Kitchen nowadays becomes very crowded. Although houses and kitchens become bigger, appliances and kitchenware also increase in number. As a result, bigger kitchens definitely seem to be less spacious. So, the challenge today is on making your kitchen look spacious despite all the cabinetry, furniture and all the appliances. In contemporary houses, the most common kitchen countertop used is granite. So, if you have a granite countertop or thinking to have a granite countertop, you should also consider granite countertop edge styles. Why?
Perhaps, you might think that choosing granite countertop edge styles is purely based on the design of your kitchen.
While that is one thing, apart from beauty and aesthetics, countertop edge styles also have important roles to play. Edge styles contribute to the safety, comfort, and cleanliness of the countertop. Countertop edges make your small kitchen appear larger and more spacious. Likewise, it also makes bigger kitchens fuller and not look empty.
Top Five Granite Countertop Edge Styles
To know which is the best style for you, we showcase five of the most popular granite countertop edge styles we offer. Check them out one by one and select the best that fits your style and the overall theme of your kitchen.
Straight Edge
If you prefer a simple design, then complement it with simple edge styles. Or, if you have an elegant furniture, appliance or if the countertop itself is very interesting, don’t draw people’s attention to the edges. Instead, make your countertop simple and neat with the straight edge style. Although it’s named “straight,” it isn’t really sharp. There is some rounding of the edge to prevent injuries and damage to the stone. So, you can feel that it has really smooth edges and very nice to touch. You can decide how much rounding you want as well.
Half Bullnose Edge
This is one of the most common granite countertop edge styles. Next to the straight edge, you can have a more elaborate rounding at the edge. It gives a more curvy feel to the whole kitchen area. This specifically highlights the beautiful patterns of the granite slab. Since it just has very simple curved lines, it’s very easy to clean and maintain. There are also no extra groves and details where the dust and dirt can collect.
Waterfall Edge
A step higher and more elegant to the half bullnose edge is the waterfall edge. It features a demi-bullnose edge. Waterfall edge features a curve from the top of the countertop which drops towards the bottom of the slab to the floor. It’s really like a waterfall. You can also opt to have double or triple waterfall edges. It’s elegant and perfect for darker and medium-colored of the granite slab. It’s expensive looking and makes the countertop sturdier.
Ogee Edge
This style features a wavy edge. A single ogee edge has a concave from the top to the middle and a convex rounding from the middle towards the bottom edge of the countertop. It is more likely to represent an S-style profile. This is very common in larger kitchens and may come from the simple single ogee edge to double and so on. This provides a little elegance, beauty, and functionality. Although the concave area catches dirt, it’s not very difficult to wipe out the collected dirt in this area.
Beveled Edge
This is also one of the most common edges styles for contemporary kitchens because it’s easy to clean. It comes with a 45-degree angle clipped flat surface. But, the angle is not strictly 45-degree, you can customize it to fit your needs. You can also choose to have the double beveled edge to make it more stylish. In addition, it’ll also make the kitchen appear brighter and more appealing. Since it’s like a variation of the straight edge, it’s very easy to clean and maintain. Furthermore, it gives a heavier and more modern look to your kitchen countertops.
Apart from the these five, Fidelity Builders and Design, Inc. also offers custom granite countertop edge styles.
You can use not just one countertop slab, but two or three. For example, you can have a double or a triple waterfall edge with two granite slabs. These slabs, of course, are glued together to make it more stable. In addition, you can opt to choose whether laminate or stone. Professional countertop installers at Fidelity Builders and Design Inc., help you bring out the uniqueness of your personality. They can enhance the design of your granite countertop by insetting diamond, patterns, and other shapes.
Fidelity Builders and Design, Inc., is the most experienced when it comes to counter edge styles, especially with granite. So, rest assured that you are in good hands. Give us a call and talk to us right away. We are more than willing to assist you and turn your dream kitchen into a reality.