MATERIAL: GRANITE DREAM

In this lakeside home in Italy (on the right), London-based architecture and design practice DH Liberty utilised black granite as an accent backsplash to deliver impact in a minimalist kitchen. The use of light wood cabinetry, with its understated look, adds sophistication to this space.

DH Liberty founder Dara Huang worked with Luxury Cave founder Darren Miller to create this kitchen; they selected black granite for its robust quality and rugged presence. “The most successful schemes strike a perfect balance, using the materials with the strongest character sparingly,” says Miller.