Everyday elegance
A SMART, VERSATILE SURFACE THAT’S ALSO CARBON NEUTRAL, DEKTON BY COSENTINO WILL ELEVATE YOUR KITCHEN’S FUNCTIONALITY WITH STYLE.
RENOVATING A KITCHEN presents all manner of options but there are a few key elements that cannot be overlooked. Choosing a durable and distinctive surface for your cooking zone is an essential ingredient to a kitchen’s success. For this relaxed yet refined space designed by Kyal and Kara — of The Block and Reno Rumble fame — the seasoned renovating duo turned to Dekton by Cosentino ultra-compact surfaces.
In this open-plan zone, the island bench embodies style and function. As the hub of the home, the kitchen needed to be consistent with the space’s overall coastal feel. “Rather than injecting colour into this kitchen, we layered different textures using a simple palette of cream, tan and beige tones to make it feel warm and inviting,” says Kara. “Our starting point was a beautiful oak floor, which we paired with a Dekton Taga benchtop that played on its warm, earthy tones while introducing pattern.”
The Taga finish was inspired by Taj Mahal quartzite. The soft creamy white tone is interspersed with subtle brown-gold veins, giving depth and richness to this luxurious material. “For us, the kitchen has always been the gathering place for friends and family. We wanted this kitchen island to feel
like a grand piece of furniture where memories could be made, so we specified a luxurious, extra-thick benchtop,” says Kara. Choosing a versatile surface for food prep and dining doesn’t mean compromising on style either. “We love the striations and depth in natural stone, but given this is our family home we didn’t want to worry about stains and marks,” says Kara.
Emulating the classic appeal of natural stone, Dekton by Cosentino is an innovative and versatile material that can be used indoors and outdoors. Crafted from a blend of raw materials used in glass manufacturing, advanced porcelain materials and quartz, this highly scratch-resistant surface is resistant to water absorption, stains and UV damage. The life cycle of the material is also carbon neutral, making it an eco-conscious choice as well.
This smart ultra-compact surface comes as no surprise from Cosentino, a family owned company. Starting out in the 1940s processing marble from the Sierra de los Filabres mountains in Spain, the company’s commitment to research and development in the late 1970s led to its expansion. Cosentino is now a global leader in innovative surface materials and the result of this dedication to excellence can be at your fingertips in your very own kitchen.