Stone waterfall for the island or not? [PHOTOS]
Currently debating whether or not we should extend our grey quartz countertop down the sides Of the island to create a waterfall look.
Attached is our current cabinet design in the layout of our L-shaped kitchen. The cabinets will be a rift cut white oak and the countertops will be a light grey quartz or Quartzite. Colour scheme will be very similar to the inspiration photo (3rd photo)
I love the waterfall look in the inspiration photo but the layout of the kitchen is different. Ours is an L-shaped kitchen, with the added annoyance of a column due to wiring throughout the condo. Would a stone waterfall look out of place? I initially asked for the white oak for the ends of the island but starting to find the plain slab look boring and want to add some character to the island.
Please share your opinion!
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Alyssa L
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4 years agoAlyssa L
4 years agoFor the no waterfall people, how about adding the vertical wood paneling to the front where the seats will be, like in the inspo photo? Or panelling all around?
Open to other trim ideas as well.
I find a fully plain slab boring but wondering if adding trim fits the otherwise modern/clean kitchen.
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