Marble Quartz Waterfall Island

What are waterfall countertops.

Marble quartz waterfall island.

Marble granite quartz and travertine are all favorites for waterfall countertops. Sometimes also called risers waterfall style refers to the way the quartz granite or marble countertops extend down the side of an island or cabinet all the way to the floor. Concrete and wood however have entered the waterfall market and unlike stone countertops made of these. Plain white wooden and marble countertops are elevated by the cascading waterfall effect of a seemingly continuous material that travels from countertop to floor.

This is my favorite counter material and as long as it s a subtle color scheme i e. A waterfall kitchen island creates emphasis so it can be used to highlight a dramatic veining pattern in a marble or to showcase rich striations in a patterned granite. Unlike traditional countertops waterfall countertops continue from the edges down to the floor providing a seamless flow of marble quartz or whatever material you opt to go with. I love marble and while not the best kitchen surface material it looks gorgeous and can be very nice as a waterfall.

While pricey waterfall style countertops introduce a clean elegance into any space and often provide a nice common area for guests or family members to share a meal or a conversation. Waterfall countertops are countertops that drop vertically down the sides instead of stopping abruptly at the edge of a cabinet or island. The result is a dynamic eye catching room. Finally the advantage that makes most homeowners jump aboard is the durability.

With the waterfall kitchen island you can ensure your granite marble or quartz countertops are seen by all who enter your open floor plan. If you have children or pets then you re aware of how most other islands are easily scratched. It also works especially well in open plans wherein the waterfall island can be seen well from the other areas in the house. One of the best things about adding an island to the design of the room is the ability to switch up the color scheme.

The aesthetic may have brought you here but once you learn about the practical reasons for choosing a waterfall edge design you may not be able to resist. Solid or light flecks it can look good as waterfall material.