Why End Grain Works Harder (and Smarter) in the Kitchen
When it comes to wood countertops and cutting surfaces, there’s a lot more going on beneath the surface than meets the eye. End grain construction, often spotted by its eye-catching checkerboard pattern, is more than just a design choice. It's a functional powerhouse,...
Summer Countertop Maintenance for High-End Residences: Engineered Elegance for Warm-Weather Durability
In homes where every detail is thoughtfully considered, countertops aren’t just surfaces, they’re investments in form and function. And when summer brings humidity, heat, and more time spent gathering, it’s important that those surfaces can keep up. That’s where...
Walnut Waterfall Counter designed by Showcase Kitchens
Showcase Kitchens designed this sleek kitchen featuring a Walnut Waterfall Counter.
Reclaimed Chestnut Island Counter designed by Jacob Evans Kitchen and Bath
Jacob Evans Kitchen and Bath designed this beautiful rustic kitchen with a modern flair, featuring a reclaimed chestnut island counter.
Gold Award Winning Waterfall Countertop
Congratulations to Krista Agapito of S&W Kitchens for winning Kitchen & Bath Design News Kitchens Over $225,000 Gold Award featuring a Walnut Waterfall Countertop
Percent of Kitchen Remodeling Budgets Spent on Countertops
The percent of kitchen remodeling budgets spent on countertops is increasing.
Beige Kitchen Designs with Dark Wood Counters
Currently trending and growing in popularity are beige kitchen designs with dark wood counters.
Congratulations Matthew Quinn!
We would like to take the honor of congratulating the prestigious Matthew Quinn for winning Kitchen & Bath Business Person of the Year!
Jen Kell, AKBD appointed to Mid-Atlantic Territory Manager for Grothouse Wood Surfaces

125″ Walnut Butcher Block Countertop designed by Nikki Trivisonno of Somrak Kitchens
A 125″ Walnut Butcher Block Countertop was designed by Nikki Trivisonno of Somrak Kitchens for the large kitchen island in this traditional white kitchen.
Ash Wood Kitchen Island Countertop designed by Kitchen Studio of Monterey Peninsula
An Ash Wood Kitchen Island Countertop creates the perfect place to gather in this soft teal kitchen designed by Jillian Clark of Kitchen Studio of Monterey Peninsula Inc.













