"This thoughtful coordination of metallic accents, whether brushed nickel, matte black ... 8. Waterfall Edges Waterfall countertops have become a mainstay of kitchen island design.

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 ...

As its name suggests, a waterfall edge is a style of kitchen island or cabinet where the ... and incorporates a sink within its surface. A black countertop overrides the wood-lined base of this ...

Instead of ending where the legs or supporting sides of the countertop are, these appear to cascade down over the side of the island and onto the floor. This effect of the waterfall countertop ...

"A kitchen island can really thrive with heavily veined marble," Home and Garden's Betsy Clayton writes. "For a real statement, opt for a waterfall countertop so you can admire the marble from ...

Beautiful architectural elements come together cohesively, be it the fluted detailing on the kitchen island with a charmng "helmet" style waterfall countertop ... with the black metal doors ...

Waterfall countertops are currently all the rage—but what are they, exactly? While traditional countertops end at the edge of an island or peninsula, waterfall countertops extend past the sides ...