Designing on the Edge

Selecting a countertop edge treatment for most homeowners is an ‘either or proposition’; either they go with whatever is the cheapest or they leave the decision up to you. Unfortunately, this approach can be aesthetically lacking and the showroom ends up leaving money on the table. So why not consider getting into the true mindset by asking one simple question, which would enable you to choose the perfect profit-friendly edge treatment?

Ask yourself: What is your design intent for this room?

1.  To create a design statement.
2.  To get a new look without spending a lot of money.
3.  To design a style -savvy functional space.
4.  To WOW family and friends.
5.  All of the above.

For those folks choosing #1 or #4, go with an impressive double- stacked treatment, a unique DuPont edge, or the contemporary Hollywood.

For clients selecting #2 or #3, a Demi-Bullnose, simple Ogee or Full Builnose would be a good mid- priced choice.

And, for those style-conscious homeowners selecting #5, please insist on being shown scale plans, finish schedules, and photographs/sketches of the cabinets, window treatments, and faucets so you can work with your contractor or designer to customize two separate edge treatments for the same space.