Countertop Edge Profiles: Which of Our 7 Edges Look Timeless
Our seven edge profiles, from flat polished to ogee, and which ones age well.
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Kitchen and Bath Design Ideas
Kitchen and bath design ideas you can actually build: edge profiles, seams, waterfall islands, sinks, vanities, backsplashes, fireplaces, showers and floors, explained with what each choice means for your stone and your schedule.
Every idea here is something Cornerstone Countertops & Cabinetry fabricates or installs in Charlotte, NC, from waterfall islands to full-height backsplashes. We are a Gold winner in Charlotte's Best 2024 and 2025, and each job carries our 1-year warranty on fabrication and installation.
Turning an idea into a project? See kitchen countertops and stone and tile installation, or send us your idea for a free estimate.
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All Kitchen and Bath Design Ideas
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Countertop Seams: Where They Go and How We Plan Them With You
Where countertop seams usually fall, why, and how we plan them with you before cutting.
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Is a Waterfall Countertop Worth It in 2026?
What a waterfall adds to an island in stone, look and protection, so you can decide.
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How to Replace Countertops Without Replacing Cabinets
When your cabinets can stay, how to check them and what a countertop-only job involves.
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Undermount vs Farmhouse Sink: Sizes We Install and What Fits
Undermount and farmhouse sinks compared, and what changes in the countertop cut.
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Best Material for a Bathroom Vanity Top in 2026
Quartz, granite, marble and more ranked for bathroom vanity tops in real use.
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Can You Replace Just the Bathroom Vanity Top?
When you can swap only the vanity top, what to measure and what your plumber does.
Have an idea in mind? Attach photos or plans to your request and your written estimate is ready within 2 business days. Countertops, backsplashes and fireplace surrounds install up to 7 business days after measurement.
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Is a Full-Height Stone Backsplash Worth It?
What a full-height stone backsplash costs in material, and what it gives back.
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Backsplash Ideas for Granite Countertops: Matching Your Slab
How to match a backsplash to busy or quiet granite, with combinations that work.
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Stone vs Tile Backsplash: Cost, Cleaning and Look
Stone and tile backsplashes compared on look, cleaning, cost drivers and install.
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Best Stone for a Fireplace Surround: Marble, Quartzite or Soapstone
Marble, quartzite and soapstone compared for a fireplace surround and hearth.
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What Is the Stone Around a Fireplace Called? Surround, Mantel and Hearth
Surround, mantel and hearth explained, so you can describe exactly what you want.
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Stone Fireplace Surround Cost in Charlotte
What drives the cost of a stone fireplace surround, from stone tier to hearth size.
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Stone Slab Shower Walls vs Tile: Pros, Cons, Cost
Slab panels and tile shower walls compared on grout, cleaning, niches and look.
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Is Quartz Good for Shower Walls?
Why quartz works on shower walls, its limits and what has to happen behind it.
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Tile Flooring Installation Cost: What Affects the Price
What affects the cost of tile flooring installation, from prep to pattern.
Which Countertop Edge Fits Your Design?
Seven edge profiles, from clean modern lines to classic curves.
| Edge profile | Look | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flat polished | Square, clean and modern | Included |
| Half bullnose | Rounded top edge | Separate line |
| Full bullnose | Rounded top and bottom | Separate line |
| 1/4 bevel | Small angled top edge | Separate line |
| 1/2 bevel | Wider angled top edge | Separate line |
| Chiseled | Rough, natural-stone face | Separate line |
| Ogee | Classic S-shaped curve | Separate line |
FAQ
Kitchen and Bath Design Questions
What homeowners ask us when they turn an idea into a plan.
Which countertop edge profiles do you offer?
Seven: flat polished, which is included, plus half bullnose, full bullnose, 1/4 bevel, 1/2 bevel, chiseled and ogee.
Can a full-height backsplash match my countertop?
Yes. We can cut a full-height backsplash from the same slab as your countertop, so the veining continues up the wall.
Do you sell kitchen and bathroom sinks?
Yes. We sell kitchen and bathroom sinks and install your kitchen sink in the countertop. We don't connect any plumbing.
Can I see samples before I decide?
Yes. We keep samples of edges, sinks, backsplash, flooring, cabinets and countertops, and you can visit Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM or Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM.
Have an idea in mind?
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Show us a photo or a sketch, and we help you pick the stone and the details that make it work. Quotes in 2 business days.