24 Kitchens With Waterfall Countertops

One-Side Kitchen Waterfall Island

A waterfall countertop doesn't need to cascade down both sides. A one-side waterfall creates a floating illusion that adds interest to a modern kitchen. When drawing up the plans for this waterfall countertop, Fuse Architects + Builders aimed for a clean, streamlined, and sleek look. Floating one side of the waterfall countertop helped achieve all of the above by adding a sense of weightlessness.

Quartz Waterfall in a Timeless Kitchen

Waterfall countertops often appear in modern kitchens. However, this kitchen by Jessica Kelly Design proves that waterfall countertops also look right at home in spaces with an older European flair.

Waterfall Countertop With Storage

A waterfall countertop is a polished way to dress up a kitchen island with built-in storage. Thanks to the combination of dark-stained wood and intricate marble veining, this design by Bria Hammel Interiors shows off some of nature's best work.

Waterfall Countertop With an Overhang

This waterfall countertop in this kitchen by Vivir Design merges form and function. The added overhang on the front face of the countertop makes it a comfortable place to enjoy breakfast or a quick meal. The added wood detail makes the small alcove a beautiful design detail.

Modern Waterfall Countertop With Soft, Warm Neutrals

Warm-toned wood and tan stone countertops are common features in 90s kitchens. However, there are ways to use these materials and hone a modern look. Aliciaz Designs chose a sleek waterfall edge for this kitchen island and a wood front that shows off clean lines.

Waterfall Countertop Anchored on Wall

Waterfalls aren't just for free-floating kitchen islands. AFP Design applied this feature to a counter that attaches to a wall, proving that waterfall countertops can certainly work in a petite kitchen.

Stunning Veining on Full Display

Once you come across a stone you absolutely love, you'll probably want to highlight it as much as possible in your kitchen design. According to Melissa Lee of New South Home Interior Design, a waterfall countertop is one unique way to do so.

“We love an opportunity to show off beautiful stone material such as this marble," Lee says. "Waterfall countertops are a classic option to display these materials as an alternative to a solid stone backsplash. This particular counter is visible from the front door, and we wanted to make an impact when you first walked in.”

Texture Through Stone Veining

Flat cabinets provide a clean and modern look in a kitchen. However, adding some organic texture to the space via your waterfall countertops can transform the space from minimalist industrial to modern organic. This kitchen by William Blake Homes hones the latter style perfectly.

Dark Cabinets Paired With White Waterfall

The material you choose for your waterfall counter can add depth to your kitchen. In this kitchen by Benchmark Builders, white quartz pops against the charcoal gray countertops. The gray veining creates a cohesive look with the cabinets as well.

Wood Detailing on Front of Waterfall Counter

When considering design options for your waterfall countertops, the front face should not be an afterthought. Alyssa Magid Interior Design added lovely wood detailing to the front of this waterfall countertop to add a sense of warmth to this minimalist kitchen. The end result is an overall Scandinavian-inspired look.

White Quartz Paired With Dark Bar Stools

If you plan on utilizing your waterfall countertop as a kitchen island, think about how your bar stools will look in correlation with the stone you select. To create a little contrast, @britleelynn chose to pair bar stools with iron bases with this quartz waterfall counter.

Stainless Steel Waterfall Countertop

Stainless steel countertops are practically indestructible and depending on where you live they can cost much less per square foot than both natural and engineered stone. A stainless steel waterfall countertop combined with matching appliances solidifies a kitchen's sleek modern appearance. 

Modern Kitchen With Waterfall Countertop

The two must-have ingredients for any sleek modern kitchen are flat-front cabinetry and a quartz waterfall countertop as shown in this modern cooking space. Dark features and interesting textures like the oven hood and backsplash keep the room from feeling sterile.

Butcher Block Waterfall Countertop

The crowning jewel in this lively cooking space is the walnut, waterfall butcher block countertop. It enhances the kitchen by providing more room to both cook and entertain at a fraction of the cost of natural or engineered stone. Wood also brings a natural richness and warmth that you do not get with marble or quartz.

A Well-Lit Workspace

Mary Metz Living chose a series of mid-century modern hanging pendant lights to hang above this waterfall countertop. These light fixtures illuminate the beautiful veining on the quartz and make this counter an excellent spot for prep work.

Kitchen Island With a Concrete Waterfall Countertop

This cooking space was designed for entertaining allowing the home chef to work while interacting with six seated houseguests. The kitchen island features a concrete waterfall counter with built-in cutting boards, which quickly pop up for cleaning.

Transitional Kitchen With a Marble Waterfall Countertop

Transitional kitchens, like this gorgeous example above, meld traditional elements with modern features. The marble waterfall countertop beautifully frames the farmhouse-inspired oak kitchen island. Classic gold fixtures from the lighting to faucet add visual warmth to the crisp, white cooking space.

Granite Waterfall Countertop

In this kitchen by Jessica Leigh Interiors, a white granite waterfall countertop looks just a gorgeous as the more expensive stone marble. The gray kitchen cabinets and stone tile floor amplify the granite's lovely gray flecks and veins.

Showstopping Kitchen With Glossy Modern Features

Gorgeous glossy features are the highlights in this showstopping kitchen by Kate Coughlin Interiors. The marble waterfall countertop surrounds a stunning white lacquer island with beautiful bronze hardware. The striking veining shown on the counter and backsplash creates a dramatic effect that breaks up the white space.

Leathered Granite Waterfall Countertop

A leathered granite waterfall countertop sits front and center in this unique kitchen by interior designer Suzann Kletzien. Its dark gray color lends contrast to the white and light gray kitchen.

Monochromatic Kitchen With a Quartz Waterfall Countertop

Sticking to a monochromatic color scheme can instantly make any kitchen feel modern. In this cooking space, various features in light gray, including a quartz waterfall countertop, set a chic tone. The leopard print counter stools break things up a bit with a pop of whimsical pattern.

Waterfall Countertop to Display Natural Stone

A waterfall countertop provides the ideal opportunity to show off the natural patterns of a stone slab, like the black marble waterfall counter above. Additional black accents including the oven hood and cabinetry draw the eyes around the cooking space.

Calcutta Quartz Waterfall Kitchen Island

A crisp white cooking space creates the perfect clean slate for a home chef. Here Oxbow and Olin Design Studio installed a Calcutta quartz waterfall kitchen island. While the material looks just like marble, it is considered more durable, because it is nonporous, unlike natural stone which is prone to staining.

Blue Kitchen With a White Waterfall Countertop

Mixing different color temperatures puts an inviting spin on this contemporary kitchen by Studio McGee. Blue cabinetry throws focus on the white quartz waterfall countertop. The wood features and brass accents warm up the mostly cooled toned space.