Countertop edge profiles, explained
A walk through the most common countertop edges, eased, beveled, bullnose, ogee, and waterfall, with what each looks like, roughly what it costs, and how to pick the right one for your kitchen.
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Plain talk about your countertops.
Notes from the shop on picking stone, caring for it, and what we have learned templating and installing kitchens across the Midlands. No sales pitch, just the truth as we know it.
Is marble worth it for a kitchen?
Marble is gorgeous and it does etch. We break down the real trade-offs so you can decide if it fits how your kitchen actually gets used.
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Is quartzite worth it for a kitchen?
Quartzite looks like marble and holds up like granite, but it's not the right fit for every kitchen or every budget. Here's a plain look at what you gain and what you give up.
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Is travertine worth it for a kitchen?
Travertine has a warm, old-world look that a lot of people fall for, but it comes with real tradeoffs in a working kitchen. Here's a plain look at who it fits and who should look elsewhere.
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Is dolomite worth it for a kitchen?
Dolomite splits the difference between marble looks and granite toughness, but it's not a perfect stand-in for either. Here's what actually holds up and who should think twice.
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Is Taj Mahal Quartzite worth it for a kitchen?
Taj Mahal Quartzite gives you a soft, warm look with real durability, but it isn't cheap and every slab is a little different. Here's what to weigh before you commit.
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Is engineered quartz worth it for a kitchen?
We walk through what quartz actually does in a working kitchen, from the first cut to years of daily use, so you can decide if it fits your house.
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Is soapstone worth it for a kitchen?
Soapstone has a quiet, old-world look and a totally different personality than granite or quartz. Here's what it actually lives like in a working kitchen, and who tends to love it versus regret it.
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Is granite worth it for a kitchen?
We break down what granite actually costs you in money and upkeep versus what you get back in looks and durability, so you can decide if it fits your kitchen and how you cook in it.
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