Why is it that you want to change to a waterfall edge countertop? It seems to me, that will be a massive amount of money and construction mess (for new countertop, complete design change of your island and repairs to the floor) to change such a small detail on what is already a gorgeous island and kitchen. The legs to your island is what makes it appear to be a furniture quality peice and the crown jewel of your kitchen.

It's probably doable if your contractor says that it is but remember he/she is in the business of making money. Yeah, you can do it, but should you? You should always think about resale and the amount of money you'll spend on this will never be seen in resale. It breaks my heart to hear that someone is losing $5,000+ because of a cosmetic issue they "fixed" and the new home buyers are not willing to pay the upcharge. You're kitchen is absolutely beautiful and as long as there is nothing wrong with the island (countertops are cracked, wood is rotting etc...) save the money and do something with it that will increase the value of your home.

On the other side, if you have the budget that resale does not matter, then do it!

I agree with the others. Huge waste of money to change something that is so beautiful. Change your countertop if you must, but leave that island alone.

I agree with the others. A waterfall edge is something more appropriate for a contemporary kitchen.

I would reface front of island flush with the legs making the island bigger. This way you keep the floor as is because you have increased the islands footprint. If they are actual doors you could pull boxes forward when top is off. Obviously you will have to refinish island.

I would change the counter top color before adding a waterfall edge. Make sure you know what exactly you are getting. Mitered or butt style edge?

If you do go to the trouble and expense, consider running the island in the opposite direction. Personally, I don't like the mass and bulk of it with all the slim, glass cabs behind it. Show us the rest of the space and people may see it differently.

A waterfall edge is a CONTEMPORARY detail for a contemporary style kitchen ( see images below), and you have a traditional style kitchen. This is like mixing apples and oranges. They simply don't work together.

Your panel details are so much better than most of the kitchen islands that have those terrible brackets holding up the counter top. Embrace what you have.