In the heart of Hobsonville, Auckland, this new house is a prime example of how contemporary design can accommodate the needs of a multi-generational family. Architectural interior designer Michelle McIlroy of Inherent Co. has skillfully transformed this suburban home into a space that caters to both the young and the old, using Dekton throughout the home to ensure longevity and ease of maintenance.

An  impressive entrance floor, fabricated in Dekton large format tiles, creates a dramatic first impression that is both visually stunning and functionally sound, ideal for a home bustling with family activity. 

“From the moment you walk into the house, it's an instant ‘wow factor’, due to the size and scale of the slabs,” says McIlroy. 

Continuing the theme from the entrance way, the powder room also utilises Dekton flooring.

Central to the home is the kitchen, designed to support the culinary adventures of a family that loves to cook. Dekton, Laos provides a stain-resistant and durable workspace. 

“We needed a surface that wouldn’t stain,” explains McIlroy. “It needed to look as good as the day it was installed.” The use of Dekton Laos extends into a charming bar area. 

The scullery complements the kitchen’s robust functionality, featuring Dekton, Sirus for the benchtop and Zenith for the splashback, illustrating Dekton’s adaptability in different settings. These areas are designed to be just as resilient as the kitchen, ensuring consistency throughout the home.

The decision to use Dekton was driven by its unmatched durability and the flexibility it provides when it comes to design. The advantages of Dekton, Cosentino’s ultra-compact surface that is carbon-neutral throughout its life cycle are countless: it resists abrasion better than granite and porcelain tiles; it remains unaffected by scratches and impacts; it is non-porous, so it is also resistant to liquids and residues; it withstands extreme temperatures and even fire; and it is unaffected by UV rays. No wonder it comes with a warranty of up to 25 years. “Dekton is so flexible in its different thicknesses that I was able to create a design that adhered to cabinetry, bench tops, walls, and floors,” explains McIlroy. 

The thoughtful design ensures the home meets the contemporary preferences of its younger residents while remaining accessible and comfortable for older family members. By striking a balance, the home is poised to be a welcoming home  for generations to come.

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Photography by Helen Bankers.

Accessories loaned by A&C Homewares.

Perched atop of the Pukehina sand dunes in the coastal Bay of Plenty, this house is a combination of relaxed modernity and rustic touches.  

Yellowfox designer Sophia Cole, in collaboration with Olivia Ellis, was given the task of translating the client's enthusiasm for a laid-back beach lifestyle into the very fabric of the home. The design brief was clear: to create a rustic-modern beach house that was both relaxed and tranquil. 

The interior design of the house draws heavily from the natural landscape and palette. For the kitchen, bathrooms, and living spaces, Cole and Ellis chose lighter sandy tones, reflecting the beach just steps away. The kitchen and scullery feature Dekton, Nilium worktops, setting the stage for the kitchen to become the focal point of this beachside retreat. 

When it came to selecting the surface, the choice of Dekton, Nilium was driven by both its aesthetic appeal and practical benefits. “The client loved that it was easy care,” explains Sophia Cole. “You can put hot pots on it, and it won’t scratch, or stain.”  

Nilium's light tone and subtle warm flecks, reminiscent of a rusted boat hull, seamlessly fit the beach house's laid-back vibe.  

“We definitely wanted light-toned benching to tie in with the rest of the sandy colour palette,” says Cole. “So Nilium was perfect, and we didn’t need to consider another option.” 

The rest of the home features a pared-back and minimalist approach, with light oak flooring, mid-toned grey wool carpet, and soft grey and white tiling, all set against a backdrop of Resene Double Black White. Dekton's inclusion in the kitchen and scullery showcases the blend of aesthetic appeal and functionality, making it the heart of this beach home. 

Panoramic views of the sea and Whakaari / White Island add to the aesthetic, in the home created by JMAC Architecture and DC Builders. 

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Photography by Someday Photography.  

It was seeing Dekton, Trance, from the Onirika range, in the flesh that convinced interior designer Melanie Sa’u and her clients that it was the perfect surface for her client’s kitchen. The Auckland designer was working on a major renovation project for clients living in a home with amazing sea views.  

“While we had white and more subtle stones in mind for the project, it wasn’t until we visited Cosentino’s Auckland showroom and saw Trance in a large piece that the client fell in love with the blue veining,” explains Sa’u. “She loved how it reflected their coastal home and reminded them of the beach. After installation, this decision became even more definitive and the stone truly came into its own, offering a more unique look than what you see when viewing a slab in isolation.” 

The carbon-neutral surface, designed for Cosentino by Nina Magon, was specified for the kitchen island, which faces the sea views, a bench and splashback on the opposite wall, and to clad the wall behind a pantry with shelves. 

