Smartstone Kitchens
Choosing a marble-style quartz with a bold, beautiful sweeping vein for these generous benchtops and splashback was a master stroke by @masonjoinery on Queensland’s Gold Coast. This new kitchen is as polished as it is practical with it Smartstone surfaces in Calacatta Blanco. . Joinery: Mason Joinery @masonjoinery
Bring a layer of texture and luxury to black and white kitchen cabinetry with surfaces in marble-look quartz. This benchtop and splashback by @masonjoinery looks mint in Smartstone’s Calacatta Blanco, with its brown-grey veining with subtle gold accents on a luminous white background. . Joinery: Mason Joinery @masonjoinery
The contemporary sophistication of a black, white and wood palette is a simple way to both connect and configure open plan living spaces. This is shown to perfection here in this gorgeous project in Upper Kedron, Qld by @kitchengallery1975, featuring a stunning Smartstone kitchen island benchtop in Arcadia with a cantilevered timber breakfast bar.
You’d think adding solid black to traditionally white Hamptons décor would look a tad heavy but in this kitchen by Queensland’s @homesbyCMA it actually enhances it. This sophisticated twist on a modern classic is beautifully complemented by the Smartstone benchtops and the pendant lights, a mainstay of the Hamptons style. . Builder: Homes by CMA @homesbyCMA
How stunning are these benchtops and splashbacks with the striking vein of Smartstone’s Borghini Naturale? They form a beautiful and functional focal point of the kitchen at Moat’s Corner, Dromana VIC, an acclaimed residential project by @vibedesigngroup. This Mornington Peninsular home is the Design Matters’ 2019 Good Design Award Winner in its New Home category. It also won 2019 Design of the Year and Past President’s Prize. Congratulations! . Design: Vibe Design Group @vibedesigngroup Builder: Icon Synergy @iconsynergy Photography: Jack Lovel @jack.lovel
Every fabulous kitchen is the sum of hundreds of parts coming together to interact and create a whole, even deceptively simple designs such as this one by @peerlesskitchens. Anyone who has renovated will see the detail behind this superb result. We particularly appreciate the solid form of the island in the glowing Smartstone Amara and how the soothing space is enlivened by the texture of the woodwork in the custom cabinetry. . Cabinetry: Peerless Kitchens @peerlesskitchens
Spotlight on… Amara. Can’t decide between a stylish white quartz benchtop or the prestigious veined beauty of marble for your new kitchen? Smartstone’s Amara offers the best of both worlds: the soft, feathery vein of classic marble on a luminous white background, all in durable quartz. Amara benchtops star in this kitchen renovation by @peerlesskitchens in Clear Island Waters, Qld. . Cabinetry: Peerless Kitchens @peerlesskitchens
This recently remodeled kitchen by @cobbittygrovekitchens is a design masterclass in how to do minimal while creating a welcoming, liveable space. Wood infuses warmth while the Smartstone benchtops in marble-style Carrara bring a subtle yet luxurious texture. The introduction of the soft ash grey elements connects the kitchen with the home’s living spaces with style and simplicity. . Cabinetry: Cobbitty Grove Kitchens @cobbittygrovekitchens
Black and white, a pairing that has graced fashion runways and haute interiors for years, has seen a surge in popularity in kitchens in recent years. Check out the monochrome magic in this kitchen by @erwininteriors_cabinetmakers in Annerley, Queensland, with the addition of chic gold ‘accessories’ and luxe marble-inspired Smartstone quartz surfaces. . Cabintery: Erwin Interiors + Cabinets @erwininteriors_cabinetmakers
Grey works beautifully as a neutral in this modern kitchen by @evolve_interiors in a home in Victoria’s Macedon Ranges. The palette brings a stylish, relaxing vibe to the space, from the V-groove joinery in Porters Paint River Stone to the sleek island bench with waterfall edge and breakfast bar in Smartstone’s Gris Roca, a deep steel grey quartz surface with a fine grain. . Joinery: Evolve Interiors @evolve_interiors
A dream kitchen comes to life in a recent renovation in Annerley, Qld by @erwininteriors_cabinetmakers. Smart choices were made in the form of fingerprint-proof Laminex cabinetry and Smartstone marble-inspired quartz benchtops and splashback which are resistant to heat, stains, chipping and cracking, creating a kitchen that is as practical and low maintenance as it is beautiful. . Cabintery: Erwin Interiors + Cabinets @erwininteriors_cabinetmakers
This kitchenette takes workspace design to a sassy new level at LJ Hooker Newport on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, showcasing @alannasmitdesigns distinctive eye for fresh, coastal interiors with a relaxed yet curated feel. Smartstone Calacatta Blanco was chosen for the benchtop, splashback and high kickboard enhancing a fabulous and functional design that will boost staff morale as much as that nicely stocked drinks fridge. . Design: Alanna Smit Designs @alannasmitdesigns Photography: Deanna Gerlach @dgerl Joinery: Northern Kitchens and Joinery @northernkitchens Hardware: Savage Design @savagedesignsyd Appliances: Fisher & Paykel @fisherpaykel Tapware: Consolidated Brass Tapware @cbideal Plants: The PLant Stylist @theplantstylist_
Your choice of handles will impact the big picture of your kitchen design, so consider how they complement the style and colour of your cabinetry and benchtop. Love the work here of @cobbittygrovekitchens for teaming these elegant @kethy.australia brass handles in a matte finish with white cupboards and Smartstone benchtop in Astral, a fine grain white surface with a very subtle mirror chip. . Cabinetry: Cobbitty Grove Kitchens @cobbittygrovekitchens Design: Melanie Redman Design @melanieredmandesign
That very photogenic dog @_oatley looks like he’s enjoying his new home. It’d be hard not to appreciate the beautiful result of this Burleigh Waters QLD project by @peacock_designstudio. The kitchen features an island benchtop with waterfall edges and breakfast bar in Smartstone’s gorgeous Ceniza, a fine-grained ash grey with a luxurious finish. . Design: Peacock Design Studio @peacock_designstudio Flooring: Choices Flooring @choicesflooring Lighting: Beacon Lighting @beaconlighting Stools: The Bach Living @thebachliving
The key to mixing patterns successfully, such as in this amazing kitchen by @eaglehomes1984, is having a common visual thread to tie them into a unified whole. Here, a grey scheme creates a cohesive design from multiple textures: wall and floor tiles, brickwork, and the Smartstone benchtops in marble-style Calacatta Blanco and pale grey Ceniza. . Builder: Eagle Homes @eaglehomes1984 Cabinetry: INZ Kitchens @inzkitchens
Dreaming of a white kitchen? Consider incorporating wood-grain panels or timber elements to your design, which will add depth, warmth and contrast to your white finishes. Check out this inspirational kitchen by @alby.turner.and.son featuring an innovative island benchtop that blends solid wood with a pure white Smartstone surface. . Cabinetry: Alby Turner & Son @alby.turner.and.son Styling: Inarc Design @inarc_design
The brief to Auckland’s award-winning @cubedentro was to design a kitchen that would hero, not compete with, the lofty feature ceiling. Much thought went into the details of this extraordinary kitchen design, from the scale of the cabinetry to support an elongated look to the inspired choice of benchtop and splashback in Smartstone’s marble-style Statuario Venato. . Design: Leonie Metge of Cube Dentro @cubedentro CAD Detailing: Just Detailing @justdetailingltd Builder: Finesse Residential @finesseresidential
Trendwatch: honed stone surfaces continue to ride high on interior design hotlists this year, and no more so than in marble. Nailing the honed marble look are these Smartstone benchtops and splashback in Borghini Naturale crafted by @gflbenchtops, featuring a natural-looking grey veining and dewy, semi-matte finish in hard-wearing quartz. . Fabrication and Installation: GFL Benchtops @gflbenchtops
This amazing kitchen is the heart of a contemporary coastal home in Freshwater, NSW by @sarahwooddesigns. The high-quality fittings and materials, such as the @spacecopenhagen pendant light and the stunning Smartstone splashback in Calacatta Blanco, combined with the extraordinary design helped push the home’s sale price way above reserve at auction. . Design: Sarah Wood Designs @sarahwooddesigns
When it comes to island bench edge design, today’s most popular choice by far is the waterfall edge, cascading down one or both sides of the benchtop. Here, the island waterfall is shown to perfection in a kitchen by Sydney’s New Life Homes in a superb Smartstone benchtop in Calacatta Manhattan, showcasing the beauty of marble in durable quartz. . Builder: New Life Homes (newlifehomes.net.au)
This state-of-the-art kitchen in an @eaglehomes1984 display home creatively uses two contrasting Smartstone surfaces: the L-shaped rear bench in Ceniza and an island benchtop in Calacatta Blanco which is enhanced by innovative lighting beneath and above. The kitchen and living spaces are designed around a central courtyard that blends inside and outdoors to bring sunlight and nature into the home. . Builder: Eagle Homes @eaglehomes1984
Anyone else getting benchtop envy over this very lovely and deliciously long Smartstone quartz benchtop with waterfall edge and breakfast bar? It graces the kitchen in a super stylish home in Rozelle in Sydney’s Inner West recently designed by @nexgen.interiors as featured on @realestateaus . Design: Tanya Phillips @nexgen.interiors
Renovators looking for a modern kitchen design that’ll stand the test of time, consider the Shaker style. Not only trendproof, Shaker kitchens look wonderful in both contemporary and traditional interiors. Here, @apexconstructionsnsw show how it’s done in this new build, where the Smartstone benchtop in Statuario Venato looks perfectly at home. . Builder: Apex Constructions NSW @apexconstructionsnsw
