We are building a new house and for an island that will be approximately 4'x4' I would liek to build a butcher block countertop. We envision the island to be a painted cabinet. The surrounding counters will be granite with a shaker style cherry cabinet.
Right now open to all suggestions. Was thinking maple with end grain up(1 3/4" x 1 3/4") interspersed with some other exotic wood, such as wenge or purple heart are similar.
Thanks in advance,
Tim in Houston.