Book-matched marble
Consecutive slab faces mirrored — layout approved on slab photos
Waterfall Kitchen Island
Custom waterfall kitchen island in book-matched marble, quartz or sintered stone — mitred waterfall ends, optional cantilevered extension, made to your drawings in Foshan and shipped worldwide.
- Lead time
- 45–60 days
- Minimum order
- No fixed MOQ
- Customization
- Fully made to order
- Shipping
- FOB or DDP worldwide
Like what you see? Send us your floor plan — we'll draw it up and quote it.
Overview
A custom waterfall kitchen island in book-matched marble, quartz or sintered stone — mitred waterfall ends, optional cantilevered dining ledge, built to your drawings in Foshan.
A waterfall island is a stone exercise first and a cabinet exercise second: the worktop does not stop at the edge — it folds down the sides in one continuous mitred plane, with the veining book-matched so the two faces open like the pages of a book. Every unit is built to your drawings, from slab selection to the final mitre.
The stone comes from our own stone range — marble, quartz or sintered slab — so the island is specified, cut and shipped together with the rest of the kitchen. You approve the actual slab from photos and vein-layout drawings before cutting, and the mitres are CNC-cut so the pattern runs unbroken over the edge.
Where the design calls for a cantilevered dining extension, a concealed steel subframe inside the carcass carries the stone. Overhang limits are checked per stone type at drawing stage, so the floating end is an engineered detail, not a risk.
- Book-matched veining mirrored across the faces — approved on slab photos before cutting
- 45-degree mitred waterfall ends cut by CNC and bonded in the factory
- Cantilevered dining extensions carried on concealed steel, not on the stone
- Marble, quartz or sintered stone from our own stone range
- A working interior of drawers, sinks and appliance housings behind the stone
- Ships worldwide — stone crated in timber A-frames, carcass flat-packed
Full specification
Dimensions, stone options, finishes and ordering terms for the waterfall island — the slab, vein layout and mitres are all approved by you before cutting.
| Item | Standard specification |
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| Overall dimensions | Made to your plan in millimetres. Typical islands run 2,400–3,600 mm long and 900–1,200 mm deep at 900 mm high; cantilevered extensions usually add 900–1,200 mm. |
| Waterfall ends | 45-degree mitred ends with vein-continuous flow from the horizontal to the vertical face; end panels can be single- or double-sided. |
| Cantilever | Concealed steel subframe inside the carcass; maximum overhang reviewed per stone type and thickness at shop-drawing stage. |
| Interior layout | Drawer packs, cupboards or appliance housings to your layout, hidden behind the stone faces and numbered on the shop drawing. |
| Item | Standard specification |
|---|---|
| Stone faces | Marble, quartz or sintered stone in 20 or 30 mm from our own stone range, approved against the actual slab before cutting. |
| Carcass board | 18 mm panels — moisture-resistant plywood in wet zones, melamine-faced chipboard elsewhere; edges sealed in PVC or ABS. |
| Hardware | Soft-close hinges and runners as standard; Blum or Hettich upgrades quoted per unit. |
| Cut-outs | Sink, cooktop, tap and pop-up socket cut-outs CNC-machined to the approved drawing; undermount sinks fitted and sealed in the factory. |
| Item | Standard specification |
|---|---|
| Stone colours | Chosen from our stone range — marble, quartz and sintered colours — with the actual slab approved from photographs before cutting. |
| Vein matching | Book-matched faces as standard on this design; the vein layout is drawn on slab photos and signed off before any cutting. |
| Surface finish | Polished, honed or leathered per stone type; edge profile and thickness — 20 mm, 30 mm or laminated builds — to the approved drawing. |
| Item | Standard specification |
|---|---|
| Geometry | Length, depth and height to your floor plan; cantilevered dining extension or a standard plinth base. |
| Stone layout | Book-matched or vein-continuous layouts, single or double waterfall ends. |
| Services | Sink, cooktop, tap and pop-up socket positions marked on the shop drawings and machined to match. |
| Matching pieces | Waterfall counters and splashbacks for the rest of the kitchen, cut from the same slab batch where the design calls for it. |
| Item | Standard specification |
|---|---|
| Minimum order | No fixed MOQ per piece — the island ships with the rest of your kitchen or project order in a shared container. |
| Lead time | 45–60 days after slab and drawing approval, depending on stone selection and vein-matching requirements; confirmed per order before deposit. |
| Slab approval | You approve the actual slab from photographs with the cut plan drawn in, plus a physical stone sample couriered to you. |
| Packaging | Stone faces crated in a timber A-frame with edge protection; carcass sections flat-packed in numbered 5-ply export cartons. |
| Shipment | FOB from our port or DDP to your door, quoted per destination; loading planned and photographed in Foshan before the container is sealed. |
Material & finish samples
Stone, timber and carcass options for the waterfall island — physical samples and slab photographs are approved before anything is cut.
