In waterfall kitchens, a single material creates a focal point by spilling over the edge of a countertop, island or cabinet down to the ground in what appears to be a seamless flow from top to bottom. Made either from natural stone, including granite, marble and travertine, as well as other enduring materials such as concrete and quartz, they create impact in a space with their block-like appearance that is both minimalist and sleek. Design Dispatch gathers stand-out examples for inspiration.
All-over marble
Handmade entirely from a single block of Breccia Capraia marble, a purple-veined stone originating in Italy, this kitchen is an artistic take on the waterfall style, crafted with such precision that all appliances and cabinets appear completely conealed.
High contrast
A dark blue island sets a stark base for a white, lightly-veined marble top in this kitchen that flows to the ground, creating another layer of contrast with the dark timber parquet flooring.
Bright whites
In this soothing white-on-white kitchen design, the pale marble clads the island all around as well as the kitchen counter top behind. The white kitchen and walls create a blank canvas for darker accents and decorative objects to stand out.
Colour & detail
Several interesting elements come together in this creative kitchen – blue cabinets with contrast wooden handles inspire an almost retro effect, while the two-toned island ties everything else together in a combination of blue, white and wood.
Form & Function
The waterfall island lined with a wooden shell that doubles up as shelves and storage makes clever use of space in this kitchen, creating a visually interesting contrast from the ground up as well as a sense of depth.
Dark tones
Complementary and well-matched shades of black and slate for the floor, countertops and cabinets create a continuous flow of surfaces in this dark kitchen design with a waterfall island, inspiring an air of sophistication and style.
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