I have a friend who has asked me to build her a cutting board section for her kitchen island counter top. She wants it to have contracting dark wood highlights. The primary wood would be hard maple, with full length strips of the darker wood in the middle and near the sides. The overall size would be about 30" x 42".
I have some cherry that I am considering for the contrast wood. Cherry seems to meet the requirements for non-toxicity, closed grain and contrasting color, but I am a bit concerned that the cherry is a little softer than the hard maple. Maybe too soft? Comments?
Does anyone have any suggestions for other woods that would be suitable as a contrast to the lighter maple?
Thanks.
Bob