. You can also play around with the textures and shapes of the wood pieces to make another focal point in the kitchen that perfectly complements the countertops.

2. Match the Paint Scheme

A butcher block countertop should be one of the focal points in the kitchen. The wood grain, color, and style naturally draw attention when someone enters the room. You can add to this feature by painting the rest of the kitchen a color that matches the wood’s undertone. 

The best way to determine which color pairs well with the countertops is to hold color swatches next to the wood. Light-toned neutral hues work well with light-colored butcher block countertops, and darker surfaces look lovely with a warmer, darker neutral, such as a tan or dark beige.

3. Mix & Match Countertop Surfaces

Different aspects of a modern kitchen design can complement each other without matching entirely. For a contemporary aesthetic, consider mixing a butcher block countertop with other surfaces. 

Wood and natural stone look wonderful together. For example, you can pair a stylish quartz or granite countertop next to a butcher block. Not only will the stone act as a sturdy surface for pots and pans, but the pairing will also help the wooden features of the kitchen stand out. 

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