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Waterfall edge or not??

9 years ago
Please help with my kitchen counter dilemma. Do you think I should add a waterfall edge to the end of this breakfast bar? It would only be on the right side because the counter narrows on the left. The kitchen will be all white flat slab doors. Going for a modern look. Do you think waterfall edges limits your leg space and will it just be a nuisance? Also will it look odd or off balance to only have the edge on the right side? I have attached pictures of my breakfast bar and the quartz we chose. Thanks for your help!

Comments (24)

  • 9 years ago
    I should add the countertop overhang will be 12"
  • 9 years ago

    I would not bother because the waterfall would face a wall/travel area. It seems like it would be a waste of time and money. If the proposed waterfall would have been facing into the room I would have said yes.

  • 9 years ago

    I would not do the waterfall edge.

  • 9 years ago

    Why Virginia... just curious as you say you don't agree, but I would love to know why... I did struggle a bit with that too.

  • 9 years ago
    Porter what did you decide? It is a focal point right when you walk into my kitchen so I'm really leaning toward doing it.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    You need to consider how important this is to you. The cost to add this feature isn't worth worrying about. The big issue is do you want it/will you enjoy it once you have it? Good luck with your project!

  • 9 years ago
    Im
  • 9 years ago

    My personal opinion is if you like the look of a waterfall edge on that end that it doesn't matter where it's facing. It's a, "look" and even if it leads to no place meaning a room that is open to an adjacent open area or not. If one likes the look in their space it's OK. As mentioned above, "you need to consider how important the, "look" is to you". I interjected, "the look" as Gray Walter did not use that.

  • PRO
    9 years ago
    Go for it! This is one space where I think it will look great. A wow, as soon as you walk into the kitchen. And the Quartz will look great with your beautiful floor tiles.
  • 9 years ago
    I don't care about the extra $500 of doing the waterfall. I'm spending $40k on this kitchen remodel. So if will make a big statement than it's worth every penny. I was just concerned because my kitchen is not vet big and I don't want anything making it appear smaller...
  • 9 years ago

    Given the color of your floors and the counters/waterfall.... go for it as mentioned above! Sleek, modern and clean looking. The kitchen above is smaller and more, "closed in" if you will.

  • 9 years ago
    Porter Edun, thanks so much for your help! I'm going to go for it! I will post a pic when completed. :)
  • 9 years ago
    I would do it for sure! If you're going for a sleek look, than yes, especially with that countertop. Is that eternal Calacatta gold?
  • 9 years ago
    It's Silestone calacutta gold quarts
  • 9 years ago
    Oops! Yes eternal calacutta gold quartz
  • 9 years ago
    I've seen many kitchens with a waterfall on one side only. They look great. If you're going for modern, sleek, clean lines, then yes. You'll also show the veining of that counter even more.
  • 9 years ago

    I think it depends on if you really really love the style. It seems like a "trend" to me that in 10-15 years will end up looking dated. But if you really love the look, that shouldn't matter, if you're just thinking of it because all the interior design sites have it right now, I'd stick with a more traditional look.

  • 9 years ago
    Go for it! Love your flooring and your slab choice. Enjoy!!!
  • 9 years ago
    I agree that it would look great in your kitchen! I absolutely love a beautiful waterfall edge.
  • 9 years ago

    I said I would not do it because of the space that it "looks" like you have from the pictures. Once you put the edge on its going to limit your space where your chairs are. I think it will just make things a bit tight. This is just my opinion. I love the look of the idea but i would worry about space

  • PRO
    9 years ago

    When you waterfall with a veined slab, the slab is only so long and the waterfall eats up a third of your slab. This isn't bad or good, but it affects slab yield and seam placement considerably. The waterfall has got to match; it's doubtful you'll get a match on the deck, but you probably wouldn't have gotten that anyway.

  • 8 years ago

    What did you end up doing?? Pictures please!

  • 5 years ago

    any update ?


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