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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Charlotte Olby

This chic-yet-simple marble hack elevates my budget-friendly wooden kitchen countertops and prevents water damage for way less than you’d think

Country kitchen with neutral cabinets, wooden countertop, white painted exposure stone walls with a stone window reveal and vintage decor pieces including an antique oil painting of a man.

During my kitchen remodel, my dreams of solid marble countertops were dashed pretty early on. Instead, I discovered a clever design trick that gives me some of the look for less, elevates my budget-friendly kitchen, and protects the counters in the process.

After pivoting and falling in love with wooden countertops for their warmth and country charm, I quickly learned that while they're undeniably beautiful, they can also be prone to water damage. Especially around the kitchen sink.

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