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Maya Glantz

5 Problems With Waterfall Kitchen Countertops That No-One Ever Talks About

A kitchen with a long runner, and marble island.

A marble waterfall edge on your island can be one of the most eye-catching features you could bring into your kitchen design. The dramatic draping of a richly veined natural stone wrapping over your countertop edge will undoubtedly bring major visual drama into your home, but it may also bring with it some other less desirable issues.

If you aren't familiar with waterfall countertops, it is, as interior designer Tommy Kebbson describes, "a countertop that doesn’t just stop at the edge of the cabinet or island, it flows seamlessly over the sides, creating a continuous sheet of material that falls to the floor." He continues, "The result is stunning and turns your countertop into the focal point of the room. I’ve used waterfall designs in several projects, and it always adds a touch of sophistication that’s hard to ignore."

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