“Using such a bold stone with a limited colour palette meant we wanted to make the most of it and really utilise the stone wherever we could,” explains Sa’u. “The appliance pantry was a space that would be used and kept open often, and only really closed to hide any mess when entertaining. We made the decision to incorporate the stone in it to keep the ‘wow’ factor across the whole space. It also created a break in the white cabinetry and shelving within that space.” 

That pantry was just one of the things that the home owners had on their wishlist. They also needed to accommodate a large fridge, freezer and a beverage fridge, to have both the cooktop and sink in the kitchen island so that they could enjoy the views while cooking, and to have the space connect seamlessly with the wider living space.  

“The client was open to a range of design ideas that encompassed several key elements. Stylewise, they requested a white and bright colour palette with no timber, except for the flooring. This is their forever home, so our focus was on selecting materials that could withstand the rigours of time,” says Sa’u. Dekton, which is warrantied for 25 years, was perfect for the brief. And the use of a Dekton, Nebbia coffee table tied the kitchen to the adjoining living areas. 

“We were drawn to the practical qualities offered by Dekton,” explains Sa’u. “This choice not only ensured longevity but also provided a level of durability that allowed the clients to embrace their busy routines without having to be too careful of how they used their benchtops. Dekton's temperature-, scratch-, and stain-resistance properties offer them a peace of mind.”  

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Photography by Michelle Weir. 

When renovating a 1930’s bungalow, Yellowfox designer Andrea Burney wanted to preserve the essence of the house’s history, but modernise the rooms so they were practical and up-to-date. That meant reconfiguring the layout of the kitchen and dining rooms to flow better, and choosing beautiful, but hardwearing finishes and surfaces that worked with the mid-century aesthetic.  

For Burney, Silestone quickly became the first choice when it came to benchtops, thanks to its innovative composition, toughness and eco-friendly production process. The interior designer specified Desert Silver in the kitchen and laundry benchtops. The neutral colour paired perfectly with both the pink finger tiles that cover the kitchen island, and glossy green tiles chosen for the laundry splashback. 

“Desert Silver toned in beautifully with the island cabinetry, splashback tiles and walls, and we loved the beautiful luxurious feel of the suede finish. The muted veining of Desert Silver added subtle interest without being overpowering,” explains Burney. “The kitchen benchtop is designed with a softened bar overhang and harmonises effortlessly with the Tile Warehouse Zellige splashback tiles and Resene Merino walls.”  

It also complements the kitchen’s timber shelves inspired by mid-century design, Dezignatek and Bestwood cabinetry, Archant handles and Robertson tapware. In the laundry, it’s paired with Zellige tiles and Bosch appliances. And thanks to its 25-year warranty, it’s the perfect surface for a busy household with two energetic boys.  

“There were already plenty of colours and textures in the interior design scheme for the house, so I didn’t want to introduce a new one with the benching,” says Burney. “By using Desert Silver in two rooms, we were able to colourblock the base units with the benchtop and create a neutral backdrop to the feature tiling for a functional yet stylish touch. And I love that Silestone is such a cost-effective option.” 

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The landscapes of Central Otago are some of the most dramatic in New Zealand, punctuated with stunning mountains, lakes, and desert-like expanses. This gorgeous new home in Queenstown, created by KOIA Architects, looks out to some of the most beautiful mountains in the region — Coronet Peak and the Remarkables ski slopes — and sits between two knolls. Architect Tony Koia knew that the house had to fit into the landscape, and survive the harsh weather the region can experience, and that the interior had to match the breathtaking topography too. 

In the kitchen, the heart of the home, an epic 3,545mm long island and a splashback were specified in Dekton, Laurent. The island is asymmetrical in shape, becoming thinner as it extends towards floor-to-ceiling glazing out to the mountains. Wood Solutions joinery in Dunedin used 12mm thickness, mitred to 30mm, for a dramatic centrepiece to the space. The dark colour, with its golden veins, is impactful and original. 

“All of the forms in the house are a direct response to the land, views and shelter we wished to create,” explains Koia. “The placement, form and materiality of the home took shape directly from the site and is a response to it.” 

“The large island is representative of the organic landscape with its non-orthogonal shape,” says Koia. “I think the homeowners, who chose Laurant, were drawn to the veins for drama and effect. In such a light-filled room, we could accommodate a darker kitchen. It adds a moodiness to the interior and ties into the aluminium joinery and louvres. And Laurent’s colour makes it stand out.”   

It was the first time the architect had used Laurent in a project, but its availability in large format slabs made it easy to specify for such a large application. And, it “seems to be very forgiving,” says Koia of the stain-, scratch and heat-resistant surface that is warrantied for 25 years. 

