2009 Magazine Articles Featuring Grothouse Wood Countertops and Butcher Block Countertops

In 2009 many Grothouse products were published in magazines. To read the articles and learn more, click on the photograph of the magazine cover. Be inspired by the award winning designs our clients have created and then create your own. To obtain photography or expert information, please contact Denise Grothouse at dgrothouse@glumber.com.

Beautiful Kitchens December 2009
Plantation Teak Wood Cutting Board

A laser-engraved Plantation Teak Wood Cutting Board manufactured by Grothouse is in the December 2009 edition of Beautiful Kitchens. The publication accommodated an article on de Giulio Kitchen Design of Illinois.

Kitchen & Bath Design News December 2009
Durata® Wood Finish

Product & Literature Showcase features Grothouse’s Durata® Wood Finish.

Residential Design & Build November/December 2009
Custom Wood Bar Top

Wood works – there’s nothing like a Grothouse Custom Wood Countertop to make a kitchen stand apart from the others on the block. In the article is a Wood Bar Top and a teardrop shaped checkerboard butcher block countertop.

Fine Homebuilding Kitchens & Baths Fall/Winter 2009
Cherry Wood Butcher Block Countertop

A design by Blue Bell Kitchens cleverly includes two Cherry and Maple Striped Wood Butcher Block Countertops that flank the baking station and food preparation area.

Lehigh Valley Style October 2009
Custom Wood Countertops

Lehigh Valley Style magazine from October 2009 embraced a number of Wood Countertops manufactured by Grothouse.

Custom Home Magazine October 2009
History of Grothouse

A profile of Grothouse was in the October 2009 edition of Custom Home Magazine. The article discussed the history of Grothouse and mentioned a particularly memorable project.

Kitchen & Bath Design News October 2009
Custom Wood Countertops

Clarke Luxury Appliance Showroom is in an article detailing how specifying appliances correctly will lead to optimum design results and increased profits. Clark chose Grothouse Wood Countertops for their showroom and culinary center.

NKBA Profiles Fall 2009
Eco-Friendly Wood Countertops

An Article written by Paul Grothouse “Go green… with wood” – The demand for eco-friendly solutions in today’s kitchen and bath designs has led to an overwhelming array of products that claim to serve that particular niche. One material that is – and always has been – environmentally friendly is wood.

Connecticut Cottages & Gardens July/August 2009
Walnut Wood Butcher Block Countertop

The July/August 2009 edition of Connecticut Cottages & Gardens was in a custom Hickory and Walnut Checkerboard Butcher Block Countertop manufactured by Grothouse.

Lehigh Valley Dreams – New Home & Remodeling
Butcher Block Countertop

Social attraction article features a Grothouse 5 foot by 9 foot Butcher Block Countertop.

Lehigh Valley Dreams | #9
Wood Countertops | Butcher Block Countertops

Grothouse crafts extremely large, unusually shaped, and intricately designed wood countertops and butcher block countertops in a wide variety of standard and unique wood species.

National Hardwoods July 2009
Grothouse Owners are KBIS Exhibitors

Many KBIS exhibitors noted that their company is repositioning for the forthcoming economic reality after the recession bottoms out. Denise & Paul Grothouse are photographed KBIS exhibitors.

Better Homes & Gardens Beautiful Kitchens Summer 2009
Cherry Wood Island Countertop

Beautiful Kitchens featured a Grothouse wood island countertop in the Summer 2009 edition, in an article on timeless looks in the Kitchen. The Brazilian Cherry Wood Island Countertop was designed as part of an English cottage kitchen.

Design New Jersey April/May 2009
Butcher Block Island Countertop

Design New Jersey featured a 3" thick butcher block island countertop in a random mix of Wenge, Zebrawood, and Sapele Mahogany.

NKBA Profiles Spring 2009
Walnut Wood Countertop

Kitchen & Bath designer Jennifer Gilmer, CKD, was featured in the Spring edition of Profiles magazine as the winner of the Pinnacle of Design award. Jennifer’s winning design included a Walnut Wood Countertop by Grothouse that was part of a moveable table that could be used either indoors or outdoors on the deck.

Midwest Living March/April 2009
Butcher Block Countertop

Midwest Living’s March/April 2009 edition featured a butcher block countertop that was integrated as part of a bold, bright kitchen design. The two-tone checkerboard block helped tie together yellow and dark brown cabinetry used within the kitchen.

Kitchen & Bath Design News Directory & Buyers’ Guide February 2009
Grothouse Wood Countertops

Grothouse is included as a supplier in the Year-Round Guide to Products and Suppliers

House Beautiful February 2009
Wood Countertop Designs by Grothouse

House Beautiful included Grothouse products in their February 2009 issue. The magazine provided a roundup of best products for the kitchen and included three of Grothouse’s wood countertop designs in the listing.

Country Living February 2009
Grothouse Wood Counters

Wood counters by Grothouse were featured as part of an 18th century farmhouse kitchen design in the February 2009 edition of Country Living. The Burmese Teak Wood Counters were the perfect fit for the relaxed, functional design by Nancy Taylor.

Home & Design Sourcebook January 2009
Wenge and Maple Wood Checkerboard Butcher Block Countertop

A large Wenge and Maple Wood Checkerboard Butcher Block Countertop by Grothouse was included as part of a wrap-up on top industry trends for 2009.