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Grothouse is the nationally recognized authority on wood countertops, butcherblocks, bar tops and tables. From our exclusive Durata® finish and our cutting edge technology continues to impress the experts. Our organic surfaces are featured in many books , magazines and television shows. Click on the photograph to read the features, learn more about Grothouse and be inspired by the award winning designs our clients create.

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Partial Remodeling with Grothouse Wood Countertops

Affordable Kitchen Upgrades

Instead of dealing with the stress of completely remodeling your kitchen, Affordable Kitchen Upgrades offers the wonderful idea of partial remodeling. Adding a wood countertop to your kitchen island or table is one example used to upgrade with only a few days of disruption in your kitchen.

The Best Homes from This Old House

The Best Homes from This Old House

Grothouse wood countertops and custom tables are featured in The Best Homes from This Old House™. Norm Abram toured our facility as part of our first of four appearances on This Old House Television Show™. We are honored to be included in projects with such talented and quality conscious professionals. This book highlights our wood butcherblocks, wood countertops and custom tables. It is a great read for any homeowner in need of inspiration and guidance.

Kitchen Centric

Kitchen Centric

DeGiulio continues to impress with his award winning designs. This book features the custom cutting boards manufactured by Grothouse. Each board is custom made to DeGiulio’s specifications and is laser engraved with the client’s name. The plantation teak used is the highest quality renewable wood, and the rich warm tones contrast nicely with the marble countertops.

No Place Like Home

No Place Like Home

Stephen St Onge chose Grothouse Lumber to create a distressed architects desk for an attic renovation. For the past two years, Stephen has been seen by millions of homeowners with his monthly column in Better Homes and Gardens magazine and his appearances on programs such as The Today Show, Oprah, The View and CNN. In addition House Beautiful magazine named him “one of the top fifteen designers in America.”

The Countertop Book

The Countertop Book

Grothouse Lumber was included in the recently published Countertop Book, written by Mary Anne Piccirillo and published by Schiffer publishing. The book, which is a resource for individuals researching various countertop options, features a wide range of wood surfaces manfuactured by Grothouse.

Better Homes & Gardens

Whole Green Catalog

Grothouse Lumber’s wood countertops were included in the Rodale-published book Whole Green Catalog: 1000 Best Things for You and the Earth. The book includes tips, reviews, and advice on ways that consumers can minimize their impact on the environment. Grothouse’s wood tops were featured as the original green countertop surface.

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WHEN: June 21, 2013

“Intro to Wood Countertops” Online Training

“Intro to Wood Countertops” Online TrainingGrothouse offers a one hour NKBA CEU certified course entitled “Intro to Wood Countertops”.

WHERE:
GOTO Meeting
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WHEN: July 19, 2013

“Intro to Wood Countertops” Online Training

“Intro to Wood Countertops” Online TrainingGrothouse offers a one hour NKBA CEU certified course entitled “Intro to Wood Countertops”.

WHERE:
GOTO Meeting
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Posted May 9, 2013

Join us in welcoming Annalisa to the Grothouse Team

Annalisa joins Grothouse wood countertop TeamPlease join us in welcoming Annalisa to the Grothouse Team. Learn More About Annalisa »


Posted May 1, 2013

NKBA Best Kitchen Award 2013 features Wenge Wood Countertops

NKBA Best Kitchen Award 2013 features Wenge Wood CountertopsCongratulations to Wendy F. Johnson, CKD, CBD of Designs for Living, for winning NKBA Best Kitchen Award. A wenge countertop crafted by Grothouse was used in the baking station and a separate dining island. Learn More About NKBA Best Kitchen Award »

Posted April 29, 2013

“The Beautiful One” El Guapo Wood Countertop Edge Profile

Maple with Brazilian Cherry Checkerboard El Guapo EdgeGrothouse continues to revolutionize their solid wood surfaces by offering our newest and largest El Guapo edge profile for any construction style. Learn More About El Guapo Edge Profiles »

Posted April 19, 2013

Flash Back Friday ~ Building Grothouse ~ 2004

Grothouse staff helps construct shop buildingsThis Friday we are flashing back to the construction of our shops. Teamwork and skilled craftsmanship were the key components to our success. Read More About Grothouse Construction »

Posted April 2, 2013

Custom Butcher Block Countertop Crafted by Grothouse to look like Piano Keyboard

Wenge w/ Maple Butcher Block Countertop | Piano KeyboardA Custom Butcher Block Countertop was crafted to look like a piano keyboard. The countertop is made of Wenge in Butcher Block with Maple Edge Grain construction style. Learn More About The Piano Keyboard »