Whether you’ve just redecorated your kitchen and added new work surfaces or haven’t made any major changes to your kitchen at all, it’s always important to protect your work surfaces. A typical roll top kitchen surface will have to put up with a lot, such as scratches or chips from cutlery, but you should never use your work surface for cutting foods. It’s not hygienic but it’s also bad for the surface. If you have a good selection of solid wooden chopping boards, you can protect your surfaces and ensure they’re easy to wipe clean, whilst they will not pick up too many scratches or marks either. The right chopping boards can make a big difference in your kitchen, and if you have the space, a designated island is a great option because it gives you a dedicated area where you can place your chopping board and prepare food.