A slab sourced from a bowling alley in upstate New York makes for a durable, history-filled surface in this Brooklyn home.

Barnwood is essentially reclaimed wood from century-old ... Finally, reinstall the sink, any appliances, and plumbing lines, and your barnwood countertop is ready to enter service.

Circuitous routes led through the kitchen or living and dining areas in order to reach the bedrooms, and the kitchen, with its dark wood cabinetry and granite countertops, hadn’t been renovated ...