Why Wood Countertop is Inevitable in a Kitchen

It is no accident wood countertop has been a favorite standard in interior decor since the early 20th century. The noble virtues of wood, and its unique beauty, function and warmth have made it a popular choice for discriminating tastes. The quality of wood countertops is determined by all the elements incorporated in the manufacturing, including the species of wood, the color, grain orientation and stain, maintenance, and so on.

Wood countertops are highly praised by homeowners and home designers, and yet, mainly because of its following positive attributes:

1. Impressive appearance

Wood offers an inviting and warm look, making it an ideal choice for kitchens – a place where good food is made and family gatherings happen. Their rich, deep, and lustrous appearance add values to any kitchen design.

2. Design flexibility

By "any kitchen design", we meant all styles. This includes French country, Old World, contemporary, traditional, transitional, country, and eclectic style. Wood countertops go well with all designs you can possibly imagine.

3. The warm feeling

We are not referring to its warm color, but rather the actual warmth one feels touching wood countertops. It is literally warmer than countertops made of a lot of other materials; for instance, concrete, stone, or tile.

4. A green choice for a green homeowner

Reclaimed wood was not commonly used to make countertops, but that is no longer the case. For instance, countertops made of submerged tropical hardwood, which is timber salvaged from Lake Bayano, Panama, are absolutely stunning and environmentally sustainable.

Wood countertops have become an integral part of the green modeling movement since the practice of utilizing salvaged woods from recycled sources is highly sustainable. By disassembling old wood structures, much of the reclaimed wood is being re-purposed, instead of being demolished and dumped at a land fill. Unlike their counterpart - solid surface or laminate countertops, wood countertops are biodegradable after running their full course.

5. Exceptional work surface

On wood countertops, you can eat, cut, and pretty much do almost anything. Sounds like banging or clinking are unheard of when you place pans and glasses on wood countertops.

When some cutting is done on wood countertop's surface, it quietens the whir of knives, while such noise is amplified by stone countertops. What's more, wood cutting boards are more impact resistant, so breakage is less likely, compared to its counterparts.

It is worth noting that not all wood countertops are adequate for kitchen tasks, such as cutting, chopping, and so on. Butcherblock countertops are the ideal candidate for such type of work. On the other hand, if a more elaborately decorative wood countertops is employed, it is recommended to limit any activity that might mar the surface. These types of Wood countertops are unofficially categorized as decorative type.

As an example, a kitchen island – their wood countertops usually fall in the decorative wood category. Many homeowners use it an entertaining station or alternative eating area instead of a food prep station that might include cooking appliances.

6. Budget-friendly option

Wood countertops are often cheaper than other materials. Instead of paying for natural stone or engineered materials which would cost double, consider buying a butcher-block counter made from teak, birch or beech. These natural materials offer high value advantages over their counterparts, and add sophistication. This is why wood countertops are the go-to option for many high-class homes.

7. Easy installation and refinishing

Wood countertops can be an easy DIY project. Depending on the width and length of areas around sinks, corners, and appliances, homeowners can cut prefab butcher-block tops that fit the measurement. The same cannot be said for stone countertop installation. Consider hiring an expert if you are not confident in installing the wood countertops yourself. A little investment goes a long way.

Furthermore, wood countertops can be refinished by sanding out the deep gouges, even burn marks, and knife scratches. Countertops made of other materials, such as lava stone are super hard to refinish.

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