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Because You Love Butcherblock, 5+ Great Ways To Use It

By Talia Hart On

If you can’t live without your butcher block, you’re in good company.

See inside 5+ kitchens that feature this hardworking material.

A walnut butcherblock island in the home of designer Sappho Griffin complements the wood cabinets and hardwood floors.

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  • Photographer Janet Kimber
  • Designer Sappho Griffin

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Collective Studio designed a modern kitchen for their clients who love to cook and entertain. The open island features a bookcase topped with a butcherblock slab.

  • Photographer Niamh Barry
  • Designer Collective Studio

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Designer Shannon Vosters brought a new kitchen back to its farmhouse origins for her brother and his family who love to cook. The dark burgundy island features a butcherblock inset and vintage stools.

  • Photographer Robin Stubbert
  • Designer Shannon Vosters

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“This kitchen is truly a bespoke experience and uniquely tailored,” says former Bloomsbury designer Jack Creasy. The island was designed to resemble an updated apothecary counter, with dedicated storage for everyday staples. A deep butcherblock inset is featured at one end.

  • Photographer Angus Fergusson
  • Designer Jack Creasy, Bloomsbury Fine Cabinetry

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Toronto designer Montana Burnett designed her Lake Rosseau cottage with a soothing palette inspired by nature. “We kept the kitchen all white but injected warmth with the butcherblock countertops and wood surround trim,” she says.

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  • Photographer Virginia Macdonald
  • Designer Montana Burnett

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In this charming country kitchen, butcherblock countertops, exposed panelled walls and a rustic wood table have timeless appeal.

  • Photographer Maxime Desbiens
  • Designer Jane Evans