Mixed material island countertop

[hbomdiggity]

We currently have a 60 inch island topped with granite. There is a ton of dead/open space on one end so we have decided to extend by adding a 24 inch bank of drawers (technically have space for another 30 but worried it would look too big). To avoid getting an entire new piece of granite and because we actually want butcher block, we have decided to top the new section with a 3-4 inch thick slab of block.

The decision I’m struggling with is how to handle the joint/transition of the mixed counter materials. I want a chunky block, but also want it to look nice visually and actually gain some storage. Unfortunately anything more than 4” thick is not only even more $$ but also reduces storage capacity.

Additional info:
- we will use the block as a large cutting board, pizza cutting/serving, charcuterie (if we can ever entertain again); we currently have a large cutting board sitting on granite at this end of island and use it constantly
- existing island is 2ea 30” cabs that are both drawer over doors. New cab will be 3 drawers since there is another 3 drawer in another part of kitchen.
- we plan to go with the dark walnut as pictured in 1&2 below.

I would take a picture of my actual kitchen but it is truly embarrassing at the moment.

Option 1: granite and block on same plane/top of cabinets flush. With a 3” block, the block would be about 1.5” taller.


Option 2: granite hits mid block. Allows for a thicker 4” block which would also sit about 1.5” higher. Maybe looks more intentional?




Option 3: top of block and granite flush. This seems to greatly reduce and storage gained by this endeavor.

[aprilsails]

Visually, none of them bother me. So I don’t think it will look that off so to speak.

If you prefer the chunky wood look, I would do Option B though. I agree that losing more cabinet space as in the bottom photo would suck.

[mrsukyankee]

Visually, I prefer A or C. I would probably go for A, if it were me, to get the most cabinet space.

[dr.girlfriend]

I like mid-block.

[jamaicam]

i like either top or bottom aligned.

[simpsongal]

Hmmm....I think A is my least favorite, but none of them really bother me. I'd do what's most cost/project efficient - I think you'll like it regardless of the height/transition differences.

[definitelyO]

I think they all work and provide a true division. I prefer option B personally.

[Deleted]

I personally prefer the look of B. A isn't terrible. C is just too much imho.

[InBetweenDays]

I agree with @sameoldstory, First choice would be B, with a close second to A. I'm not a fan of C.

[pickel]

I like A, not a fan of C

[hbomdiggity]

Thanks all!

I’m torn between A and B. Because we want the top drawers to line up from existing to new, we are going to go with A.