I recently upgraded my kitchen countertops with a very dark granite color, which nicely complemented my white cabinets. When it came time to decide on how to handle the edges of my new countertop, I was a bit overwhelmed with the various options that are out there. Since I had to stick to a budget (which is becoming more commonplace these days!), I decided that I had two edging options that made sense financially and aesthetically: bull nose or straight.
The bull nose design is one of the most popular edgings for granite countertops. It gives the edge of your countertop a smooth, rounded finish. Bull nose edges work well for classic kitchens as well as for modern kitchens. However, “bullnosing” adds cost to your countertops because of the labor that goes into constructing the bull nose.
As for the straight edge finish, it is definitely making a come back. Think of this as the “square” finish to the bull nose’s rounded finish. Many people are opting for the “edgier” look with granite countertops because it blends in well with more modern kitchens. Additionally, there is no added cost to for a straight edge finish as opposed to the 10-20% premium that you need to pay for bull nose.
So which one did I go with? I went with the bull nose because the look complemented the rest of my kitchen and I felt that it made the kitchen look richer. Before making your own choice, I would recommend looking at samples of both styles before choosing.
Nice article. One other thing to consider when you’ve got small children in the house is that the bull nose doesn’t have pointy edges, making it somewhat safer and less likely to cut, scrape, or gouge your tiny ones.
It’s important to choose the right countertop that will complement your kitchen however, it’s also important that you choose the right granite edges for it. I also like bull nose granite edges because of the clean finish and elegant design that will enhance the beauty of your countertop and your kitchen itself.
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