Desperately need help with edging style for our quartz countertops

5 years ago

My husband and I can see the end in sight for our kitchen renovation. We are torn between two options for our our countertop edging and we really need to make a decision here.

Here's what you need to know:

1. White cabinetry (Alabaster by SW )

2. Polarstone Quartz Cabinets in "Olympia" (3mm slab)

3. Hardware is polished nickel and in this style:

4. Sink faucet is in polished nickel as well:

5. The sink is a pure white farmhouse sink

6. Backsplash is unknown at this time (we are waiting for the countertops to be installed until we decide on the backsplash style/color.

Our kitchen so far: Please excuse the grainy cell phone picture and bad lighting:

I do like the simplicity of an eased edge but I also saw a farmhouse sink inspiration photo on Instagram that has some more detailed edges: It looks so whimsical and "romantic" if that makes any sense lol.

Our fabricator said this specific edging in the photo would be an additional $1100 to do everywhere so we'd have to go for something similar. Maybe a slight beveled edge? What do you guys think looks best with the style of our kitchen and the choices we've made thus far? Should we go with something similar the inspiration photo above or stick with an eased edge?

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5 years ago

I am a fabricator. I'd suggest you check alternate fabricators. Today edges are finished on CNC machines so there is very little difference in the production cost for different edges especially on quartz. The Ogee edge in the photo should be a little more because if done properly (IMHO) the top edge which is left as a sharp 90 degree corner should be blunted slightly by hand to make it much less prone to chipping but $1100 upcharge is a lot. Many fabricators don't charge any premium for several different edges because they all take approx. the same time to fabricate. I also think an Ogee or other more decorative edge complements your faucet better than a simple flat edge would. Good luck with your project.

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chocolatebunny123
5 years ago
While I agree that the ogee edge looks better with your other choices, I had that edge on my old countertops and didn't care for it. Gunk always got stuck on it.

If you're worried about chipping, I wouldn't go with a bevel edge. I got a half bullnose because I wanted something a bit more rounded than an eased edge.
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yvonnebelinda
Original Author
5 years ago
Oldryder, That’s good information that we will consider and it’s also very helpful. Thank you very much for your response, I appreciate it!
yvonnebelinda
Original Author
5 years ago
Chocolatebunny123, Good to know about gunk getting caught in the edges! I didn’t really even think about that at all.

I mainly want the look of the Ogee edge around the farmhouse sink (as shown in the last photo). Would it be weird to have the eased edge everywhere else but the Ogee edge around the sink?
blondelle
5 years ago
Lovely kitchen, but have you considered something darker for the counters? The kitchen needs some contrast. Usually with an all white kitchen the floors are darker to provide it. It just seems like there's too much white.
yvonnebelinda
Original Author
5 years ago
Blondelle, Truthfully both my husband and I love all white kitchens. We aren’t a fan of dark countertops or flooring as it feels too stuffy to us. The lighter and airy, the better. We are going with a medium colored flooring that has tones of cinnamon, honey, and grey so that will give some interest I’m sure. The rest of the kitchen will have some pops of green/jade colors with the decor and once the appliances are in it, I think it will break up a lot of the whiteness too.
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Barnes Custom Builders
5 years ago
Eased edge. another detail to think about, especially near the sink, is pots and pans banging a decorative edge - it may be more susceptible to chipping.
jhmarie
5 years ago
I have had the ogee edge for over 2 years with no problems (or crud) and no extra charge. However, the sink is the one place I do not have it.

I was going to get the two handled bridge faucet till I saw how much water dripped on the counter from wet hands at my sisters house, and at the same time my then current two handle faucet was making me crazy - needing two hands all the time. I turned my single handle towards the front of my polished nickel faucet to help keep water off the counter.

https://www.houzz.com/photos/my-pics-work-in-progress-phvw-vp~58831076
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Barnes Custom Builders
5 years ago
I will say that all of the fabricators we have used do charge extra for this type of edge.
yvonnebelinda
Original Author
5 years ago
Barnes Custom Builders, Thank you for the insight! You bring up a good point about pots and pans potentially chipping the decorative edging by the sink (which is of course where I primarily love the Ogee edging to begin with lol). Paying the $$$ to have the decorative edging and then having it potentially chip there would drive me nuts.
yvonnebelinda
Original Author
5 years ago
We've decided to just go with the eased edging for both simplicity and to save money. The extra $1100 for the edging just seems too much to spend. I guess I don't love it enough to pay $1100 for it lol. The eased edging really is beautiful as well and around the sink we went ahead with a "half reveal" to soften the look. I will update with photos after the countertops are installed. Thank you all for your time and input!
Kristen A
5 years ago
hi... any updated pics yet? would love to see the finished outcome!!
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Good choice, yvonnebelinda! Your kitchen is going to be gorgeous!
rgwizdak
2 years ago
Any updated pics of final kitchen? I’m deciding on beveled edge vs straight edge for a very similar kitchen in terms of style. Please share!
socks
2 years ago
Very nice kitchen project, looking good. I’m sure you will be happy with whatever edge you choose but the extra $1100 is a lot for what you’ll be getting. You’ve gotten some helpful feedback here. I like the hardware handles—very attractive style. Where did you get them?

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