In a large and new cliffside New Zealand home, Fyfe Kitchens were tasked with designing an impressive open-plan kitchen that complemented the dining, living, and outdoor entertainment areas. The busy family of four needed a space to cook and eat in, and as keen entertainers, to host dinners and parties in. With a Hollywood glam aesthetic also part of the brief, Fyfe designer Kira Gray selected Sensa’s Sant Angelo for the benchtops and splashbacks.  

 “Sensa was chosen for its natural properties, the feel of it, and the visual impact it has,” explains Gray, who was inspired by the home’s opulent sea views and nearby cliffs. Sant Angelo, with its impressive grey veins and refined and smooth finish also gave the space high-end impact. “The movement in the pattern is reminiscent of land and sea formations and works perfectly with the location and style of the kitchen. The granite surfaces are undoubtedly the showpiece of the room.” 

Sant Angelo also makes an appearance in the glamorous bar area between the kitchen and living room and the scullery, a space that is open to the main kitchen area. The benchtops are paired with dark-stained oak cabinetry, brass handles and pulls, taps, and a sleek minimalist light fitting, and sumptuous velvet chairs placed around the granite waterfall island. Splashbacks lit with recessed strip lighting showcase the patterning of Sant Angelo and contribute to the luxurious and sultry decor.

Sensa Sant Angelo is a beautifully textured natural Indian Granite. It has been pretreated with Cosentino’s Senguard protective treatment, giving the natural surface high resistance to stains, high durability and strength. With a 15-year, certified warranty, Sensa natural stone is perfect for all sorts of interior surfaces. 

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The new quartzite and granite natural stones carefully sourced from Brazil are highly resistant to stains, thanks to the revolutionary Senguard NK protection, developed exclusively for Cosentino for its natural stone. 

Cosentino is excited to launch four new colours, expanding its innovative range of protected natural stone surfaces, Sensa by Cosentino®. 

Carefully sourced from Brazil, the new exquisite designs in quartzite and granite include: Siberia, Platino, Vancouver and Silver Grey. Each, hasve excellent resistance to stains as they have been treated with the revolutionary Senguard NK anti-stain protection, developed exclusively by Cosentino’s Research and Development team for its natural stone range. 

“The new portfolio of soft colours and tones is our response to market demands for natural materials with more earthy tones and different matte finishes. Sensa by Cosentino® suits the active and busy lifestyle of today’s project owners who are looking to create refined and sophisticated spaces without compromising on performance,” says Pablo Soni Lopez Berbel, Product Manager of Sensa by Cosentino®. 

Siberia: Reminiscent of the pristine colour of Siberian snow, this Brazilian quartzite features a white background, contrasted with a delicate scattering of black speckles. Its understated beauty evokes a sense of spaciousness and purity. 

Platino: A beautiful quartzite from the depths of Brazil. Its mineral composition gives a sense of purity, while its distinctive veins evoke the movement of ocean waves. Its leather finish (non-glossy and textured) can help to bring balance and harmony to any interior space. 

Vancouver: This Brazilian quartzite features a varied range of inimitable, intertwined veins and swirls. Its beautiful patterns bring a sense of sophistication and individuality to any space. 

Silver Grey: The hardness and fluidity of the white veins running across the deep grey surface of this Brazilian granite add a touch of luxe to any space. 

Thanks to the unique and pioneering Senguard NK protection, the full range of Sensa offers excellent resistance against aggressive substances and acids. It is also scratch-resistant and easy to maintain on a daily basis. It is versatile and has great adaptability, making it the ideal choice for benchtops, flooring and more, while allowing the stone to breathe and maintain its natural colour. 

Certified with a 15-year warranty, the Sensa range offers a comprehensive curated assortment of colours with classic beauty and cutting-edge technology. It is perfect for the most demanding users who are looking to create unique and luxurious spaces with natural stone, whilst demanding a high-quality, resistant material with an outstanding performance. 

The natural stone collections from Sensa and Scalea by Cosentino offer some of the most exquisite and exclusive varieties in the world including marble, granite and quartzites.

Natural stone is a part of Cosentino’s rich history. We offer some of the most exquisite and exclusive varieties of natural stone in the world including marble, granite, travertine and quartzites. Our expert team carries out the search for the most authentic and genuine natural stones around the world, following the highest standards of selection and extraction. 

From the Taj Mahal in Agra to the Colosseum in Rome, these magnificent architectural wonders have drawn admiration for their natural stone splendour, demonstrating the natural material’s dynamic beauty.

Truly a gift of nature and one of the world’s oldest building materials, natural stone is appreciated for its strength and durability. Above all, the alluring charm of each stone exudes timelessness and luxury that continues to captivate. These are reasons why natural stone has seen a resurgence in popularity, and why designers and architects continue to build with it, making it a priceless investment that will stand the test of time. 

6 Reasons why natural stone is more versatile than you think:

• Symbol of luxury and sophistication

Natural stone, with its wonderful array of colours, patterns and textures, adds glamour and has the ability to elevate any space.

• Timeless

The immense beauty of this timeless material transcends design trends and will keep any home looking beautiful for years to come. 

• Incredible strength and durability

It is extremely hard wearing and amazingly resistant to weather, heat and fire.

• Endless variety

The veining and pattern in each stone tells a tale of nature’s brushstrokes. 

• Unique and inimitable 

No two slabs of natural stone are the same. Every design is forged by nature over millions of years, making each piece exclusive and unique.

• Limitless applications

Natural stone can complement any modern or classical design, both interior and exterior, from kitchen to bathroom, and from floor to wall. It has excellent adaptability.

Sensa by Cosentino®

Sensa is Cosentino’s innovative response to delivering the beauty of natural stone, with elevated benefits for modern-day living. It is the beauty of natural stone, protected

Our Sensa portfolio includes some of the most beautiful stones nature can offer, plus more. Boasting a revolutionary protective treatment, Sensa’s superior quality stones are the perfect choice for hard-wearing benchtops and numerous other applications throughout the home. It suits the active and busy lifestyle of today’s homeowners who are looking to create inspiring and luxurious spaces without compromising on durability.

All Sensa surfaces feature a revolutionary anti-stain treatment, Senguard NK, which is developed exclusively by Cosentino. This protective treatment ensures that the surfaces are stain- and acid-resistant. Essentially, a low maintenance natural surface.

Its high resistance to stains reduces the need for daily maintenance and repeated expensive sealing every couple of years. Sensa is backed with a 15-year warranty for quality assurance. 

Scalea by Cosentino® 

Scalea embodies Cosentino’s natural stone range, with the most exquisite collection Mother Nature has to offer in its raw form. It offers all the advantages of natural stone: infinite possibilities in terms of colours, textures and patterns. 

Our diverse Scalea natural stone range allows for seamless integration with any type of interior or exterior space. Its technical properties vary from one stone type to another, but the hardness and high resistance to humidity make it a great option for a multitude of applications, from kitchen benchtops to bathrooms, feature walls or flooring. 

Due to the characteristics of natural stone, special care and maintenance is recommended.

Take a sneak peek into our spectacular natural stone showroom, located at our headquarters in Almeria, Spain.

*The example images do not guarantee that the supply will be absolutely identical in tone and veins. To view our Sensa or Scalea products, please check availability with our Auckland Cosentino showroom.