Marble and other stone tiles should be sealed on a regular basis to prevent stains and wear and tear. This can be done fairly easily with products purchased at your local home supply store. We're getting a marble backsplash like this soon and are VERY excited!
The rolling butcher block end unit adds counter workspace when needed, storage underneath, and serving/eating space when not in place flush with the counter-cabinet line.
This metal utility cart features a handsome butcher block top and a shelf to store the bulky stand mixer. And it's on wheels, so you can easily move it out from the oven to give you more space.