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

Once the countertop is attached, flip the IKEA butcher block desk right-side up and you're done. Note: This homemade desk was built to be tall enough for bar stools and can seat several people.

Often, open shelving is added below the counter, with hardwood and ... or as a standing bar when entertaining. Butcher's blocks are almost always made out of wood, and they typically feel more ...