A waterfall edge is a design element for a kitchen island or cabinet where the countertop appears to flow effortlessly to the floor.
The element, also known as a mitred end, is common in modern kitchens since it is a simple method to make a focal point while maintaining a clean, uncluttered appearance.
They are especially powerful when built of materials like marble and concrete, which result in sculptural, monolithic centerpieces, as this lookbook demonstrates.
Polish apartment by Agnieszka Owsiany Studio, Botaniczna
This kitchen island was created by Agnieszka Owsiany Studio using travertine covering a number of oak cabinets. The studio selected the stone because of its calming and timeless properties. While the wood helps highlight the warm tones of the stone.
Furthermore, The studio’s founder, Agnieszka Owsiany, said, “I really wanted to create something timeless. Hence the idea to use materials such as wood and travertine which age beautifully and hopefully won’t be replaced within many years.”
Sunderland Road, by 2LG Studio, in the UK
This kitchen, created by 2LG Studio, features striking waterfall countertop against serene sky-blue woodwork.
It wraps around both sides of a kitchen island covered in wood and has a cooking hob built into it. It is made of white marble with grey veins.
The cherry pendant light by design team Daniel-Emma illuminates the countertop, which was matched with pink bar stools.
Collective Office, Lake Geneva Residence, United States
The mitred end of this kitchen island was formed from concrete. Resulting in a focal point that contrasts the airy and organic appearance of its wood-lined surroundings.
It has a sink built into its surface and is complimented by matching concrete counters on the nearby wooden cabinets.
American Montauk House by Desciencelab
This central unit, which can be seen in the kitchen of a gable-style home in Montauk that Desciencelab just renovated, has a black countertop that covers its wood-lined base.
Moreover, It aids in defining the food preparation area inside the open-plan room. It also houses the dining and living rooms, by standing out against the surrounding wooden cabinets.
Spain’s Paseo Mallorca 15 Apartments by OHLAB
This pristine stone island is situated inside a spacious apartment in a Mallorcan apartment building.
A more tactile material palette of rough plaster, dark wood, and rustic fixtures was combined with its minimalist design in the rest of the house, which OHLAB chose as a reflection of its Mediterranean location.
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