Kitchen countertops · Phoenix
Kitchen countertops built around how you cook.
The kitchen is where stone works hardest and gets looked at most. We fabricate perimeter counters, islands, waterfall ends and full-height backsplashes, and we plan the layout so the stone looks intentional from every side.
Decisions that make a kitchen
The island
Islands are where people notice the stone. A waterfall end, where the top turns down to the floor, makes it read as one solid piece. A contrasting island, like the black stone with a marble backsplash above, sets it apart from the perimeter.
The backsplash
Running the counter stone up the wall instead of tile gives you an unbroken surface behind the range or sink. It takes more stone, so decide before the slabs are picked.
The sink and cooktop
Undermount sinks are cut and polished in our shop. Bring us the sink, faucet and cooktop specs by templating day and the openings will fit.
The edge
Square, eased edges suit most modern Phoenix kitchens. Rounded edges are kinder on a busy island. The drawings below compare the common profiles.
Kitchen edges
Pick an edge for the way the kitchen gets used
Eased
A square edge with the sharp corners just softened. Clean and simple, and it suits almost any modern kitchen.
Half bullnose
Rounded on top, square underneath. Gentle on hips and elbows, which is why people pick it for islands and busy kitchens.
Mitered
Two pieces joined at 45 degrees so the counter looks thicker than the slab. Carried down to the floor, it becomes a waterfall.
Questions we get
Which material is best for a kitchen?
For most busy kitchens, quartz or granite. Quartz is the lowest upkeep; granite handles hot pans better. Marble and quartzite give the most dramatic look but ask more of you. Our material pages spell out the tradeoffs.
Can the backsplash match the counters?
Yes. A full-height backsplash cut from the same slabs is one of the best-looking things you can do in a kitchen. Plan for it before the slabs are chosen so there's enough stone.
How big can an island be without a seam?
It depends on the slab size of the stone you choose. When an island is bigger than one slab, we plan the seam where it's least noticeable and show you the layout before cutting.