White quartz
The marble look with a harder, sealed surface
Grey sintered stone
20 or 30 mm — heatproof and zero-maintenance
Travertine option
Filled and honed — a warmer natural stone that develops patina
Walnut interior option
Drawer boxes, shelving and ledges — solid or veneered
18 mm carcass board
Moisture-resistant plywood in wet zones, edges sealed in PVC or ABS
Materials & construction
How the waterfall island is built: book-matched stone faces, CNC-cut 45-degree mitres, a concealed steel subframe and a full working interior.
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Book-matched stone faces
Two consecutive faces of the same slab are mirrored so the veining opens symmetrically across the island. The cut plan is drawn onto photographs of your actual slab and signed off before cutting — what you approve is what gets cut. Faces are quartz (93% quartz content, non-porous), natural marble or sintered stone, in 20 or 30 mm.
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Mitred waterfall construction
The horizontal and vertical faces meet in a 45-degree mitre cut by CNC to a ±1 mm tolerance, so the vein runs over the edge without a visible break. Mitres are bonded and reinforced in the factory — never assembled on site — in polished, honed or leathered finishes per stone type.
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Cantilever engineering
Floating dining extensions are carried on a concealed steel subframe anchored into the carcass — the stone you see is never the structure. The maximum overhang, typically 900–1,200 mm, is verified against the chosen stone type and thickness at shop-drawing stage, before any cutting.
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A working interior
Behind the stone faces the island works like any of our kitchens: 18 mm board — E1 as standard, E0 or CARB P2 on request — with drawer packs, cupboards and appliance housings to your layout. Soft-close hardware is standard; Blum or Hettich upgrades are factory-rated for 100,000+ opening cycles and 30–50 kg drawer loads.
Certifications & compliance
Timber, panels, stone and packaging certified for your destination market — EU, US, UK and Australia.
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FSC-certified timber
Certified oak, walnut and veneer supplied on request
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ISO 9001 factory
Quality-managed, audited production processes
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CARB P2 · TSCA Title VI
Low-emission panels for the US market on request
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CE-compliant components
LED lighting, sockets and electrical fittings
- E1 · E0
EN 717-1 emissions
E1 board as standard, E0 on request
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SGS inspection
Third-party pre-shipment inspection accepted
Customization options
Stone selection and geometry are fixed at drawing stage and approved on physical samples and slab photographs before production — what you sign off is what the container delivers.
- Geometry
- overall length, depth and height are drawn to your plan in millimetres — typical islands run 2,400–3,600 mm long and 900–1,200 mm deep at 900 mm high.
- Stone selection
- marble, quartz or sintered stone from our own range, approved against the actual slab and a couriered physical sample before cutting.
- Vein layout
- book-matched faces as standard on this design, with the vein flow drawn onto your slab photographs for sign-off.
- Waterfall ends
- single- or double-sided 45-degree mitred ends, cut by CNC and bonded in the factory.
- Cantilevered extension
- a floating dining ledge of typically 900–1,200 mm carried on concealed steel, or a standard plinth base.
- Edge profile and thickness
- 20 mm, 30 mm or laminated builds, with eased, pencil-round or mitred profiles machined to the approved drawing.
- Services
- sink, cooktop, tap and pop-up socket positions CNC-machined to the approved drawing — undermount sinks fitted and sealed in the factory, sockets to UK, EU or US standards.
- Matching pieces
- waterfall counters and splashbacks for the rest of the kitchen, cut from the same slab batch where the design calls for it.
Want every detail built your way? Talk to us — consultation is free.
Choosing the stone: marble, quartz, sintered or travertine
Book-matching works with any slab in the range — the choice is about movement, maintenance and budget. We photograph the actual slabs, draw the vein layout onto them, and courier a physical sample before cutting.
- Marble
- the strongest veining for book-matching — mirrored faces read like a painting; a living surface that is sealed in the factory and re-sealed annually.
- Quartz
- 93% quartz content and non-porous — the marble look on a harder, never-sealed surface, with consistent patterning across big faces.
- Sintered stone
- heatproof and zero-maintenance in 20 or 30 mm — the practical choice for cantilevered dining ledges and heavy-use kitchens.
