Kitchen · Everett, WA
An Everett kitchen with MSI Eclipse granite countertops, a polished eased edge and tight cutouts for the cooktop and sink. Seams are placed to stay out of sight.
The layout was complex, and the existing cabinets had small variations that the countertop had to follow. Two large granite slabs had to move through a compact home. The cooktop and undermount sink needed exact cutouts.
We used StoneEx digital laser templating to record the real shape of the kitchen, cabinet variations included. The specs cover the cooktop and sink cutouts and polished eased edges. Seams were planned to be nearly invisible, especially around the sink.
The granite fits the cabinets and appliances closely, with polished edges and concealed seams. Under-cabinet lighting shows off the pattern in the stone.
The challenge in detail
This Everett kitchen had a complex layout, and several components had to come together in one countertop. The design called for a cutout for a 24 inch cooktop and another for a 27.5 inch undermount sink, and both needed careful planning. The existing cabinetry also had slight variations, and the stone had to follow them to fit well.
MSI Eclipse granite is durable and has an intricate pattern, which made careful handling a priority. The job used two large slabs, and moving them safely through the compact space of the home was a key part of the plan. The clients wanted a sleek, polished look that would improve the kitchen in how it works as well as how it looks.
How we approached it
Our team used a StoneEx digital laser scan to template the kitchen as it stood. The scan captured the details of the layout, including the cabinet variations, so the countertops could be made to fit the cabinets that were actually there.
CNC cutting followed the digital template and produced the cutouts for the cooktop and the sink. The eased edges were then polished to a smooth finish that brings out the natural character of the granite.
Seam placement was planned so the joints are nearly invisible, especially around the sink, giving a continuous surface across the counters. Because MSI Eclipse granite calls for careful handling, each slab was transported and positioned with care to keep the risk of damage low, from the move through the compact home to the final setting on the cabinets.
The finished project
In the finished kitchen, the MSI Eclipse granite works as the visual anchor of the space, and the polished eased edges add a refined detail along every run. The installation covers 80 square feet of granite.
In daily use, the close fit around the cooktop and the sink lets the countertops sit naturally with the existing cabinetry and appliances. The concealed seams and the under-cabinet lighting draw attention to the intricate pattern in the granite and give the room a warm, inviting feel for both cooking and entertaining. The two slabs, the cutouts and the planned seams come together as one sleek, polished countertop that improves how the kitchen works as well as how it looks.
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