While white painted cabinets remain at the top of our customers' wish list, we are loving cabinets painted in the blue hues, such as navy or aqua. Blue can be such a versatile color choice and has the ability to lend itself to whatever style you choose. Show
At Cabinets.com, we offer two gorgeous painted finishes in the blue family: Naval and Haze. "Naval" is a rich navy blue that would be a standout in any kitchen or bathroom, while "Haze", which is a crisp blue-green painted finish that would brighten up your space. It can be a leap to go from neutral cabinets to a blue hue, but no need to worry! Both of our finishes can go with almost anything. Still not convinced about how beautiful a blue kitchen can be? Keep reading to see some of our favorite navy kitchens! A deep Navy painted cabinet can feel sleek and bold, especially when paired with brass hardware and rich white marble. The Naval painted finish can also work for a more funky, transitional style. Our customer’s kitchen below looks trendy and fresh with Naval cabinets paired with a sleek butcher block countertop, white herringbone tile, and bright green painted walls. Another customer incorporated similar finishes and bright kitchen utensils with our naval cabinets for a look that’s both trendy and classy. Butcher block countertops are definitely a popular way to go with navy blue cabinetry! If you’re after a two-toned kitchen, Naval and Shaker Bright White cabinets make a winning pair. We love the contrast and drama this combination creates! This customer paired the blue and white cabinets with a unique stone countertop and white subway tile. The sleek brushed nickel bar pulls add a touch of modern style to the space. All of our customers above utilized Naval cabinets to great effect to create spaces they love. We hope these beautiful kitchens inspired you to add a little blue in your space! View more Haze, Navy, and other painted kitchen cabinets in our photo gallery. To get started with your kitchen design with your favorite painted kitchen cabinets, submit a design request today! From stone to laminate there are many countertop materials to choose from if you are updating your cooking space. But when it comes to the perfect combination of affordability and durability, one of our favorite surfaces for hardworking kitchens is butcher block. What makes
butcher block different from other types of wood slabs is the material's construction. It is made of straight pieces of wood that are carefully glued together to create a particularly sturdy surface that with regular maintenance, will last for many years. To see how you can
incorporate this material in your cooking space, we gathered our favorite kitchens with butcher block countertops. Shiplap walls, black cabinetry, and beautiful, butcher block
countertops in acacia wood are the winning trio in this modern farmhouse inspired kitchen featured on Maison
de Pax. The open shelves with dishware are another notable feature worth mentioning. When combined with the white walls they seemingly disappear, which makes the kitchen appear bright and uncluttered. Continue to 2 of 16 below. This show-stopping cooking
space by Avocado Sweets Design Studio based in the U.K. pairs rustic wood features with colorful accents. The butcher
block kitchen countertops are oak and their glossy finish was created using a waterproof and food safe sealer. A deft blue kitchen range and matching over hood by Lacanche completes the space. Continue to 3 of 16 below. Shannon, the home décor blogger behind by Home Made Lovely, shares every detail of her kitchen renovation here. To make every penny of her remodeling budget sing she went with affordable butcher block countertops in walnut wood instead of expensive stone. Adding open shelving to the mix instead of upper cabinetry stretched her dollars even further. Continue to 4 of 16 below. If the cost of butcher block wood is priced too high for your decorating budget, you can fake the look using inexpensive poplar wood, the cheapest type of hardwood used in home construction.
