One of my design philosophies is to maintain "clean" lines. I want to share my thoughts about how to implement my clean line design in edge finishes. There are many edge finishes in a house, such as wall corners, counter-top corners, and stair treads. Have you ever thought about what type of edge finish you like? The most common edge used is the bull-nose edge, named after the rounded nose of a bull. It is basically a rounded corner as if there is a semi-circle at the end. Below is a photos of a bull nosed stair tread.

Even though the bull-nose is most common, I prefer square edges. A square edge, like its name describes, is less rounded. It is a pointed edge with a slight ease to it. My preferred ease is 1/16.