COUNTERTOP EDGES
5 DIFFERENT KINDS OF COUNTERTOP EDGES, PRO AND CONS
When you're designing a new
kitchen, one of the things you
might forget about is the style
of countertop edges you want.
Though it seems like a minor
detail, the edging on
countertops can make your
kitchen design feel dated,
modern, or somewhere in between
(also known as transitional).
So, do you know what the most
popular kitchen counter edges
are? Do you know your countertop
edges pros and cons? Our Kitchen
Infinity team will take a look
at 5 popular counter top edge
designs and show you their
advantages and drawbacks in
terms of style, design, safety,
and whether they're easy to
clean.
Let's choose the best
chiseled edge options for you!
FULL BULLNOSE EDGE
PROFILE
One of
the simplest designs you'll see
for countertop edges, a full
bullnose style curves all the
way around. It's a great modern
design which keeps things safe
if you have children, though
this edge isn't very easy to
clean. If you try to wipe crumbs
off this edge profile, they'll
usually slide underneath the
kitchen countertop due to the
eased angle. Nonetheless, the
full bullnose edge remains very
popular for countertops all over
the world, owing to its
practicality and family safety.
It's one of the most popular
options for granite countertops
in particular! This countertop
edge features many pros and cons
to consider, but it's not going
away any time soon.
PROS
1. Full
bullnose edges are very safe
edge if you have small children
2. Modern and contemporary stone
edge style
3. Easy to prevent
damage to your kitchen
countertops
4. Can work in a
traditional kitchen
5. Works
well with quartz, granite,
dupont, natural stone & more
CONS
1.
Liquids easily spill over
bullnose edge and into your
cabinets
2. It's hard to clean
crumbs off your countertop
because they go underneath the
curved surface of bullnose edges
OGEE EDGE PROFILE
An S-shaped design associated
with opulence and luxury, you
may have seen an ogee edge if
you've ever stayed in a fancy
hotel or visited a high-class
casino. Ogee edges are generally
safe around small children,
though it's a pain to clean and
can look a little too much if
you use it all over your
kitchen. You can also
consider the granite double ogee
edge a timeless, classic edge
profile. There are many
different types of ogee edge,
and this style can be
particularly opulent if it's
chiseled into a granite
countertop or something similar.
Done right, these edges can
really elevate the appearance of
a room. Done wrong, they can
look tacky and over the top.
Approach these edges with
caution!
PROS
1. Unique S-shaped edge design
2. Opulent traditional style has a luxurious feel to it
3.
Generally safe for children (no
sharp corners etc.)
4. Ideal
for quartz or granite countertop
material
CONS
1. Too much ogee edge can look a
bit over the top
2. Best
limited to a kitchen island etc.
3. Standard S-shape edge is
awkward to clean
HALF BULLNOSE OR DEMI BULLNOSE
EDGE PROFILE
A half bullnose (or demi
bullnose) edge is essentially a
gentle rounded edge which slopes
down to become a vertical line
straight to the floor. This
means that the countertop is
easy to clean and wipe down, and
things like water spills are
easier to contain. The main
downside is that they're not
quite as child-safe as a more
rounded edge. While a demi
bullnose edge isn't exactly the
most luxurious design in the
world, simplicity is key here.
If you want to clean your
countertop and keep things
simple, then this is a really
good edge to go for. However, if
you like class and luxury, this
edge will drag the appearance
down a little.
PROS
1. Countertop is
pretty easy to clean and wipe
down
2. Relatively cheap and
modern kitchen countertop design
3. Easier to contain water spills
etc
4. Clean, simple edge
features good for stone
countertops
CONS
1. Not as child-safe as a regular
bullnose edge
2. Half bullnose
countertop edges are quite
common-looking
BEVELED EDGE PROFILE
One of the classiest best
countertop edge designs, a
beveled edge can look like it's
modern or classic depending on
the style of kictchen and stone
(natural, artificial, etc). With
a modern twist on the straight
edge, beveled edges are a great
all-rounder style of countertop
edge. Done on quartz
countertops, beveled edges will
add a modern custom touch to
your kitchen design. These edges
are easy to clean and spills
will fall straight onto the
floor instead of seeping into
your kitchen cabinets, which is
a nice plus. The main
downside with these edges is
that they're not very safe for
children ' the edges are fairly
sharp and could injure kids if
they run into them when playing.
Some people also think that
these edges don't look very
fancy, but I believe that's
down to a matter of taste. I
personally think that these
edges are very fancy, so each to
their own I suppose. The 45
degree angle has a unique
appearance for sure.
PROS
1. This
45 degree angle countertop edge
style can look modern or classic
2. Liquids spill straight to the
floor so they don't ruin your
cabinets
3. Simple and easy
design to clean and wipe down
4. Great with quartz and granite
countertops material options
CONS
1. Not the most opulent look in the
world
2. Children can be
easily injured on these
countertop edges
SQUARE EDGR PROFILE
If a rounded edge or eased edge
isn't really your thing, maybe
you want a square edge profile
instead! Square edges suits
basically all styles of home,
especially more modern designs.
Square edges are cheap, very
easy to keep clean, and less
likely to sustain damage than
more eased edge and round edge
options. The problem with
these edges is they're very
dangerous if you have young
children, as they're literally
just a sharp corner begging to
be ran into. Also, some people
don't want these edges because
they think their designs are too
minimalist, but minimalism has
been in fashion for decades at
this point and doesn't seem to
be going away.
PROS
1. Suits
basically all styles of home
(traditional, modern etc.)
2. Cheap and affordable edge to
make
3. Less likely to sustain
damage
4. Easy to wipe crumbs
off the countertop edge
5. Great with new granite, quartz,
dupont stone options
CONS
1. Edge
design is too minimalist for
some people
2. Not the best
edge if you have children (they
could run into it etc.)
BOTTOM LINE
We've looked at a lot of
different countertop edge
profiles and options today hopefully you may now choose a
style of countertop edge that
works for you. Kitchen designers
recommend considering countertop
material and overall kitchen
designs before deciding on the
type of countertop edge. For
instance, natural granite
countertops might look better
with certain edge styles while
quartz countertops look better
with completely different edge
styles. Apart from looking
stylish, edge profiles should be
such that it saves your cabinet
face from any spills and damage.
Different types of countertop
edge will always have their own
pros and cons, but it's about
finding the style that works
well for you and your family's
needs. So, whether you choose
a half bullnose, a double ogee,
or anything else, we hope you
find the perfect countertop
style for your home!
By: Dino Paccino
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