“We have started to use oversized islands a lot,” adds Koia. “Sometimes with benches behind them, sometimes without. It changes the whole dynamic of the space. I have found that with an oversized island, guests are more likely to involve themselves in the cooking process, which I personally love.” 

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“A holiday at home” was the feeling that a young Auckland couple wanted to create with the renovation of their townhouse in the inner-city suburbs. Stylish, well-travelled and uncluttered in their style, a high-end aesthetic and lots of storage were important for the clients. Interior designer Georgia Langridge of Modi Design set out to create a home with a West Hollywood vibe, plenty of luxe detailing, and Dekton by Cosentino throughout. 

Dekton, carbon neutral from cradle to grave, was specified for the kitchen surfaces, built-in furniture, the laundry and two bathrooms. In the kitchen, which looks onto a pool and tropical planting, a palette of organic forms and textures were selected. Dekton, Rem, in 12mm thickness, was specified for the benchtops. With its veining, the ultracompact surface complements the layers of warm-toned timbers and textured stone tiles in the fresh, modern room.  

“The veining and pattern of Rem is so timeless and beautiful; it catches the light and plays on the beach holiday feeling we wished to evoke,” says Langridge.  

To connect the kitchen space with the living room, Langridge designed a built-in Dekton, Arga desk, mitred to 120mm at the waterfall end, and accented with brass trim. It’s a sleek, sophisticated addition that creates a cohesive and integral connection between the two zones. It’s a multi-purpose piece of furniture: the owners can sit at the desk when working from home, or serve cocktails from it when entertaining. And because it’s warrantied for 25 years and scratch-, stain- and heat-resistant, it’s a low maintenance area in the home. 

“The house is so light-filled that we needed a product that would bear the brunt of New Zealand’s harsh UV rays even though it’s inside,” explains Langridge. “Plus, the clients are very clean and tidy people. For them, it was important we were specifying a material that is ‘what you see is what you get’, that being that Dekton is so resilient and durable, it will always look brand new. And the gloss of the Arga is well suited to the form and geometry that we wanted to bring into the design.” 

In the bathrooms, the soft glamour of Rem and Arga is repeated, to create cohesion to the interior design. Rem is specified in the downstairs bathroom for both the vanity and a large, inviting shower. Floor-to-ceiling slabs of 12mm thickness line the walk-in shower to emphasise height and bring focus to the materiality of the product.   

“Dekton, Rem was the only choice for this space,” says Langridge. “It has the perfect vein to sit against the shower window with the lush greenery behind. And the brass shower hardware works to elevate a luxe look.”  

In the nearby laundry, Rem has been specified for the benchtop and upstand, while upstairs, in the master bathroom, Arga tops a wooden bathroom vanity. Like all of the interior choices in the home, it conveys the feeling of a “hotel holiday”, says Langridge. “It’s a sleek way of living. To achieve that, we’ve called upon pieces that are thoughtfully placed as small, isolated treasures through the home. With refined yet durable Dekton surfaces, we’ve achieved a pared back and refined style, but it still feels like a home.” 

Explore the full range of colours across Dekton® here. 

Photography by Hazel Redmond. 

A home bar is the last word in interior sophistication, and in this recent renovation for home-owners who love to host parties and dinners, it was top of the dream decor wish list.  

Phil Judd of Workshop Designs responded to the brief by creating a beautiful and timeless built-in bar for the clients. It needed to withstand regular use, spills and scrapes, so he specified Dekton, Sirius, in 12mm thickness, for both the bar top and the splashback.  

“The bar is a very special piece,” says Judd. “It sits in the same room as the kitchen but needed to have its own presence. We used Sirius for the look and the texture, which was so important to this project. The tall splashback gives the bar a luxurious look and feel, and the depth of Sirius elevates the lighting and brass we chose to go with it.” 

The carbon-neutral, black surface also complements the existing flooring in the open-plan living area, which has a lovely golden hue. “It’s the mix of materials, texture, lighting and tones that make this project stand out,” says Phoebe Clinton-Baker, designer at Workshop Designs. 

In the adjoining kitchen, Judd and Clinton-Baker specified Sirius for the back splashback, around the cooktop, and for a lovely coffee nook. It creates a seamless aesthetic in the open-plan area. “The owners are a busy and growing family, so Sirius was perfect because it has the practical elements – its heat-resistant, easy to use and has no maintenance,” explains Clinton-Baker.  

The clients also wanted a butler’s pantry that could be shut away, hiding clutter and small appliances. In there, the light and pretty Dekton, Aeris was specified for the benchtops, to complement the white sink and walls.  

“Domoos was the perfect hard-wearing surface to ground the high-gloss bathrooms,” says Burney.  

“This choice was driven by colour,” says Clinton-Baker. “The warmth to this stone worked perfectly, softening the space and keeping it clean and modern. It was also important to use Dekton in the scullery as there is an oven on one elevation. and we wanted a practical surface that the clients could prepare food and cook on.”  

