"If you're going to invest in a kitchen renovation, you want to make sure it has staying power. Who wants to spend several thousand dollars on countertops that are going to feel dated by next year? Or, worse: Who wants to choose a countertop cut, only to find the design world has already moved on? To make sure that doesn't happen to you, we included a question on countertop trends in our fifth annual The State of Home Design survey. Designers from across the country"
"But now 36% of designers are ready to send waterfall edges floating down the river. Not only does a waterfall edge quickly drive up your material cost, but it also feels a little too ubiquitous these days. Every brand new modern home had a waterfall edge at one point, and it lost its impact. The look went from boundary-breaking to boring, and why would you want to spend more money on something that's now making an appearance in every contemporary flip or luxury apartment?"
Designers are moving away from waterfall countertop edges because they raise material costs and have become ubiquitous, losing their impact. Thirty-six percent of designers consider waterfall edges passé and caution that the feature no longer feels boundary-breaking. Choosing a waterfall edge often increases expense without delivering lasting style value. Alternatives can provide drama without the extra cost. Gray tones, including gray marble, are also declining in popularity, with roughly 14% of designers noting reduced interest in gray surfaces. Homeowners aiming for longevity in kitchen renovations are advised to favor timeless, cost-effective choices over trendy, ubiquitous details.
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