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Disconnected waterfall countertop

Looking for a needle in a haystack. I saw a picture of an island with a waterfall countertop but the sides were not mitered to the top. There was a space and you could see the wood stain color of the cabinet showing through.

Now I can't find it. Any thoughts on this idea?

Thanks ahead of time

Comments (10)

  • PRO
    last year

    I feel like Beth posted it awhile ago?

    Debbi Washburn thanked HALLETT & Co.
  • PRO
    last year

    I can see the thought of the dust ledge and that is something to consider.

    I thought it was a cool idea for those tops that don't miter well or the pattern is hard to match.


    I found one that was similar but not as nice as the picture I'm looking for.


    Oh well - I'll keep looking!

  • last year
    last modified: last year

    @Debbi Washburn - is this the island that you are referring to? This is the one I thought of when I read your post:







    It doesn't have wood showing through (although, I initially thought it was wood) - it's actually a brass inlay.



    Sorry for adding so many photos if it's the wrong one! Although, it might provide inspiration for what you'd like to do.

    Debbi Washburn thanked dani_m08
  • last year

    "I can see the thought of the dust ledge and that is something to consider." I was a bit worried about that with my shaker style cabinets (I didn't want a bevel.) I use a very soft paint brush to clean the rails on the doors and drawers, and also the gaps between and below side panels (as below.) Fast and easy :)

    It all depends on you/your client, but I don't find it to be any trouble and I think the only alternative might be all slab fronts?

    Debbi Washburn thanked chicagoans
  • last year

    Maybe this?



    Debbi Washburn thanked rebunky
  • PRO
    last year

    I would like to see your space since IMO waterfall islands really only work in very contemporary kitchens ideally with nothing in the island

    Debbi Washburn thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • PRO
    last year

    @dani_m08 that is the pic! Thanks so much

    @Patricia Colwell Consulting there is a sink in the island. I am not super fond of the waterfall but the designer the customer is working with has them wanting it. In this plan, I do not mind it. The house is being redone with very modern shed roof lines so it will fit the design of the home.

    Here are a couple of perspectives



    The left wall is all windows looking onto a lake.

    The client was told by the granite fabricator that the waterfall on the island will chip on the miter - they are doing taj mahal.


    Thanks for everyone's help!

  • last year

    @Debbi Washburn - so glad that was the right island!! I immediately thought of that island - but then I couldn't find the post - until I finally remembered that it was in a post about Neolith countertops!


    I thought the way the waterfall was handled was a great idea - and I asked him (can't remember the user name right now) how it was constructed. That's when he sent me a couple other photos - including the close up one showing the brass inlay. Seems like a great idea to avoid the issues many fabricators have with waterfall edges - plus, it just looks cool!


    Looks like the kitchen is going to be amazing! I assume rift sawn white oak cabinets - is real marble being installed behind the cooktop? What type of granite is being used on the island?

    Debbi Washburn thanked dani_m08
  • PRO
    last year

    They are doing Taj Mahal top and splash - I forgot to update the picture.

    I am intrigued by this disconnected waterfall look.

    Thanks for everyone's help and thoughts!