Kitchen counter, part two

So as promised, here's what we are thinking of doing with the island counter. Butcher block!

Yes, I realize this would mean we have two different color counters, since we'd only be replacing the island with this, but butcher block is pretty cool. you can prep food on it and all you have to do is soak it in mineral oil to maintain it. Plus, i think it would really tie into the old farmhouse idea.

Since the island is a different piece of countertop anyway, I think it would work alright. Sort of like this:

 

But in completely different colors, of course.

Now we just need to figure out which color/wood (maple, cherry, walnut, etc)

and style (end or edge, I'm thinking edge)

we want :)