Actress Brigitte Lafleur features Dekton in kitchen renovation

From starring on the big screen to painting beautiful artwork on canvas, renowned Quebec artist and actress Brigitte Lafleur is not shy of getting creative – especially when it comes to the design of her home.

She recently took on her third kitchen renovation. Designed in collaboration with Cuisine Action and Cosentino, her new family kitchen perfectly combines light and dark elements in the surfaces she chose. We caught up with Brigitte to talk about her new space, the concept behind her design, and what her experience was like using Cosentino’s Dekton products for the first time.

Tell us a bit about your kitchen renovation.

We’re home lovers, and this project marks our third kitchen renovation. For each renovation, we changed the materials of the surfaces each time. For the countertops, we had always opted for quartz in the past. This time we chose Dekton, which we’ve come to realize is an extraordinary choice and impossible to regret.

What was the inspiration behind the design of the space?

We have a house from the 80s that needed a facelift. We wanted a Nordic-inspired kitchen. The cabinet fronts feature blonde wood which pairs perfectly with the white oak floor and our matte black panels. While the blonde wood veneer has no moldings, the black panels have a much thinner shaker outline than the usual "shaker".

It was a complete renovation from top to bottom. We had to change the floor, create a huge opening for a new patio door, install new lighting and new plumbing. It took great organization and patience, but we’re thrilled with the results.

What were some of the "must haves" you wanted to feature in the finished space?

I wanted a simple kitchen, quite masculine in style while still being bright. For lighting, nothing compares to the natural light created from our new 14 ft. patio door. The white Dekton Helena backsplash also contributes to the luminosity, allowing light to bounce off the surface. For simplicity, the Dekton Sirius counter is a “must have”. Extremely solid, durable, and functional – it’s truly a favourite.

Dekton is a real favourite of ours. We chose Dekton Helena because it made the kitchen brighter and because we wanted a change from the marble pattern we had installed in our previous kitchen. Helena has a very soft unique pattern, reminiscent of clouds – it’s wonderful. But our absolute favourite shade is Dekton Sirius. For the island design, it was the perfect choice. Resistant to stains, heat, and scratches, it allows each of us to express our inner chef freely without worry. Finally, with special felt pens, we can write or draw on the surface, which is great for writing down recipes, lists or allowing our children to draw. It’s an awesome feature of the material!

What advice do you have for those looking to renovate their kitchen?

There are several ways to update your kitchen. Painting, resurfacing, changing the lights, etc. One of the things I chose to renovate in the space was by working with Cuisine Action to update the cabinets. They have a very inspiring showroom and experienced advisors. Also, for the first time, I chose Cosentino for the surface options. Overall, I’m more than delighted with the final result! The Cosentino showroom was enchanting, the variety of products was excellent, and the staff were charming, respectful, and true connoisseurs of the brand. I felt supported from start to finish without experiencing the slightest pressure.