Here, Alyson, the do-it-yourselfer who pens the blog The Ragged Wren used the budget material to create countertops and a kitchen island topper. She says while
poplar wood dings and dents a little easier because it is softer than butcher block, she doesn't mind because those little imperfections enhance her kitchen's rustic vibe. Continue to 5 of 16 below. Think you cannot pair an undermount sink with a butcher block countertop? Maureen, the DIY'er behind this
homey kitchen featured on her blog called Red Cottage Chronicles, proves
you wrong. The trick for pulling it off is to treat the wood surface with a waterproof sealer. To keep your butcher block in tiptop condition, you will need to repeat the process yearly. Continue to 6 of 16 below. Put another notch in your tool belt with this DIY project by Tootie Trouy Home that shares how to make butcher block countertops from cheap wood boards. This bright idea will cost you around $100 to build. Continue to 7 of 16 below. These days many modern kitchens mix and match countertop surfaces. A fantastic for instance is this farmhouse inspired kitchen by Rauser
Design based in Austin, Texas. The cooking space features both soapstone and butcher block countertops. The latter creates a food prep space next to the range perfect for slicing and dicing. Continue to 8 of 16 below. We often find the best space saving ideas for small kitchens in tiny houses. This
wee abode by Rocky Mountain Tiny Houses makes the most of a butcher block countertop (handcrafted from hickory and walnut wood) with a custom
cutting board that covers the sink. Continue to 9 of 16 below. A kitchen in a breathtaking midcentury home in Dallas, Texas gets a modern makeover that is in touch with the home's rustic location. Interior designer Erika Yeaman from Homepolish, an online decorating resource, blended walnut butcher block countertops with stained oak cabinetry. Continue to 10 of 16 below. Butcher Block Countertop Warms up a Cool KitchenCase DesignWarm up a white cooking space with cool toned granite countertops with a kitchen island with a wood topper. Here, Case Design out of Falls Church, Virginia did just that with a carbonized oak butcher block countertop. Continue to 11 of 16 below. American Cherry Wood Butcher Block CountertopVidal Design CollaborativeHere is another example of how to combine different countertop materials in your cooking space. The team at Vidal Design Collaborative, a firm based in California selected a butcher block countertop in American cherry wood for the kitchen island and soapstone for the counters along the wall. Continue to 12 of 16 below. How to Make Butcher Block Countertops Feel ModernBan ArchitectureBlack walls and a matching island instantly makes the oak butcher block counters in this kitchen appear fresh and modern. To create a little separation between the cooking space and main living area, Ban Architecture, out of Paris, France raised the kitchen floor a few inches. Continue to 13 of 16 below. Consider Butcher Block Countertop ThicknessStudio GWe think the best butcher block countertops are chunky. Studio G, an interior design firm situated in The Woodlands, Texas illustrates our point with this three inches thick, walnut butcher block countertop that they added to this custom kitchen island. Continue to 14 of 16 below. Thin Butcher Block Countertop on a Kitchen IslandLynn Donaldson Interior DesignA thin 3/4-inch thick butcher block countertop in maple wood accents a kitchen island in this transitional cooking space by Canada based Lynn Donaldson Interior Design. Adding another layer of visual interest to the white room is the wall covered with lantern tile punctuated with gray grout. Continue to 15 of 16 below. Butcher Block Works With Hardwood FloorsStudio McGeeStudio McGee, an interior design firm, based in Salt Lake City, Utah created this modern farmhouse inspired kitchen for a local client. Adding dramatic warmth to the bright space is a stained butcher block countertop in walnut wood. It coordinates beautifully with the hardwood floors, and gold cabinet pulls. Continue to 16 of 16 below. Butcher Block Heats up a White and Black KitchenHomepolishDark wood floors and light butcher block countertops add warmth to this white and black cooking space by Bonnie Gonsior, an interior designer at Homepolish. FAQ
What color cabinets match butcher block countertops?Whether you have butcher block countertops or plan to install them, choosing the right cabinet color is essential. We found that colors like white, black, cream, grey, blue, and green will all work well with this countertop design.
What cabinets go well with butcher block countertop?More contemporary laminate cabinets are a little too streamlined to pair with this high-impact countertop option, though wood cabinets in traditional, rustic, or contemporary styles make great matches.
What is the downside of using butcher block countertops?Butcher Block Countertop Cons
Stains and Scratches: Harder woods might not suffer from scratches as much as softer woods, but all wood will stain if not cleaned quickly. Some people will use butcher block like a cutting board but they invite germs, mold and even warping.
Are butcher block countertops outdated?Butcher block will continue to rise in popularity against more traditional stone countertops. Large, statement butcher block islands serve as a unique focal point in the kitchen and are a great option for those who aren't ready to commit to complete countertops.
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