Stained wood and black metal counter stools are seated at a black waterfall kitchen island. The island faces a black range hood mounted above a white and gray marble backsplash.
21 Showstopping Waterfall Kitchen Island Countertops
By
Published: November 20, 2022
Updated: December 1, 2023
If you want to impress, installing a waterfall kitchen island in your home is the way to go. A waterfall island generally comes with a seamless countertop that flows over the edge like a waterfall. It is a dramatic option for displaying a stunning countertop and giving your kitchen a modern touch. In addition to bringing amped up style, a waterfall island kitchen countertop will help protect the sides of your island from daily wear and tear.
When selecting a countertop for your kitchen island with waterfall edge, don’t be afraid to be picky! You will want a countertop that makes a big statement. Many homeowners will opt for a white and gray marble countertop to complement the contemporary design of a kitchen waterfall island. Keep scrolling to see some of our favorite showstopping waterfall kitchen islands.
02 of Stained Wood Waterfall Kitchen Island
PHOTO:
Stained wood waterfall kitchen island topped by a white and gray marble countertop is lit by white, black and gold pendant lights. The island stands in front of white cabinets paired with a gray tile backsplash.
03 of Grey Stone Backsplash With White Oak Cabinets
PHOTO:
This kitchen boasts white oak upper cabinets on white walls, warm wood floors, and a light grey stone backsplash. A stainless steel refrigerator stands next to white lower cabinets. Two black islands with grey stone counters are placed underneath black and gold pendant lamps.
04 of Light Wood Waterfall Island with Marble Countertop
PHOTO:
Wood and black metal bar stools are tucked under a light wood waterfall island with white and gray marble countertop. The countertop is lit by black pendant lights in this kitchen featuring white cabinets.
05 of Open Concept Kitchen Diner with Rustic Charm
PHOTO:
A cream waterfall kitchen island is the centrepiece of this open concept kitchen diner. A beige runner adds texture to the space that also includes glass hanging sconce lighting and large black frame windows.
06 of Stained Wood Waterfall Island with Dishwasher
PHOTO:
Stainless steel dishwasher is fitted into a stained wood waterfall island with white countertop. The countertop is finished with a black sink and faucet lit by black pendant lights.
07 of Geometric Red Kitchen Runner Mat and Wood Cabinets
PHOTO:
Three white pendant lamps hang over a marbled white countertop on a black kitchen island. Wood cabinets with gold pulls line the wall at the far end of the kitchen. A geometric red kitchen runner mat is laid on the warm wood floor.
08 of Large White and Gold Pendant Lamps Over a Marbled Kitchen Isand
PHOTO:
This kitchen features two large white and gold pendant lamps hanging over a white marbled kitchen island. Four white and grey cushioned bar stools sit underneath the island. Light blue cabinets with gold knobs and pulls line the far wall of the kitchen. A large window illuminates the kitchen sink.
09 of Black Waterfall Island with Wood Countertop
PHOTO:
Black wood dining table with gray and black upholstered dining chairs is arranged next to a black waterfall kitchen island. The island is topped by a natural light wood countertop.
10 of Oak Cabinets With White Tiled Walls
PHOTO:
Flat oak kitchen cabinets and stainless steel ovens hang on a white tiled wall. A white tiled hood is placed over the stainless steel stove. A group of white pendulum lamps illuminates the white kitchen island. Four metal stools with round wood seats sit on the warm wood floor.
11 of Ornate T-Bar Pulls and Modern Footed Pulls
PHOTO:
A black pendant lamp hangs over a marbled grey island with four tall black chairs pushed underneath it. Ornate black T-bar pulls are attached to white kitchen shaker cabinets. Modern black footed pulls are attached to the white drawers. A brown rug is laid on the warm wood floor
12 of Black Woven Bar Stools and Marble Island
PHOTO:
Wood floating shelves in kitchen are mounted to a white marble backsplash next to white cabinets. A white marble waterfall island with black woven leather bar stools is fitted in front of the cabinets.
13 of White and Gray Marble Waterfall Island
PHOTO:
This kitchen boasts dark gray cabinets paired with a white staggered tile backsplash. The cabinets face a waterfall island with white and gray marble countertop accompanied by gray and brass counter stools.
14 of Black Waterfall Kitchen Island with Drawers
PHOTO:
White kitchen cabinets face a black waterfall kitchen island with drawers. The island is finished with a white and gray marble countertop lit by white, gold and black pendant lights.
15 of White Kitchen with Brass Dome Lights
PHOTO:
Brushed brass dome pendant lights illuminate the white and gray marble waterfall countertop of a rectangular kitchen island. Beige and wood woven stools are tucked into the island next to a white cabinet in this kitchen with stainless steel appliances.
16 of Black Waterfall Kitchen Island with Marble Countertop
PHOTO:
Black bar stools are tucked under a black waterfall kitchen island with white and gray marble countertop. The island is lit by gold and white pendant lights mounted in front of stained wood kitchen cabinets.
17 of White Waterfall Island with Wood Bar Stools
PHOTO:
Stained wood bar stools are seated at the breakfast bar of a white waterfall island topped by a white and gray marble countertop. The island is illuminated by black pendant lights.
18 of Beige Woven Chairs in White Kitchen
PHOTO:
Glass pendant lighting hangs above a white kitchen island with wood and woven beige chairs. White marbled backsplash sits between white cabinets and countertops. Small decorative pieces displayed on shelves complete the space.
19 of Dark Gray Kitchen Island with Waterfall Edge
PHOTO:
Gold pendant lights are mounted above a dark gray kitchen island with waterfall edge topped by a white and gray marble countertop. White woven dining chairs are seated at the island in this kitchen boasting white cabinets.
20 of Black Bar Stools with a Back Under a White Counter
PHOTO:
Three white pendant lamps have over a white kitchen island with a gold faucet. Four black bar stools with a back are pushed under the white counter on the light wood floor. Natural wood cabinets are installed between tall white cabinets on the far wall.
21 of Marble Kitchen Waterfall Island with Sink
PHOTO:
Stained wood cabinets are fitted to a white and gray marble kitchen waterfall island with sink. The island is lit by white and gold pendant lights in this kitchen featuring wood and white cabinets.