- Travertine
- filled and honed for a warm, quiet face that develops patina — suited to islands that should feel carved rather than polished.
Packaging and shipping
Stone faces travel in a purpose-built timber A-frame crate with edge protection; carcass sections and interior fittings flat-pack into numbered 5-ply export cartons. Every crate and carton is labelled by room and unit on the packing list.
The island normally shares a container with the rest of your kitchen or whole-home order. Loading is planned and photographed in Foshan before the container is sealed — FOB from our port or DDP to your door, quoted per destination.
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Drawings approved
Shop drawings, finish samples and the packing plan are all signed off by you before production starts.
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Production & QC
Built in our Foshan factory under an ISO 9001 quality-management system, with QC photos taken at each stage.
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Flat-pack & crating
Carcass sections in numbered 5-ply export cartons; stone elements crated in timber A-frames with edge protection.
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Loading documented
Container loading is planned and photographed in Foshan before sealing — you receive the photos before the vessel sails.
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FOB or DDP worldwide
Sea freight from our port, or delivered duty paid to your door — quoted per destination, under one packing list.
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Ready to install
Every carton is numbered in installation sequence, with assembly drawings ready for your installer on site.
Care and maintenance
A care sheet matched to your chosen stone ships with the documents. The essentials for a book-matched island:
- Stone faces
- quartz and sintered stone need only soap and water; marble and travertine are sealed in the factory and re-sealed about once a year — acidic spills are wiped promptly.
- Mitred edges
- the 45-degree mitres are bonded and reinforced for life, but they are still stone — avoid impacts from heavy pots and vacuum heads on the vertical corners.
- Interior and hardware
- standard kitchen care — soft-close hardware is maintenance-free, and drawer channels stay smooth with an occasional wipe.
Where it works best
Where a book-matched waterfall island makes the strongest case — statement kitchens, view-led apartments and show units.
Statement kitchens
Book-matched stone turns the island into the room's centrepiece — suited to projects where the kitchen is expected to carry the interior.
View-led apartments
A cantilevered extension keeps sightlines open in penthouse and sea-view rooms — dining space without a table leg in the way.
Minimal interiors
One continuous material over every face removes visual noise; the storage and the mess disappear behind the stone.
Show units and developments
A photogenic, repeatable centrepiece — slab layouts are documented so multiple units can match across a development.
FAQ
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Straight answers on minimum orders, lead times, shipping and payment — before you commit.
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Can I choose the exact slab for my island?
Yes. We photograph available slabs in the stone range, draw the cut plan and vein layout onto the photos, and you approve the layout before anything is cut. For book-matched faces, consecutive slab faces are reserved together.
How is the book-matched veining approved from abroad?
You receive slab photographs with the proposed cut layout marked, plus a vein-flow drawing of the finished faces. Approval happens against those documents and a physical stone sample we courier to you.
Is a cantilevered stone extension safe?
The extension is carried by a concealed steel subframe fixed into the carcass — the stone is a skin, not the structure. Maximum overhang depends on stone type and thickness and is checked at shop-drawing stage before we issue drawings.
Does a marble island stain or etch?
Marble is a living surface: acids etch it and oils can stain if left. We seal it in the factory and tell you honestly what to expect — many clients choose it for the patina. If you want the look without the maintenance, quartz or sintered stone gives a similar vein with a harder surface.
How is such a large stone piece shipped without breaking?
Faces are mitred, bonded and reinforced in the factory, then crated in a timber A-frame with edge protection. You receive container loading photos before the vessel sails, and the packing list marks the crate for first-out handling on site.
What is the minimum order and lead time?
No fixed MOQ per piece — the island ships with the rest of your order in a shared container. Lead time is typically 45–60 days after slab and drawing approval, confirmed per order before deposit.
What should I send to get a quotation?
Your kitchen plan or a measured sketch with the island's intended size, your preferred stone type or reference photos, and whether you want a cantilevered extension. We price from that and confirm everything on shop drawings and slab photographs.
Will my island look exactly like the approved slab photos?
Yes — the cut plan is drawn on photographs of your actual slab and you sign it off before cutting. Natural stone varies from slab to slab, which is exactly why approval happens against your slab and never a catalogue image.
How much does a book-matched waterfall island cost?
Pricing is per project, not from a list — the drivers are the slab species and grade (book-matching reserves consecutive faces of the same slab), the island's dimensions, whether you add a cantilevered extension, and the interior layout. Send your plan and stone direction and we return an itemized quotation with the slab photographs and shop drawings.
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