The Functional Foundation of Great Kitchens
Some things are optional in a kitchen. End grain butcher block isn’t one of them. At Grothouse, we believe there’s a reason end grain wood has never gone out of style. It brings warmth, function, and a grounded presence to spaces that are increasingly sleek,...
Where Craft Meets Performance: The Grothouse End Grain Standard
End grain wood surfaces are known for their durability, knife-friendliness, and beauty—but at Grothouse, we don’t just make end grain. We refine it. Elevate it. Craft it into something that stands apart from the rest. We treat each piece not just as a product, but as...
Breakfast Bar Tops
Breakfast bar tops are a brilliant way to add extra living space into the kitchen. Most designers choose a solid wood countertop for breakfast bars.
Kitchen Island Shapes
The most common shape is a rectangle, but incorporating unique kitchen island shapes into a design can improve traffic, seating, food prep space and style.
Jeannine Price appointed to Regional Sales Representative for New York, New England for Grothouse Wood Surfaces

Butcher Block Knife Slots
Butcher block knife slots are a popular feature selected for kitchen counters.
Custom Wood Kitchen Countertop History
Wood kitchen countertop history dates back to the early 1900’s when all things house-related were taken over by an exciting wave of modernization.
Countertop Design Trend: Wood Countertops and Apron Sinks
A current countertop design trend is pairing a wood countertop with an apron sink. This is a timeless combination that is popular in any style kitchen.
Solid Wood Experts on Sell It Like Serhant
Ryan Serhant came to Grothouse, Inc. in Germansville, Pennsylvania to learn from solid wood experts for his new series on Bravo TV, Sell It Like Serhant.
The Ultimate Combination of Beauty and Brawn
Walnut Counters with Cove Edges are the ultimate combination of beauty and brawn – a strong, durable wood complete with a bashful edge profile.
What Edge Profile Should I Use for My Kitchen Countertops?
The edge profile of your kitchen countertop may seem like a mundane detail, but it can make a huge difference to the look and function of your countertops.













