When you start a remodeling project, what you look forward to most is the way the room comes together. The final product should look exactly like what you’ve imagined—right down to the last detail, no matter how small that detail may be. Even a detail as small as the style of your countertop edges matters to the remodel as a whole.
We put together this list of countertop edge types, explaining a bit about each of them so you can get an idea of what will work for your unique remodeled room.
Beveled Edge
If your kitchen or bathroom is in a part of the house that gets a fair share of natural light, a beveled edge can work wonders for you. This type of edge only adds to the brightness of a room with the way it reflects light off of its surface and fills the space. There are two choices when it comes to a beveled edge—a single bevel (with a forty-five-degree cut down the edge) and a double bevel (with a cut on the top and the bottom).
Square Edge
When you think of a square edge, the first image that pops into your mind is probably something ultra-modern and harsh. While this type of edge does coincide well with modern-style kitchens, it’s not as severe as you might think. It’s rounded by a kerf that’s cut into the edge, which makes it significantly less dramatic.
Eased Edge
The top is round on an eased edge while the bottom remains square, which gives this type of edge a similar vibe to the square edge—although the two are not exactly alike. An eased edge has more of a curve to it, which allows it to be more versatile; it looks good in both modern kitchens and in styles that are more traditional.
Bullnose Edge
Bullnose is a style of edge that is known for the amazing way that it pairs with granite countertops. The reason the two go together so well is that a bullnose edge makes granite look even thicker than it is, and it’s known for its soft corners. These soft corners don’t just give granite a more subtle look, but they also encourage spills to drip down the cabinetry instead of falling straight to the floor.
Half-Bullnose Edge
A half-bullnose edge is the midpoint between a bullnose edge and a square edge of a countertop—the top is bullnose and the bottom is square, making the half-bullnose a happy medium between the two. Unlike a bullnose edge that encourages spills to drip down the cabinetry, a half-bullnose edge encourages spills to fall straight to the floor and avoid the cabinetry altogether.
Dupont Edge
The Dupont edge is also similar to the bullnose edge, as it has a straight surface that dips into a curve. This type of edge is known for its versatility because it looks great with any and all types of materials, in any and all styles of kitchen.
Miter Edge
Much like the bullnose edge, the miter edge also has a way of making a countertop look thicker. But even though it makes the countertop look thicker, it doesn’t actually add any cumbersome weight. It accomplishes this look by wrapping the countertop around the sides with a thickened frame.
French Cove Edge
The French cove edge borrows from the Dupont style edge, but it’s much more relaxed than the Dupont is. This type of edge is typically paired with marble countertops; it gives off an elegance that can’t quite be achieved with anything else. It has a bullnose cut that slopes into a square, increasing its classy vibe.
Ogee Edge
Like many that came before it, the ogee edge also borrows from the bullnose style. But unlike the bullnose edge, it doesn’t have a sudden drop—instead, it has an S curve with a straight surface that curves toward the floor.
Waterfall Edge
If you really want your countertop to catch the eye, we recommend waterfall-style edges. They create the look of a never-ending countertop because they don’t have a delineated edge—instead, they drop all the way to the floor.
Chiseled Edge
If your kitchen is more on the rustic side, a chiseled edge countertop might be your best choice. Also called the “broken” or “rock-face” edge, it’s not refined and polished like the other types of edges. Instead, it goes the rough and natural route, which gives it a natural look.
Quirk Edge
The quirk edge looks like a one-step staircase with its L cut, and it pairs well with quartz countertops because of its known sleekness.
Your Countertop Edge
Choosing a unique countertop edge is what makes your kitchen unique as a whole. There are plenty of options to choose from, so if you still need help deciding what will work best for your remodel, don’t hesitate to give us a call at (919) 899-2828.
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3 years ago we chose Marble Unlimited to install our Quartzite countertops. We were thrilled with the beauty of the stone and the professional quality of the installation. When some problems with a slight stain emerged this year, Jennifer, Daniel and their crew promised to take care of it--- despite the fact that we were outside warranty. They have cleaned, dried, and resealed all the tops, and we could not be more grateful. This is a top notch business!!
I hate posting bad reviews, but we had an awful experience at Marble Unlimited. I'm leaving 2 stars because they did offer a full refund for material removal, which was the ultimate resolution. Unfortunately the experience cost us about 4 weeks' additional time without a functional kitchen, and was a nightmare for us all. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt here that this was an honest mistake, but my husband and I were told during our walkthrough that we were purchasing quartzite counters: that these were the natural stone version of the quartz we came to shop for, and would be more durable. We were specifically told we would be able to cut on the counters, set hot pots and pans on the material, and would only have to seal them every 5-10+ years. We therefore spent a little more money on these discounted slabs (they were the last 2 in stock.) Unfortunately these slabs were actually marble, and therefore did not have the properties advertised. We found this out during install, and confirmed it shortly thereafter. To her benefit, Jennifer was as helpful as possible, and I cannot fault her customer service. The reason for my review was my experience with Daniel: after determining we had been misled on what we were buying, he was argumentative, belittling, and just downright rude on the phone. He claimed I was screaming at him on the phone (I have never in my life screamed at a vendor), that no one would have ever told us the material was quartzite, that these counters have been installed in million dollar homes and he couldn't understand why we were unhappy, etc... I was shaking with anger and adrenaline after being spoken to that way over the phone. Based on our experience, I obviously cannot recommend Marble Unlimited for your countertop needs, and would urge you to take your business elsewhere.
Great team and staff here at Marble Unlimited. Andrew helped me with all my questions and inquires and we overall had a great experience working with them. Will definitely be working with them for future projects!
Many choices in stone—good advice from Andrew—quick responses to questions from Jennifer—punctual and professional, hard working installers. I had my beautiful countertops within two weeks. Invisible seam. Highly recommend.