White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

Cottage kitchen features a maple butcher block island with sink with a brushed nickel gooseneck faucet lit by mini vintage island lights, white cabinets with bronze pulls and black countertops and dark wooden floors.

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

Two types of countertops on a kitchen island adds a unique appeal to a transitional kitchen.

Studio DB

Spacious kitchen features a butcher block on blue pantry cabinetry accented with brass pulls and white cabinets topped with light gray marble.

W Design Collective

Kitchen features an island with maple butcher block top and sink with a brushed nickel gooseneck faucet lit by mini vintage island lights and a built in towel holder, white cabinets with bronze pulls and black countertops and upper cabinets with glass front doors.

Hoedemaker Pfeiffer

Customize your kitchen island with cutlery drawers pulling out from under wood countertops creating a butcher block island made practical for the chef in the house.

Kitchen Studio of Glen Ellyn

Wood and leather stools sit at a green kitchen peninsula topped with a honed marble countertop and finished with a sink.

Amber Interiors

Gold metal stools sit on a yellow and black painted floor at a black kitchen island accented with a butcher block countertop.

Crystal Blackshaw

Blue vaulted kitchen ceiling in a contemporary kitchen designed with blue and white Moroccan tiles, white cabinets and marble countertops.

Crisp Architects

Gray French kitchen cabinets are accented with vintage brass hardware and a butcher block countertop fixed against a marble backsplash and beneath mullion cabinets finished with brass knobs.

Chairma Design Group

A butcher block countertop accents blue pantry cabinets donning white and gold hardware and fixed beneath blue cabinets with brass grills and against white and blue mosaic backsplash tiles.

Kate Marker Interiors

Black industrial pendants light a blue kitchen island topped with a butcher block countertop seating black spindle stools facing an island sink with a polished nickel gooseneck countertop.

Mark D Sikes

Black kitchen cabinets adorned with black knobs are accented with a butcher block countertop fixed against black shiplap trim and a beneath black shelf that wraps around to a black shiplap range hood.

Heidi Caillier Design

Stylish contemporary black kitchen is accented with a yellow and black painted floor and glossy black cabinets donning wooden countertops and black pulls.

Crystal Blackshaw

Lovely cottage style pantry boasts white shaker cabinets and drawers adorned with oil rubbed bronze hardware and a light wood countertop fixed against walls covered in blue floral wallpaper beneath stacked white floating shelves.

Bria Hammel Interiors

This lovely brown and green cottage kitchen features vintage lanterns hung from a plank ceiling over a muted green island finished with a butcher block top completed with a round prep sink and satin nickel faucet.

Amber Interiors

Wood and leather stools sit at a honed marble countertop accenting a green peninsula.

Amber Interiors

Stacked white shelves are fixed in a u-shaped butler's pantry against a wall clad in blue floral wallpaper and are positioned over white cabinets adorned with a butcher block countertop and oil rubbed bronze hardware.

Bria Hammel Interiors

Stunning, expansive kitchen boasts a black baking island fitted with shelves and a butcher block countertop.

Amy Storm and Company

Bedroom features a walk in closet with blue built in dresser topped with wood.

Emily Kates Design

Woven baskets as chandeliers designed above a butcher block oak island in a kitchen featuring tan and gray hexagon floor tiles.

Carriage Lane Designs

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

Butcher block is a sleek slab consisting of individual wooden strips fused together, it looks cool and catchy and it’s a timeless idea for kitchen countertops. Does it fit your kitchen? Let’s take a look at some pros and cons to find it out.

Pros

Butcher block is very affordable, it’s less expensive and allows a DIY installation, which will save you even more money. It costs less than popular stainless steel, concrete, marble, soapstone or limestone, so it’s a good idea for a tight budget.

The butcher block has different varieties and looks, you can pick your own hardwood and grain. You may customize the hue and pattern to perfectly match your own kitchen highlighting its personality.

