A kitchen with butcher block wood countertops and green subway tile backsplash - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock Butcher block evokes ruggedness and timeless beauty ...

One designer says this style choice "evokes a sense of warmth that is hard to replicate with other materials." ...

Leave splotches of olive oil and batter all over the kitchen when you cook? You need a countertop that is as easy to clean and durable as it is good looking.

An outdoor kitchen with stone and granite materials. - Hikesterson/Getty Images Outdoor kitchens have soared in popularity in recent years. Homeowners love the idea of turning their backyard patios ...