I'm going to be building a small countertop for my kitchen island (42" x 70").
Currently, I'm leaning towards walnut as I have light colored cabinets and white walls. This is going to be a butcher block style with edge boards facing up and will be about 2 5/8" thick. I'm going to alternate 1.5" and 3" widths
It's going to be similar to my family room coffee table (shown below).
I'm wondering if anyone has opinions on other wood types. I don't want the striped effect but rather a solid color with good-looking grain patterns. It will be finished with mineral oil and not stained. If anyone has any photos of their creations (counter tops or other slabs), please show them as I'm in my initial research phase now.
My coffee table showing boards on edge and alternating widths. This has the "reclaimed wood effect - my countertop will be more refined:
