Rough with the smooth

Mixing a moment of natural texture into an otherwise sleek, modern space helps to create a small contrast that makes a huge difference. The trick is finding the right metal to pair with stone, and choosing something with more character than stainless steel. ‘The zinc aged splashback is an extremely practical material featuring stunning variations of tones that will evolve over time creating a living finish,’ says Chris Spink, founder of Hush Kitchens, who designed this space. ‘Warmer in colour than stainless steel, it’s non-porous and naturally antibacterial. What’s more, it’s easy to mould into complex shapes like the curved sink corners.’

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