Butcher block countertops, which were popular in the '70s and '80s ... The '70s and '80s kitchens had a lot of brown and dark ...

Dark butcher block on a kitchen counter, with a knife-stand and bowls set in the far back corner - Sheila Say/Shutterstock ...

The wooden butcher block countertop makes a beautiful centerpiece in the kitchen, thanks to its subtle checkerboard pattern.