There is something unmistakably beautiful about live-edge wood. It feels much more cozy and natural than your regular wooden surfaces. Maybe it is the raw, unpolished element of live-edge wood that makes it so special. Maybe it is the ‘still intact’ contours of the tree it is sourced from. Maybe you fall in love with the story behind the slab of wood. No matter what your reason is, live-edge wood surfaces are definitely a great ‘accent feature’ that every homeowner must consider at some point. From live-edge coffee tables and desks to live-edge bathroom counters, they can be used almost everywhere. And today, we step into the world of live-edge kitchen counters.
Custom island of eat-in kitchen with live-edge counter that wows! [From: Karson Photography]
Live-edge kitchen counters come in a wide range of forms and just live every other natural-edge wooden décor piece, no two counters will ever be alike. That is bound to make your kitchen even more special! Some kitchens go all out with an island countertop that is clad in live-edge wood while others use it as a breakfast counter that complements their regular island counter surface handsomely. This is a look at some of the best ideas along with tips on how to bring home a bit of live-edge wood magic!
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