its pretty, mimics the cabs... i don't see any downside to it. you have to love it!

my personal preference is a different shape to contrast the cabs... like demi-bullnose. makes the counter look thicker and softens the square cab lines.

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Wow. Like it a lot.

I like that much better than a mitered edge.

It's nice!

It is probably more delicate than a bulkier edge so watch the cast iron and crock pot inserts around it.

I just noticed the designer mostly used that edge over shaker doors, although that first kitchen is quite traditional and busy in other ways.

I am using this door in dark stained ribbon mahogany - https://www.wood-mode.com/cabinetry-options/door-styles/overlay-doors/recessed-panel/barcelona-recessed

Still think that the edge will work?

Really hard when I can't mock it up with the correct materials.

I am no pro, but I think those cabinets are somewhat busy and the edge may make the overall look too busy. JMHO

Argh! Hate these last minute panics! ;-)

The house is a Spanish style so the more intricate cabinets go well with the overall look. Maybe I should just keep to a mitered edge (with edge softened and not sharp) and keep the counter edge simple and understated.

In my previous kitchen I did a fancier edge on the island only and I was happy with it. Definitely hope the pros weigh in for you, I hate last minute panics...I'm the queen of self doubt.

I think it's the wrong profile for those doors, really.

Go back to your original plan!

Twosit, I can't do a fancier edge on the island because I have a large peninsula too, so it would look odd to have them have different edges. I do like the look when the island is the only "floating" counter. All my edges will be the same whatever I pick. I have 4 hours till the fabricator shows up ... feels like last minute cramming for an exam!

KISS, Keep It Simple SSSS. There are lots of places to spend your money, this isn't one of them. Your first idea is your best. Stick with it.

My first thought on seeing that suggested edge was "Why?" And Second thought was, "Hope you have an excellent fabricator to make those edges look as book matched as the photos."

My fabricator would do an excellent job and would not charge any more, but my whole vision has been about the range wall being the focal point so I really don't need counter edges that say "hey, look I'm different".

I do usually like to do things that are slightly different/unique, but this isn't the place to do it. I am doing a dark stained kitchen which is already pretty different and not on trend!!!

I should probably stop looking at counter edges on Houzz before I go cross-eyed! ;-)

upon seeing your doors, i would say no..... they have a lot of detail, so i would keep the edge simple....

Yup, stop looking. I like your proposed edge, but not with those gorgeous cabinets. Go simple, go traditional. The demi-bullnose would be a good choice.

What is the difference between a mitered edge and an eased edge?

are they the same?

Not to alarm you, OP, but based on the nightmare stories in this forum, it seems the edge you posted in the first pic would be easier for your fabricator to pull off than would a mitered edge: no horizontal seam to 'hide'. That said, I tend to be a minimalist and find the two-layer look a bit much.

Ok I changed my mind after seeing your gorgeous cabinets. They have enough detail in them that you really should keep the counter edge simple.

Mitered edge it is! I always feel good knowing that I looked at all (or as many as I could find) the options out there.

javiwa, I'm not worried about the fabricator's abilities. He made a built up scalloped and curved limestone mantle for my master bedroom fireplace, so I know his work. With a miter there is no side seam, The seam is hidden right on the knife edge and I know he will bookmatch the pieces.

ILR, mitered and eased edge will mostly look the same, but the mitered will be much thicker.

This photo has eased on back counter and mitered on island. A mitered edge can be sharp or sanded down a bit. I'm no expert but that is what I have seen. Also each fabricator will have their own interpretation of how rounded their eased edges are. You should ask for a sample of what they actually do.

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Some of this is regional depending on the availability of 2 cm or 3 cm slabs. CA seems to mostly have 2 cm slabs so people build up the edges to make them look a bit thicker.

I've seen this on a home improvement show. The bottom piece is an add on to make a thinner piece look like a thicker piece of stone.

Chispa...gotcha. It’s really substantial looking. That pic has a beautiful countertop. They are calling it Sea Pearl Quartzite. Do you think it’s similar to your Taj Mahal?

ILR, Sea Pearl and Taj Mahal are similar in their look and veining, but the coloring is slightly different. Sea Pearl is more white/green/gray and TM is more cream/gray/beige.

Make sure you test any quartzite you like to make sure it isn't a mislabeled marble.

Fabricator was here. He does great work and has a great design eye, but is a bit disorganized! He ran out of templating material, so he will be back Tuesday. He'll make two profile samples and bring them on Tuesday. I am doing the miter with a softened edge and the samples will have the seam in different areas to see which I prefer.

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