wouldn't do that-ask to see all his premium edges....I think there are 3 or 4 different premium ogee variations....maybe stick with the same family that way. Not sure why, but waterfall looks 1980's to me,and[to my eyes] mostly blends with bullnose.

I had 8 different choices. I went with a roman ogee. At least that is what they called it. I could only do it on my island because of cost.

This is one regret i have with my kitchen. I did ogee on the island and eased in the rest of the kitchen. If i could do again i would do eased all around. With the granite i chose (very quartzy) it just doesn't look as good with solid look of the eased edge. Also the kids have spilled stuff by putting it too close to that edge on island. I don't think it matters that there are 2 types of edges in the kitchen - i just like the look of the eased (pencil) edge better. I learned that just because it costs more doesn't mean its better!

I have eased around the perimeter and large ogee on the island. I like the eased edge on the perimeter because it gives your more usable counter and every inch counts. Since the island is so deep taking away that inch from the edge is no big deal. I do prefer the look of the large ogee edge though. I think most people would not notice the different edges if one is very simple.

Good suggestions and advice. We hadn't thought about losing part of the width to the ogee, and that could very well be a deciding factor since our island top is only 25" wide and the bar top is only 18" wide. We'll have to rethink this.

Thanks to everyone.

I have to say I love the eased edge all around- one of my favorite parts of my kitchen- clean and simple.

Oops! I went looking online today for edge profiles and saw that what I was told (or thought I was told...I must have misunderstood) was waterfall edging is really 1/4 or 1/2 bull nose. I now know that waterfall edging is totally different and not what I would want.

So my original post and many or all responding comments are moot.

If anyone cares to take the time, just substitute "1/4 or 1/2 bull nose" for "waterfall" in my original post and respond again.

Sorry for the mix-up...

The eased edge and 1/4 to 1/2 bullnose are the easiest to work with, in terms of cleaning, not having water drip onto you cabinets among other practical considerations. Ogee edges are beautiful, but they are more maintenance prone and do take up space. We went with 1/2 bullnose and are very happy with it...adds just enough softness and are easy on maintenance. Good luck!

I always like the fancy edges! I paid a lot extra to have ogee on my Silestone in my first kitchen remodel.
Now, maybe because I am a lot older, the simpleness appeals to me.

I did not specify an edge on my MBR and hutch marble, so he did eased on top and bottom, and I LOVE it!

Nancy

we did the demi-bullnose and we love it... easy to clean, just wipe crumbs right into trash can. it also makes the granite look "thick" and i also think you see more of it with that edge. would do again..

for us, it was not an upgrade.

Photos or URLs would help this discussion.

(Curmudgeon opinion here.)

Very glad to see the comments about plainer edges. Before you buy, go try wiping liquids off of samples of each multi-edged surface. Also measure how much work surface you lose by choosing certain (useless) fancy edges.

Ask yourself "who are you trying to impress?" and then put the ogee on the surfaces that face them. Give the cook a practical edge.

We hear reports about the problem keeping the downward angled edges clean when the top is shorter than the bottom of the ogee--if you want a more practical multi-edge, put the downward plane toward the cabinet and not toward the room and give the large surface to the top edge. Also cuts down on dusting.

Maybe I am just boring, I prefer one style rather than
mixing. I guess if you were mixing materials. Marble and
wood than sure mixing edges.

And here is my favorite edge. And the island edge is
different than the cooking area but they are different
materials. It works.
~boxer

and a few more favorites...

Notice the island is the same edge as the perimeter

Boxer- I love your 2nd pic! Is that ogee?? I'll have a marble perimeter and wood island. Is your 2nd to last pic just an eased edge for the wood?

Thanks!

Great informative answers! Just what we were looking for. We'll take everything said into consideration and make a decision.

Thanks!