Warm & Inviting Wood and Butcher Block Kitchen Countertops

Butcher block and wood countertops are tried-and-true options befitting traditional, modern and rustic kitchens. Natural wood counters bring unrivaled warmth and softness and are available in various species, including walnut, bamboo, teak and the most popular selection - hard maple. Click ahead to check out 20 drool-worthy designer kitchens complete with dreamy wooden countertops.

A sandy-blonde butcher block island is the focal point in this sun-drenched transitional kitchen. Interior designer Lindye Galloway coats the island base in a warm, mid-tone blue, providing coastal-inspired contrast against the beige wood counters.

Gray-washed wood cabinets pair with warm, honey-stained butcher block countertops for rich, dimensional results in this loft kitchen. Designer Brian Patrick Flynn continues the contrasting cool-and-warm tone colors throughout the space, mixing stainless steel appliances with aged brass light fixtures.

White oak cabinets, countertops and floors envelop this expansive kitchen in ethereal texture and diffused warmth. James Merrell Architects use snowy honed marble slabs alongside the white oak counters to bring understated contrast and elegance to the otherwise streamlined design.