8 by 12 cutting boards are small enough for smaller kitchens or work spaces but large enough to prepare a small to medium sized meal. For dinner or family cooking, I would recommend a 12 by 16. Many who have bought cutting boards use them as decoration or as cheese boards for entertainment. I build each cutting board to withstand the test of time and of use. They are built thick to combat warping and splitting. Each cutting board has feet on the bottom to prevent water from sitting on the bottom and to keep a nice air flow at all times.

I recommend picking up some butcher block oil. applying it monthly increases the longevity of the cutting board. 

A full care guide can be found on my website under "care and information"