Few people consider what types of countertop edges to use for their home renovation. Yet, just like color or design, the type of countertop edge you select can drastically alter your bathroom or kitchen renovation. However, with such a wide variety of countertop edge designs and stone materials to choose from, how do you choose the right design for your home? Consider the following types of countertop edges to ease selection during your next renovation project.
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Types of Countertop Edges
While there are various types of countertop edges to use with stone, here we may consider the most popular and versatile choices for home design:
Beveled
Beveled edges are an elegant, refined type of countertop edge distinguished by a cut-in slope. This sharp, defined border comes in various customization styles to allow quarter or half beveling, cutting depth, or choice of beveling on the top, bottom, or both countertop edges. In addition to custom design, beveled countertop edges are also easy to clean, making it suitable to any stone or design plans in the bathroom or kitchen of your choice!
Chiseled
Chiseled edges stand out against other types of countertop edges due to their unique appearance. Often called broken edges, chiseled countertop edges display the beauty of your chosen stone material that is equal parts striking and rare by looking as though broken off from raw stone. Using a clear lamination to preserve the cut, chiseled edges are perfect choices for kitchens to highlight any rustic style interior at a reasonable price.
Bullnose
Popularly used with granite or marble stone, bullnose edges are a curved type of countertop edge that can be rounded on either top or bottom—or half-bullnosed—or on both. Bullnose countertop edges are favored not only for their softer and warmer aesthetic, but also for providing a safer home environment for children since they lack sharp points. Families looking to upgrade their home décor whilst also protecting their kids from harm can find the best of both options with bullnose countertop edges.
Eased
For small or oddly spaced kitchens, the best type of countertop edge to use is eased edges. With slightly curved corners and flat sides, eased edges offer easier movement to any restricted space, making navigating around your narrow bathroom or kitchen less painful, too! With a clean and smooth finish, eased countertop edges work with various types of stone materials at a fair price anywhere from traditional to modern designs.
Mitered
Mitered edges are a type of countertop edge made by fusing two 45-degree cut edge pieces together into a seamless 90-degree edge. By combining the pieces, designers not only cut down on price, but also present the illusion of a thicker stone slab with mitered countertop edges. Tasteful and adaptable to many different stone materials, mitered countertop edges provide cost-effective elegance to any home bathroom.
Ogee
Shaped in an “S,” ogee edges are a soft, curved type of countertop edge that holds a wide range of design choices using stone. Preferred mostly for kitchens, ogee countertop edges are slightly costly for their unique yet dramatic curves that can be customized in depth, cut, or shaping according to client preference. With ogee countertop edges, creativity over your home is boundless with the right designer.
Square
Similar to the eased edge, square edges are a type of countertop edge that gives a modern, sleek look to any interior renovation. Cut at sharp 90-degree angles, square countertop edges offer a clean and striking look to any modern bathroom or kitchen counter in numerous stone options. Just be mindful of the sharp edge, as square edges are both sharp and quick to crack if directly hit.
Laminated
Laminated edges are a type of countertop edge that makes stone countertops more durable, clean, and affordable for maintenance. Using a protective coat, laminated edges seal the stone material to the main piece, thereby seamlessly integrating the laminated piece to the countertop while preserving its color and quality finish from wear and tear. Best of all, laminated countertop edges can combine with any of the previously stated types of countertops, making it versatile to any kind of bathroom or kitchen renovation project.
Make Your Dream Renovation a Reality with Z Stone Creations
No matter the design choice or placement of your stone, rest assured the type of countertop edge you choose will bring out the beauty and color of your countertop material. Renovations can be stressful, but well worth the final result of bringing your dream home to life. To bring your remodel to life, entrust Z Stone Creations’ team of designers and stone experts to help! Select from any kitchen design in our home gallery or contact our services to review customization options for your countertop edge design today.
