How to create a modern minimalist kitchen, by Atwood Kitchens

The team at Atwood Kitchens is behind the creation of some extraordinary bespoke kitchens in Indonesia. That’s why influencer Aurelie Hermansyah Atta chose them to design her kitchen, a space in dark colours and simple lines, elegant and sober, with all the necessary equipment to prepare meals for her family of four.

“Designing a modern minimalist kitchen requires a balance between aesthetics, functionality and budget. By addressing these challenges and meeting these needs, you can create a beautiful and practical space,” says Atwood Kitchens. In fact, the studio uses the design created for the content creator as an example of how we can achieve a similar result in our homes.

For the worktops, the studio opted for a seamless surface for an avant-garde look. To achieve this, they recommend using large-format Dekton slabs, as they did in Hermansyah Atta’s kitchen. The colour chosen was Dekton Bromo, a dark grey shade inspired by homogeneous metamorphic rocks such as slate. Its subtle faded graphics, meticulous texture and natural aesthetic define this evocative proposal from the Natural Collection, a colour collection that recreates the most beautiful patterns found in geology.

According to Atwood Kitchens, the slabs should run from the worktop to the bottom of the upper cabinets, as “this creates a clean and homogeneous look that emphasises the elegance of the design”. In addition, for a kitchen with such features, the studio prefers that both the front and the worktop are made of the same material and in the same colour, in order to “maintain a cohesive and stylised appearance”. For this reason, they used Dekton Bromo for both surfaces.

Meanwhile, the kitchen island is generally regarded as the star of this type of kitchen. To make it stand out, the studio recommends using a striking Dekton colour or finish and extending the surface with an overhang that can accommodate tall stools, transforming the island into a dining table as well. The waterfall edge adds the finishing touch: “Use the worktop material for the sides of the island to create a waterfall effect for a dramatic and contemporary touch,” says Atwood Kitchens.

“We love working with Cosentino materials,” say the designers. Their reasons? The wide range of colours and textures available for products like Dekton, which “can suit different kitchen styles, from modern to traditional”.

There is also the aforementioned continuity that it brings to spaces thanks to its large-format slabs and the many thicknesses available, which make it possible to adapt to very specific design requirements.

The studio also praises the low maintenance requirements of the Dekton surfaces – “they’re easy to clean and maintain and only require basic cleaning with water and soap” – and their 25-year warranty: “Their durability and resistance to wear contribute to a longer lifetime, reducing the need for replacement and the associated waste,” the experts conclude.