Brooklyn Beckham's kitchen features an innovative feature beloved by designers and chefs alike: a butcher-block island. The wooden countertop adds a sense of character and warmth to a kitchen and is emerging as one of the most popular kitchen upgrades for 2026.
We spotted Brooklyn's butcher block countertop in a recent Instagram video in which he cuts an onion directly on the kitchen island. Not only does it save washing a cutting board, but it's a huge design win. The chef's countertops are a beautiful checkerboard of alternating grains of wood, which is the ideal complement to the smooth white backsplash and shelves that make up the rest of Brooklyn's kitchen.
Furthermore, the look isn't isolated to Brooklyn's space; I've noticed it popping up on every list of kitchen trends for 2026. To explore, let's step inside Brooklyn's kitchen for a sneak preview of what our kitchens might look like in the future. Then, I curated an edit of products to help you tap into the way he uses wood. Finally, Homes & Gardens spoke with interior designers Nina Lichtenstein and Maria O'Brien to get to the bottom of why the butcher block trend is growing, and how to style it in any space.
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If your goal is to cook like Brooklyn Beckham, this stylish butcher block countertop is an absolute necessity. It has built-in drawers and solid construction for a long-lasting and pretty furnishing you will want to use every day.
An easy way to introduce warmth into your cooking space, this acacia wood cutting board is simple but effective. Store it on your kitchen island or countertop for a character and lived-in charm.
The best kitchen accessories are as beautiful as they are functional. In this case, richly grained acacia wood turns out into a smooth, sculptural serving essential. It's naturally suited to everyday use, entertaining or artful display.
When I'm bringing in a new texture or material to my kitchen, I always like to look to my essentials. Your slate and pepper mills are a fun and affordable way to bring in an extra wood tone – I love the unique design of this set from Wayfair.
A farmhouse kitchen staple, these charming spoons will uplift you while you cook. Featuring a whimsical heart-shaped design, they are simply irresistible.
This natural-looking tray offers another smaller way to embrace this organic wooden style without having to repaint any cabinets. The scalloped edges feel at once on-trend and stylishly classic.
Though marble countertops have long been the preferred choice for bringing natural texture into a home, wood is rising as a worthy opponent. As seen in Brooklyn's kitchen, wooden countertops bring warmth and character that would be impossible with stone. This look is especially striking when paired with white.
New York-based designer Nina explains: 'Natural wood tones can balance out the crispness of a white kitchen by adding warmth and character. Try floating wood shelves, a butcher block countertop for your island, wood ceiling beams, or wooden stools. Lighter woods, like maple or oak, create a calming look, while darker wood accents like walnut add a more dramatic contrast that can anchor the space visually.'
The butcher block as kitchen island trend (a la Brooklyn Beckham) fits into the wider shift away from perfection we're seeing across the design space. Maria O'Brien, Vice President of Design at Ruggable, opines: 'Kitchens are moving away from pristine, showroom-style finishes this year, becoming more expressive and personal. Rather than redesigning entire spaces, people are adding character through thoughtful details that make the room feel lived-in.'
Tapping into this trend goes beyond simply installing a butcher block island and calling it a day. As Brooklyn's kitchen shows, a commitment to an imperfect kitchen requires infusing your space with personality.
Maria advises: 'Organic patterns, subtle vintage details, and a bohemian flair reflect a move away from the cool greys and stark whites that have previously given the space a more polished feel and industrial finish. By swapping modern handles for aged brass hardware, hanging copper pots on display, or adding a standalone ‘unfitted’ piece like a vintage butcher’s block or open wooden shelving, will give the space a curated, collected-over-time aesthetic.'
A butcher block is the perfect way to infuse your home with a sense of bygone warmth and character. When even Brooklyn Beckham is on board, it's a pretty good sign that the trend is reaching a boiling point.
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