Butcher block’s maintenance isn’t a hard job: for everyday cleaning, scrape off food debris with a plastic spatula, then use a dish sponge saturated in a solution of two cups warm water and one teaspoon dish soap to wipe away the residue. Vinegar works great as a stand-in for soap and water. To banish a stain, sprinkle table salt over the stain, then gently rub it with half of a lemon to remove it. Every 10 years, or as needed when stains grow numerous, use sandpaper to sand away the old sealant. Re-oil the sanded surface to make it look like new. Butcher block can last for 20 years and longer if you follow the maintenance tips and install it right.

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a black and white kitchen with light-colored countertops and matching shelves for a softer look

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a bright green kitchen with butcher block countertops that contrast the cabinets and calm them down

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a creamy kitchen done with rich-colored butcher block countertops for a more natural look

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a dove grey kitchen with warm light-colored butcher block and a wicker shade for a warm touch

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a graphite grey kitchen with a dark stained butcher block countertop that enriches the look of the space

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a grey kitchen with an industrial feel and light-colored butcher block to make it look more natural

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a neutral contemporary kitchen with light-colored butcher block countertops that warm up the space

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a pale blue kitchen with rich-colored butcher block countertops for a bold touch

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a powder blue vintage-inspired kitchen with light-colored butcher block countertops

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a spatel blue kitchen with light-colored butcher block countertops that add a natural touch to the space

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

a two tone kitchen in green and white and stained butcher block countertops for a touch of warm color

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

black cabinets with brass handles look great with butcher block countertops that soften the space

Cons

Butcher block is ultra-sensitive to liquid. Wood can gather germs, grow mold, stain, or even warp in shape when exposed to moisture. To counteract these unwanted effects, you’ll need to seal your butcher block countertops immediately after the installation. You may also reseal the countertops every month in case you need that. Butcher block countertops ding easily, they are vulnerable to scratches and dents.

Butcher block expands or contracts as the temperature fluctuates: by roughly one-eighth of an inch in summer and contract by the same amount in the winter. Leave enough room for that otherwise you’ll get cracks. Take a look at various examples below and decide if you want these countertops or not!

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

dark-stained butcher block countertops make a colorful statement in the white kitchen

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

graphite grey cabinets and rich-colored butcher block countertops plus matching wooden beams

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

grey cabinets, mosaic tiles and light-colored butcher block countertops for a wow look

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

modern white cabinets and light-colored butcher block countertops and a brick backsplash for a texture

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

retro-inspired black cabinets with light-colored butcher block countertops that soften the monochromatic kitchen

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

kitchen design with Scandinavian touches

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

sleek white and grey kitchen with light-colored butcher block countertops for a softer look

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

sleek white cabinets and a chevron clad butcher block countertop that adds color and pattern to the space

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

teal cabinets with rich-stained butcher block countertops and a white subway tile backsplash looks very bold

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

vintage white cabinets with light-colored butcher block countertops for a cozy feel and touches of blue

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

vintage-inspired grey cabinets are softened with light-colored butcher block countertops

White kitchen cabinets with dark butcher block countertops

white cabinets with rich-colored butcher block countertops and wicker shades for a rustic feel

Should I get light or dark countertops with white cabinets?

If you have an abundance of light, light countertops will reflect it and create a luxurious gleam. Dark countertops will also look good since your space will not cramp up. If you do not have much natural light, it is best to avoid too many dark colors as this might make your space look more narrow and small.
It is popular to have white cabinets with a bright and striking countertop, usually slate gray, stone, or quartz.

Does a black countertop go with white cabinets?

Brown, gray or black countertops are all colors that will pair nicely with clean, modern white cabinets. As a bonus, dark countertops are easier to maintain compared to lighter colors because stains or scratches will be less visible.

What cabinets go with dark counters?

What Color Cabinets Go With Black Countertops?.
White. White cabinets and black countertops are a timeless and elegant combination that oozes sophistication. ... .
Black. A black-on-black theme is perfect for a minimalist style. ... .
Gray. ... .
Light blue. ... .
Dark brown. ... .
Green. ... .
Cream. ... .
Lighting..