Not all countertops in the home are suited to stone, particularly, eat-at island and peninsula tops. Both of which seem better suited to the warmth and feel of wood. After all, your elbows and forearms might appreciate the seemingly warmer temperature and softer feel of a wood surface over longer periods of time.

       Literally, the 'warm' surface of a wood dining table is something we all have enjoyed at one time or another. Many kitchen designs allow for the modern dining table to be integral with the cabinet layout. We can build several types of wood countertops to compliment your kitchen's style and function. It is our feeling that a well thought out wood section of countertop can only add to the beauty and function of a kitchen.

       Also, remember that a smaller built-in section of butcher block can increase the hard working nature of your soapstone countertop. An integral wood cutting section merely needs an occasional mineral oil application in the same manner as soapstone. Other non-food prep wood tops may require a tung oil finish to preserve its beauty and performance.

       With good design and construction, wood countertops give many years of service. And, in our opinion, nothing makes a statement like stone and wood surfaces in the kitchen. Past customers have reported that not only do their well-oiled soapstone and wood countertops function well but they enjoy the appearance and feel of these materials together.