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A worktop with crystalline reflections enhances the opulent design of this Balinese home
The Julius Architect / ALIGN architecture interior & design
Location
Mertanadi II, Bali (Indonesia)
Monteur
MM Galleri Surabaya
Couleur
Natura
Épaisseur
20 mm
End Date
2023
Architecture/design
The Julius Architect / ALIGN architecture interior & design
Matériau
DKTN
Aplication
Kitchen and island worktops, splashback, dining table top
Quantity
9 slabs
The hallmark of ALIGN architecture interior & design is the decoration of large, sumptuously styled homes, for which the studio spares no expense in the use of top quality materials. The studio’s latest project in Bali draws on contemporary American aesthetics to create luxurious spaces full of patterns, textures and decorative details.
However, the kitchen is a little simpler than other social spaces in the home, such as the living room, and features white floor-to-ceiling mouldings, a gold cooker hood, black appliances and a worktop so shiny it reflects the light.
The perfect worktop for a bright and always clean kitchen
The colour chosen was none other than DKTN Natura, a stone that replicates the quintessential style of marble with a soft grey veining that enhances its classic white background. DKTN Natura features a lustrous polished finish, whose glassy reflection is achieved thanks to the unique nanotechnology-based treatment and mechanical polishing used in its manufacture, resulting in a glass-like gloss that perfectly matches the opulence that characterises the home’s interior.
“Our customers’ dream was to have a beautiful and durable kitchen. The wife loves to cook and prepare meals for her children and wanted a bright kitchen that always looked clean,” the studio explains.
And that is exactly what DKTN Natura achieves thanks to its polished appearance, which is complemented by a number of other features. For example, this stone will not scratch and is resistant to abrasion and impacts, so it will always look perfect. No wonder it comes with a warranty of up to 25 years. It is also super easy to clean – all you need is a damp cloth –, as the surface resists all kinds of stains, even those caused by acids. Isn’t that the perfect feature for a young family like this?
DKTN Natura also for the dining table
“We like to work with a limited range of materials, so that we can maintain the integrity and consistency of the design,” says the studio. “We needed a material that could be used anywhere, was durable and had beautiful patterns and textures. Thanks to Cosentino, we were able to choose a light and bright colour that perfectly matched our concept for this home, without having to worry about durability.”
In fact, according to the professionals, DKTN Natura has succeeded in elevating the aesthetics of the house, with whose style it fits in perfectly. “For that reason, we decided to use it for the island and kitchen worktops, the splashback and the dining table as well,” the studio further says.
Indeed, thanks to the versatility of DKTN, whose large slabs can be cut at will, the dining room features the same surface as the kitchen, creating a harmonious aesthetic between the two spaces. “Cosentino ensures that our designs always look stunning, beautiful and timeless,” ALIGN architecture interior & design says finally.