Wood countertops in the kitchen are neither revolutionary nor something that have suddenly taken homes across the world by a storm. The classic kitchen countertop in wood has been around for a long while now. But the arrival of 80’s and 90’s saw homeowners shift away from wood and embrace man-made materials like Corian that add refinement and sparkle. But the early 2010’s saw a shift away from these artificial finishes once again and wood has become a major element in kitchens with cabinets, countertops and even accent walls being draped in wood. It is a part of this blossoming trend that has seen a popularity spurt in wood-topped kitchen islands.
Contemporary kitchen in gray with a fabulous island top in wood along with copper handles and pendant lighting [From: Idesign Interiors]
Moving past natural and composite stone finishes, acrylic polymer surfaces and other man-made materials, wood-topped kitchen islands add something unique and exceptional to the modern kitchen. Often ushering in visual and textural contrast, these countertops can be combined with islands that are themselves not clad in wood. Elegant, understated and yet timeless, this is a look at some of the best wood-topped kitchen islands along with many benefits that they offer –
Mix and Match Different Countertops
One of the cool kitchen countertop trends these days is to combine different kitchen countertops across the room while still managing to create a curated, modern look...