The kitchen was a key element in renovating this 30 year old mountain-top log home. The new home-owners wanted to update the space to be a brighter, cleaner, more contemporary work area that utilized the limited space more effectively. An ancient free-standing maple butcher block was unearthed at a local antiques store, serving as the stylistic spring board. The material selection of curly and ebonized maple. the lifted cabinets on feet, and the cool palate of slate tones were all informed by the butcher block.