Delicate Detailing with Granite Edge Profiles

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Once you’ve invested in beautiful, granite countertops, your home’s personality can begin to shine through the details you choose to add.  Granite edges can be customized to fit your family’s personal style.  Additionally, they are conveniently produced to accent or match all countertop colors and patterns.

Here, we’ll cover the granite edge profile designs that are available on the market, how to pick a style that fits your countertops, and how design may affect your pricing options.

What granite edge details bring to the table

Granite countertops are an important investment’s in your home’s aesthetic décor as well as overall durability.  When you install granite countertops, you’re investing in long-term quality home-wear that is made to keep up with your family and last well into the future for the next generation of homeowners.  A sure step to making sure your granite countertops remain in top-notch condition, and reflect your style is to add granite edge details.

Granite edges are a small detail that can make a big difference in the overall appearance of your countertops.  Not only do they create a sophisticated granite edge profile, but they offer added protection from daily wear and tear to your countertop corners as well.

With a large variety of granite countertop edge options available, it’s not difficult to find a decorative option that fits your family needs, home and budget restrictions.  The flexibility to choose between colors, designs and patterns makes adding granite edge details a creative and unique experience in every home.

Granite edge profile styles and design options

With the improvement of precision technology in the granite industry, those who are in the market for granite countertop edges will find that no edging option is truly out of reach.  Whether you are looking for clean, straight edges, or something a little more ornate, there are professionals ready and willing to customize your granite edges.  When it comes to edge options, the differences lie in the details.

The first thing to consider when deciding what type of edge to add to your granite countertop, is location.  Most granite countertops are installed in either the home’s kitchen or bathroom.  The placement of the countertop could make a significant difference in edge design options.  If you are aiming for a combination of chic and modern bathroom décor, it may not be necessary to invest in detailed edge work.  In this case, a simple straight edge could be the best solution both practically and aesthetically.  However, if your kitchen countertop receives a lot of use and guest traffic, it could be worth investing in a creative design option when it comes to your countertop profile.  Take some time to consider how your countertops are used and where they are located before choosing an edging design.

There are two primary options available for granite edges.  The first and most simple of the edging options is the group that consists of straight edges, rounded edges and beveled edges.  Only slightly altered to fit your countertop’s dimensions, these edges are often used to create a sleek, clean edge that offers enough variety to stand out.

The second group consists of design options that are significantly more ornate and detailed.  These are granite edge designs that include multiple cuts, deep grooves and rounded “waterfall” type details.  Most often referred to as Ogee designs, these are edges that work well for customers who truly want their countertops to make a visual statement.

Pricing and location preferences

Similar to pricing options with granite countertops, the price of granite edge profiles fluctuates with design and detail.  In general, designs that fall within the straight edge group will cost less than waterfall or Ogee designs.  Pricing is often based on creative investment, as well as the time that is dedicated to installation.

Straight edges are the most simple to cut, and easiest to install for both homeowners and professionals.  Be sure to check with your retailer about pricing options when it comes to straight edges as they are sometimes figured into the overall linear square footage pricing as an added bonus.

Once again, it’s important to consider location when you are looking to stick to a granite edge budget.  If you are looking to install granite edges in a bathroom that doesn’t receive much use on a daily basis, it may be ideal to install straight edges to cut back on cost.  Where you save on a less visual countertop, you open up your budget for investing in creative, decorative edges on countertops that will be seen more often!

Granite edge profiles can bring new life to countertops that you’ve already invested in.  When it comes to your home’s granite countertops, would a straight edge or a decorative Ogee cut bring out the best in your overall home decor?