My recommendation is always for quartz counters. Quartz can be as beautiful as granite without the headache of maintenance.

Thank you, can this type of wood-like look be achieved with quartz?

haven't see that exact look in quartz, but they do make porcelain countertops. check with those.

One of the following is your best bet for a counter-top:

Solid surface (Corian, Avonite) Quartz composite (Zodiac, Silestone, Cambria) and still in demand good old granite.

PS - I am curious why you think this kitchen is "outdated".

Daniel, the pictures are what he likes, not his current house. He's asking if there are countertops like the ones in his pictures that aren't actual wood butcher block. (reread his post and maybe you'll understand it better)

HI -- I believe those are Maple wood counters in those photos .

Granite or marble slabs are your best bet for looks. Calacutta or carerra. You just need to seal it. Or honed leather granite looks really pretty

@Beth H., yes missed this. However, Solid surface (Corian, Avonite) Quartz composite (Zodiac, Silestone, Cambria) and good old granite are still the materials of choice for counter-tops. Marble has been used, but is much softer than granite. So OP can start research from here. Wood is not my favorite (not that wood "butcher block" hasn't been done before, but it's definitely not what is on the posted pictures).

Don't you think that's butcher block?

And it's ugly anyway

I steer clients away from marble. Even if it's sealed, lemon juice or vinegar can score it.

The way I read the OP's post, he likes the countertop. He would like to identify what kind of wood it is to see if it's something that fits into his lifestyle in regards to maintenance. Is that correct?

I love it!! It's very popular here in California

Hi everyone! OP here. Sorry for the confusion. I really like the counters in the pictures and sought help in identifying the type of wood.

My current kitchen is from the 1990s and we are beginning to research materials. Thank you for the feedback!

Using google image search I was able to find the real estate listing for the house where this kitchen counter is located. It is in Pinecrest FL. Perhaps you could contact the agent who could provide the information or a Houzzer in Pinecrest could do a little research. http://www.movoto.com/home/7260-sw-109th-ter-pinecrest-fl-33156-432_a10246387

Wow, Patricia. Your kitchen and counters are beautiful!! Thank you

Beautiful photo. I believe those are a white washed maple. Wood can be used with a food grade oil or polyurethane finish.

Hello everyone! I contacted the listing agent (a resourceful Houzzer noticed that the pictures came from a listing) she told me that the countertops are not wood, but a tile-like material! She left a message with the sellers and will (hopefully) let me know more about this material. I will provide an update to help out others who find this post. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my question.

DEKTON

http://www.dekton.com/usa/wild-collection/

http://www.homedepot.com/c/SF_KB_Solid_Surface_Countertops

Thank you so very much, Beverly! Responses such as the ones on this thread that point me to the right direction are among the reasons why i enjoy Houzz

I'm late to the mix, but I was going to say that it looks like a Dekton product.

saintpetefl, if you go to the Houzz Kitchen Forum and search Dekton, there are quite a few conversations about this and Neolith.

http://www.gardenweb.com/gardenweb/query/Dekton/topic=kitchbath