![]() My word of advice would be to make sure you love the stone you specify for a waterfall edge because you are using a great deal more of the material and certainly making a statement with it!” Emily Koch, JCR Design Group. My first inclination was to call it a trend because we have seen so many recently however as it is always done with classic stone, it is not a style that I believe will expire anytime soon. “I think the waterfall edge will remain a classic. It eliminates the edge for kiddos to hit their head on and acts as a visual break if using contrast colors on the cabinets." Amy Herman, brooksBerry. There is an array of material options in different thicknesses that allow the veining to seamlessly match the side to the top while the waterfall style gives the kitchen a more chic and sophisticated look. “It has become a classic over the past few years. The style fits with a more contemporary, sleek kitchen.” Jim Baygents, National Kitchen & Bath. “Classic, if the application is done well and the design supports it. This classic feature is a must on your kitchen design checklist.” Jane Ganz, Directions In Design. Concrete waterfall tops, constructed on site, work with many styles, from contemporary to industrial. Waterfall edge countertops can be specified in natural stone or man-made materials and the color selection is endless. The sleek simplicity updates the traditional kitchen and gives the area a lighter feel. Since wood flooring has become the staple of kitchen design, the waterfall edge creates a beautiful flowing, contrasting connection to the floor. “Serving as an unexpected and unique focal point for the kitchen, waterfall edge countertops have become a classic. I believe it will stay in fashion for a while, propagated by the stone and quartz suppliers and manufacturers, but is unlikely to become a classic." David Schneider, brooksBerry. This is not something you can find in any historic home. The end cabinet often is the introduction to the cabinet color and style.” CJ Knapp, Yours by Design. ![]() Many installations require the end cabinet be open or have storage behind a door. While I do love the look of the waterfall and have used it, the look is great for sleek, contemporary spaces, not for traditional spaces. I think it’s exciting to take the idea of stone on the end of an island and do it in a way that is fresh and designed specifically for a home.” Anne Boedges, Anne Marie Design Studio. However, it does create functional challenges, such as the code requirements for receptacles in islands. It’s become quite popular lately, and if done well, it’s so amazing! It’s not classic, as it hasn’t been around for a long time, but I hate to label it as a total craze because it can be modified into even new and more varied applications. ![]() “Hesitantly, this trendsetting feature of kitchen design would be categorized as a craze. “The waterfall edge is a very nice transitional -to-contemporary design element but definitely a CRAZE!” Chris Powers, Alspaugh Kitchen & Bath. For our Jan/Feb kitchen issue, we asked local design professionals their thoughts on waterfall edge countertops in the kitchen. ![]()
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