Increased visual appeal easy installation and sophistication make waterfall countertop edges one of the most popular countertop finishes available on the interior decorating market today.
Waterfall granite island.
I love marble and while not the best kitchen surface material it looks gorgeous and can be very nice as a waterfall.
With the waterfall kitchen island you can ensure your granite marble or quartz countertops are seen by all who enter your open floor plan.
This is difficult to do with a waterfall countertop island made from wood marble granite or any other material that contains natural veining.
Granite is a bold material and results in a too bold of an island design.
As you ll see once we get to the price section below going big with the full on waterfall countertop island can be a pricey endeavor.
Mismatched veining will ruin the cascading waterfall effect.
There are a few things you should learn about these great decor pieces before making an investment in them.
The aesthetic may have brought you here but once you learn about the practical reasons for choosing a waterfall edge design you may not be able to resist.
Where they came from how they work and what materials.
It features a frame over the cabinetry making the space tidy that s essential for open layouts.
Finally the advantage that makes most homeowners jump aboard is the durability.
If you have children or pets then you re aware of how most other islands are easily scratched.
The cost of granite countertops is 20 to 75 per square foot depending on the type pattern and color of the material.
Waterfall countertops are countertops that drop vertically down the sides instead of stopping abruptly at the edge of a cabinet or island.
Because of this most designers now use quartz countertops to create the waterfall look.
Waterfall countertop costs stone slabs range from 75 to 120 per square foot for marble granite or quartz and installation can add another 60 to 100 per square foot.
Some examples of granite which look stunning in waterfall kitchen islands are antico cream granite uba tuba granite alpine white granite black marinace granite bordeaux cream granite and black galaxy granite.
This creates a continuous flow and links the floor to the cabinetry in a fluid and natural manner.