Matching Tile to Countertop Edges

Featured Image: CS-Skyline Lotus Marble Kitchen Backsplash & Ivory White Quartz Countertop from Arizona Tile

When designing any space in your home, there are aesthetic elements to consider depending on the room, your family structure, and design preferences. Stylistic choices go all the way down to the specifics of matching tile design with your preferred countertop edge detail.

Whether you’re installing a natural stone or quartz countertop, there are many edge detail options to choose from so there’s sure to be a good fit for your space.

Countertop Edges

Depending on the room you’re designing, you may decide to opt for different looks and also tailor your design for different needs. Your kitchen and bathrooms are the most highly trafficked rooms in the home so in these spaces you will really want to show off your style, even taking consideration all the way down to countertop edge and tile pairing. To expand on this, let’s look at some of the countertop edge styles you may choose from, like eased, bevel, pencil, ogee, and bullnose.

Image: Types of Stone & Tile Countertop Edge Cuts

For clean, simple lines that express a modern appeal, an eased or pencil edge will create a sleek look. If you prefer a rounded edge, there are several bullnose options to choose from. If decorative is your goal, ogee and bevel may offer the perfect touch for your space.

Pairing Styles

Once you have selected a countertop, vanity, or shower, moving on to tile options to place on surrounding walls or floors comes next. Making this style pair best takes consideration. If you’ve selected a countertop and/or edge style that has more intricacies, you may want to work on a simple pairing as to not deter from the desired focus. On the other hand, if your countertop is simplistic and more neutral, designing with more playful tile could provide you some variety and unique focal areas.

Image: Silver Stallion Quartz Bathroom Countertop & Cementine Posa 2 Porcelain Tile Floor from Arizona Tile

Not only are porcelain and ceramic tile pretty to look at and available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, but its maintenance is minimal and their durability will last a lifetime. Not to mention it adds value to your home, making it more desirable to prospective buyers should you ever decide to sell.

Some ideal tile options are Reflexion (a porcelain series that has the shimmering look of metal combined with the solid mood of concrete),  Cementine Posa (a porcelain that provides the charm and elegance of a vintage effect available in five unique designs), and Themar (made to look like natural stone, including marble, which is available in a variety of sizes, including large format).

Image: Reflexion Night 12 x 24 Porcelain Floor Tile & Reflexion Mercury 2 x 2 Mosaic Mesh Porcelain Accent Tile from Arizona Tile

Kitchen Tile Edges

Your kitchen – This space will be used, and used, and used! With that, creating an environment that considers frequent use will benefit the whole family in the long run. Highly durable products, like quartzite; soft edges, like bullnose; easy-to-clean ceramic, like Paloma; and colors to conceal messes, like Ijen Blue, are great options for busy families or for households that often entertain. When your countertop and backsplash are paired, the tile and stone will meet together to create a soft transition. Having a neutral, easily wipeable backsplash, above a colorful countertop will draw attention to all the right areas while being practical for day-to-day routines.

If you plan to have a toddler running around or you are someone prone to turning too fast and hitting a pot or pan onto the corner of the counter, having a rounded countertop edge may be a better fit for you. Finer edges can leave a head bump much worse off and are also more prone to chipping when accidentally hit by a hard object. Plan practically so that you do not have to worry as much about your design decisions.

Featured Image: CS-Calacatta Gris Honed Lotus Marble Tile Kitchen Backsplash & Diamond Crystal Quartzite Kitchen Countertop from Arizona Tile

Quartz and quartzite are two great options for a countertop, one is man-made, one is natural stone, and both come in a variety of colors and options. To begin your search, here are a few stunning options: Ivory White, Diamond Crystal, and Silver Stallion.

Bathroom Countertop Edges

In addition to quartz and quartzite, marble has been long admired, especially by those looking for a more elegant feel. Marble can require some additional care, so using marble in a bathroom versus a highly trafficked kitchen may be the perfect option. A marble shower and vanity create a luxury oasis right in your own home.

Image: CS-Sky Blue Honed Hex 4 Inch Marble Bathroom Floor Tile, Sky Blue Honed 12×24 Marble Wall Tile & Ijen Blue Quartzite Countertop from Arizona Tile

Even if you find yourself being more conservative in other areas of your home because of necessary variables, your primary bathroom might be the right environment to get creative and select your favorite design choices. Want that fancier countertop edge you opted out of in the kitchen? Add it into your luxurious bathroom to show your attention to detail. Some great marble choices to make a show-stopping bathroom are CS-Skyline, CS-Sky Blue, CS-Calacatta Gris.

Image: Paloma Steel, Denim, & Cotton Glossy Picket, and Paloma Denim 4×16 Ceramic Bathroom Wall Tile, & Themar Bianco Lasa Hex Matte Porcelain Floor Tile from Arizona Tile

Finishing Touches

Details large and small make a finished design truly standout. With professional installation, stone and tile will be installed properly so that all seams, transitions, edges, and corners line up properly and flow effortlessly.

Design elements are not always obvious, so Arizona Tile wants to help so you don’t miss those important details for your tile and slab options. It’s always helpful to visit an Arizona Tile store or slab yard to see the products we carry and to speak to our knowledgeable staff. If you‘ve narrowed your choices down to a handful of products, our Just Imagine – Tile Visualizer allows you to view them in the desired space. And as always, if you have questions at all, please reach out!