Butcher block perimeter and stone island?

5 years ago

We have a small 1920s kitchen with the sink in the island, rather than on the perimeter. Because of the tight layout, the corner of the perimeter counters closest to the entryway has to be able to come off in order to get appliances in and out. Right now just that corner is butcher block. We're getting new countertops for the entire kitchen and I'm wondering if we should do butcher block for the whole perimeter with some sort of stone on the island by the sink. I haven't seen a lot of this configuration, usually the opposite with the butcher block island and stone perimeter. Since the sink is in the island, though, stone seems to be the best choice. Is this "backwards" configuration a bad idea? Is butcher block near the stove an issue? Would love to see photos if anyone has an example.

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Angel 18432

5 years ago

No reason why not to do it. Here's a couple of pics.

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Laura Mac
5 years ago
I did a quick search on Houzz to see photos. You can go to the photo and ask questions, or see what others ask. Its obvious people do it, so just be sure you choose the right sealant on the slab, etc.. It's really pretty....

Here's one with drop-in sink:

https://www.houzz.com/photos/farm-cottage-traditional-kitchen-new-york-phvw-vp~3441438

And another:

https://www.houzz.com/photos/kitchen-traditional-kitchen-los-angeles-phvw-vp~298244

https://www.houzz.com/photos/debnam-house-scandinavian-kitchen-london-phvw-vp~88043732

I like this idea...

https://www.houzz.com/photos/new-england-home-kitchen-traditional-kitchen-new-york-phvw-vp~14671907
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Original Author
5 years ago
These all look great but I'm looking for thoughts/photos on the opposite configuration (butcher block on the perimeter and stone on the island). The butcher block island is really common and looks lovely, but I haven't seen the other way around and I'm wondering if there's a reason why I should avoid it.
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Laura Mac
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Oh sorry, I misunderstood. To me, I'd prefer a stone surround around my main sink.... Not uncommon at all. Do what you love!

(just adding another comment, search on Houzz and read the comments. Wood and heat/moisture/water do not do well together as you probably know.....so you can't set a hot pizza box on the counter or hot pans, etc). It's a lot of maintenance. )
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
5 years ago
I had butcher block everywhere in this kitchen so maybe you can imagine an island with stone here. Please do not seal the wood just oiling when it looks a bit dry is all you need and if it gets a burn spot gently sand with fine sandpaere and reoil The kichen in the picture is 17 yrs old and still looks awesome I ran a catering biz from that kitchen so it was well used daily.
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raphaellathespanishwaterdog
5 years ago
We did this in our last-but-one kitchen - we're in the UK though where that might be more the norm ;) - with iroko perimeter counters and granite island. Our main (only) sink was on the perimeter and we had no issues, although we are quite fussy with regard to clearing up water spills etc!

Currently fitting a new kitchen in our new home and again have iroko for the perimeter, but will be doing beton cire on the island.
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