To round out the trio of Cosentino products chosen for the project, Clinton-Baker specified 20mm Silestone, White Storm, a sustainable surface made with 100% recycled water and electricity, for the laundry. “The laundry has a lighter and brighter aesthetic,” says Clinton-Baker. “White Storm is a cost-effective stone, resistant to staining, and it sits perfectly in the space.” 

Explore the full range of colours across Dekton®, Silestone® and Sensa® here.

When renovating an apartment, it can be impossible to move walls and change room configurations. Modernising the aesthetic relies instead on new surfaces and textures to make a transformation. This was the scenario with an Auckland apartment revamped by Yellowfox designer Andrea Burney: the concrete walls could not be altered, which meant working with the existing spaces, while creating an interior that felt warm, modern and luxe.  

Burney began in the kitchen, where the flow was improved and storage space was maximised with ample cabinetry under the benchtops and hidden storage in a set-back veneer unit. Kitchen benchtops in 20mm Dekton by Cosentino’s Aeris were fabricated in an irregular U-shape and paired with an integrated timber diner bar. Inspired by white limestone, Aeris lightened up the space. 

“Aeris’ muted pattern created a neutral backdrop and helped to reduce the visual impact of the wall angles and numerous benchtop joins required,” explains Burney. “The matte finish is tied in with matte lacquered cabinetry by Marton Lee Cabinetry and wall paint in Resene Albescent White. Dekton has amazing durability in that it won’t absorb food spills or liquid splashes like natural stone would.”  

The result is a kitchen that feels spacious and seamlessly multifunctional. Archant handles add modern glamour to the aesthetic, as does a stunning Creative Flooring herringbone engineered timber floor. The petite diner bar lends interest to the space. 

“The angles turned out to be an opportunity for a design feature with the dining nook and the chance to bring in a traditional turned table leg,” says Burney. “The high stud and keeping colours neutral mean the stunning views are not detracted from.”  

The two bathrooms are a dark and moody counterpoint to the light and bright kitchen. Graphite black Dekton Domoos, in 60mm thickness, was chosen for the vanities and paired with Grohe and Zucchetti fittings and stunning circular mirrors.  

“Domoos was the perfect hard-wearing surface to ground the high-gloss bathrooms,” says Burney.  

In the laundry, Burney returned to Aeris for a high-end feel. “The laundry needed to be a design feature in itself, since it is the thoroughfare to the main bathroom,” she explains. “Aeris is hard-wearing for a work surface, but attractive and neutral enough to colour-block with the base cabinetry and contrast with the other finishes.”  

Explore the full range of colours across Dekton®, Silestone® and Sensa® here. 

Photography by John Williams.

A showroom in a small town in Waikato sounds like an unlikely place for a cutting-edge interior, but Paton Kitchens defies assumptions with its stunning new workspace. The Coromandel business takes care of kitchen design and manufacture, custom cabinetry, new builds, renovations, joinery, appliances, and design services, and it’s in their revamped Ngatea showroom, decked out head-to-toe in Dekton, where their clients often first experience Cosentino’s products. 

“The showroom has about three to four different spaces to have a conversation in or create designs,” explains Paton’s Olivia Wootton. “We wanted each section of the renovated space to have beautiful displays of Consentino ranges and all of our amazing cabinetry products.” 

The new interior features full slab wall displays of Dekton by Cosentino’s Reverie, Laurent, and Liquid Shell, along with a range of samples displayed in their custom-made shelving, but the showroom kitchen is the star of the show. Sited as the centrepiece of the showroom, the layout features a beautiful island fabricated in 20mm Dekton Vk04 Grafite. Designed with drop-down pillars and a custom-made Dekton-lined sink insert, the black and grey ultra-compact island makes a contemporary design statement and adds texture and impact to the space. Nearby, a benchtop in 50mm Albarium benchtop, paired with a full-height splashback, complements the palette of greys, browns, and neutrals. 

“The kitchen space is perfect for the wine and design events we host each month,” says Olivia, whose clients come to Paton Kitchens for their attention to detail, custom designs and fabrication, and moody, sophisticated spaces. “The challenge was to create a space more like a design studio in a home. We have replicated the illusion of a calm and homely feel so that when clients experience our showroom, it represents a realistic insight of what they could do at home.” 

“We have only ever displayed Cosentino products due to not only the quality and look of their products but also their ethos as a company and the service they provide our clients when they visit their showroom,” adds Olivia. “Dekton has become our mainstay in our kitchen designs, for its softer natural finishes along with its heat-, scratch- and stain-resistant properties.” 

Explore the full range of colours across Dekton®, Silestone® and Sensa® here.