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5 Stunning Kitchens With Marbleized Engineered Stone
Veined surfaces steal the show in a range of hues, patterns and applications
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People have been under stone’s seductive spell for centuries. Enthralling veins spangle and swirl across crystal-flecked surfaces with the power to transform a room. “Everyone has a fascination with stone,” says Daniel Germani, a Phoenix-based designer. “But people want materials that are more resilient than natural marbles.” The surface industry’s response? Engineered stone that looks like the real deal without all the maintenance. Read on to explore five kitchens that put marbleized man-made surfaces centre stage.
1. Tempted to the Dark Side
Inspired by Sahara Noir marble, the dark quartz countertop in this kitchen marks a sharp departure from the ever-popular white. Riffing off design darling Calacatta, the impact- and scratch-resistant surface inverts the colours. “Everything that was white became black,” Germani says. “It becomes something really, really rich.”
Thin, white veins zip across the surface, which is composed of natural quartz, resins and pigments. “We’re seeing bold contrast lately, and black-and-white is timeless yet contemporary,” Germani says. “You don’t have the risk of it aging.” Paired with on-trend black cabinetry and brass hardware, the overall look is striking.
Inspired by Sahara Noir marble, the dark quartz countertop in this kitchen marks a sharp departure from the ever-popular white. Riffing off design darling Calacatta, the impact- and scratch-resistant surface inverts the colours. “Everything that was white became black,” Germani says. “It becomes something really, really rich.”
Thin, white veins zip across the surface, which is composed of natural quartz, resins and pigments. “We’re seeing bold contrast lately, and black-and-white is timeless yet contemporary,” Germani says. “You don’t have the risk of it aging.” Paired with on-trend black cabinetry and brass hardware, the overall look is striking.
2. Monochrome With a Touch of Drama
This kitchen fully embraces a pale uniform palette, keeping it fresh with eye-catching patterns. Robust veins flow diagonally across easy-care quartz counters (no sealing required) and a high backsplash inspired by Calacatta marble.
“The feel is rich and expensive and people are drawn to it,” Germani says. The rest of the kitchen is rendered in soft grey, punctuated by metallics. He recommends pairing minimalist elements with dramatically veined surfaces. “Let the stone be the star,” he says.
This kitchen fully embraces a pale uniform palette, keeping it fresh with eye-catching patterns. Robust veins flow diagonally across easy-care quartz counters (no sealing required) and a high backsplash inspired by Calacatta marble.
“The feel is rich and expensive and people are drawn to it,” Germani says. The rest of the kitchen is rendered in soft grey, punctuated by metallics. He recommends pairing minimalist elements with dramatically veined surfaces. “Let the stone be the star,” he says.
3. A Study in Finishes
In this glamorous contemporary-style kitchen, matte black cabinetry and rustic parquet floors play supporting roles to the creamy-hued ultracompact surface, which is composed of a blend of inorganic raw materials. “Let the shine shine,” Germani says of the high-gloss engineered stone. He says he likes to pair this one with a more subdued palette so the elements work together without competing.
The surface’s variegated crystalline veins and greyish marbling, influenced by Taj Mahal quartzite, complement the metallic pops of the bar stools, pendant lights and island faucet. The island’s thick edges and waterfall sides provide even more opportunity for the surfaces to gleam.
In this glamorous contemporary-style kitchen, matte black cabinetry and rustic parquet floors play supporting roles to the creamy-hued ultracompact surface, which is composed of a blend of inorganic raw materials. “Let the shine shine,” Germani says of the high-gloss engineered stone. He says he likes to pair this one with a more subdued palette so the elements work together without competing.
The surface’s variegated crystalline veins and greyish marbling, influenced by Taj Mahal quartzite, complement the metallic pops of the bar stools, pendant lights and island faucet. The island’s thick edges and waterfall sides provide even more opportunity for the surfaces to gleam.
4. A New Take on Grey
Delicate threads crisscross a backdrop of earthy grey-brown on this ultracompact surface, making a case for subtle veining. “It’s sexy and the elements are very modern,” Germani says of the engineered stone. An updated etch- and stain-proof rendition of Gris Pulpis marble, it suits the kitchen’s minimalist aesthetic.
The veining’s colours inform the rest of the room’s palette, rendered in shades of solid grey. The charcoal-hued chairs pick up the darker veins, while the pewter tones of the cabinetry and floors harmonize with the lighter ones. Large windows keep things airy and bright.
Delicate threads crisscross a backdrop of earthy grey-brown on this ultracompact surface, making a case for subtle veining. “It’s sexy and the elements are very modern,” Germani says of the engineered stone. An updated etch- and stain-proof rendition of Gris Pulpis marble, it suits the kitchen’s minimalist aesthetic.
The veining’s colours inform the rest of the room’s palette, rendered in shades of solid grey. The charcoal-hued chairs pick up the darker veins, while the pewter tones of the cabinetry and floors harmonize with the lighter ones. Large windows keep things airy and bright.
5. Homage to Italian Classics
Inspired by iconic Carrara and Calacatta marbles, the snow-white ultracompact surface in this Parisian kitchen boasts the same delicate smoke-grey wisps as its older cousins. “Carrara is a classic that’s never going out of style, like Bohemian Rhapsody — it’s traditional, safe and feel-good,” Germani says. He sees Calacatta as just as timeless.
Thermal-resistant and scratch-proof, “this ultracompact surface allows you to really abuse where you cook — you can just wipe it off with a cloth” and soapy water, Germani says. Available in sheets as thin as 4 millimetres, here it clads the interior of a niche within the cabinet run. The room’s soft grey cabinetry and white walls and hood play off the hues of the engineered stone.
Tell us: Which kitchen is your favorite? Let us know in the Comments.
More: To learn more about the surfaces pictured in this story, visit Cosentino’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
Inspired by iconic Carrara and Calacatta marbles, the snow-white ultracompact surface in this Parisian kitchen boasts the same delicate smoke-grey wisps as its older cousins. “Carrara is a classic that’s never going out of style, like Bohemian Rhapsody — it’s traditional, safe and feel-good,” Germani says. He sees Calacatta as just as timeless.
Thermal-resistant and scratch-proof, “this ultracompact surface allows you to really abuse where you cook — you can just wipe it off with a cloth” and soapy water, Germani says. Available in sheets as thin as 4 millimetres, here it clads the interior of a niche within the cabinet run. The room’s soft grey cabinetry and white walls and hood play off the hues of the engineered stone.
Tell us: Which kitchen is your favorite? Let us know in the Comments.
More: To learn more about the surfaces pictured in this story, visit Cosentino’s Houzz profile.
This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.
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Indisputable leader in countertops for 25 years, Silestone is made of more than 90% of natural quartz... Read More
It would have been nice to know the price point compared to quartz, marble, granite, etc. Otherwise an informative article.