This shiny new kitchen of New Life Homes features a Smartstone island benchtop with waterfall edge as its centrepiece. See how it has been perfectly vein matched? That’s stonemason lingo for the skill in which the vein is continued seamlessly from one slab to another, an essential detail when working surfaces with striking veining, such as our superb Calacatta Manhattan. . Builder: New Life Homes
Dream kitchens don’t get much dreamier than this magnificent modern design by @eaglehomes1984 in a new display home, named ‘The Peacock,’ in Emerald Hills, NSW. The mixed graphic patterns of the tiles and brickwork work beautifully together and with the luxe textural layering of the Smartstone island benchtop in marble-style Calacatta Blanco and Ceniza as backbench. . Builder: Eagle Homes @eaglehomes1984
As US celebrity interior designer, Nate Berkus, wisely advises: “Your home should tell the story of who you are and be a collection for what you love.” In this amazing kitchen by interior designer @lucy.anne.w there’s so much to love: the brass tapware and sink; the graphic Teranova tile; and the soft marble-style beauty of the Smartstone benchtop. . Interior Design: LUCY @lucy.anne.w
What this galley kitchen lacks in size it makes up for big-time in style in a new build in Camden, NSW by @cobittygrovekitchens and @bluetonguehomes. The Smartstone benchtop with waterfall edge was an inspired choice for the modern monochrome design, looking luminous against the dark cabinetry. . Design & Cabinetry: Cobbitty Grove Kitchens @cobittygrovekitchens Builder: Blue Tongue Homes @bluetonguehomes
How stunning is this Smartstone benchtop with waterfall edge in Calacatta Manhattan? Here, its sophisticated, marble-inspired quartz surface is in excellent company featured in a new display in the Berloni New Zealand showroom, specialists in kitchen architectural design and exclusive local retailer of fine Italian kitchens and furnishings by Berloni. . Display: Berloni New Zealand @berloninz
Trendwatch: the wood look is huge in interiors in 2019. Whether smooth or stripped back, wood always brings warmth and an organic feel to a space. All wooden finishes will find the perfect surface match in Smartstone’s collections. How inspirational is this textural teamwork in a kitchen by @stone_inspirations and @solidkitchens of rustic timber with the polished perfection of a Smartstone benchtop in Calacatta Blanco. . Fabrication: Stone Inspirations @stone_inspirations Cabinetry: Solid Kitchens 'n' Cabinets @solidkitchens
Here’s a kitchen design a cut above the ordinary, by Wollongong’s award-winning @birdblackdesign. There’s so much to love: the angle of the island waterfall edge that both striking and functional for the working family home; the Smartstone benchtops and splashback in honed-stone style Borghini Naturale glowing against the black cabinetry; and the innovative combination of brass and 3-D porcelain tiles in the kickboard beneath the breakfast bar. . Design: Birdblack Design @birdblackdesign
Followers of @my.burleigh.reno will be familiar with this Gold Coast, Qld renovator’s inspirational style. The gorgeous modern decor combines fresh coastal whites and warm Scandinavian neutrals, with a touch of boho-chic thrown in, to create inviting spaces that almost glow. Adding to the home’s luminous quality is the Smartstone benchtop with waterfall edge in marble-inspired Carrara. . Interior Styling: My Burleigh Reno @my.burleigh.reno .
For kitchens in a timeless, classic interior style, such as French Provincial or Hamptons, the luxurious look of marble benchtops couldn’t be a more perfect match. And for the most natural looking marble surfaces Smartstone is your go-to surface material. Here, the opulence of marble meets the substance of quartz, engineered for modern living using the most advanced technology. . Design & Joinery: CTI Kitchens @ctikitchens .
Behind many great kitchen designs is a single inspirational detail. The starting point for this Brighton, S.A. project by @colindale_design, was the hexagonal form, as seen in the brass hardware on those chic shaker cabinets and repeated in the floor tile. Completing this elegantly modern kitchen décor is the polished beauty of Smartstone benchtops and splashback in Carrara. . Design: Colindale Design @colindale_design Builder: Urban Habitats @urbanhabitats_sa Photography: CR3 @cr3studio .
Spotlight on… Smartstone’s special edition Bianco Molasa. Distinguished by a rich landscape of black veining on a white background, this stunning marble-inspired quartz surface is incredibly versatile. Bianco Molasa suits so many interior styles – elegant, contemporary, exotic... – or in the case of this kitchen by @executivebuilding, all of the above. . Builder: Executive Building Group @executivebuilding
This minimal kitchen in Avalon, NSW by @sally_rhys_jones is described by the renowned interior architect as: “a little bit beach, a lot rock ‘n’ roll.” “And it’s all about that stone,” Sally adds, referring to the Smartstone island bench in magnificent Statuario Venato. We agree – but it’s also a lot about those gorgeous custom-made barn doors! . Interior Architecture: Sally Rhys-Jones @sally_rhys_jones Photography: Sue Stubbs @suestubbs_
Reducing clutter is one of the key motivations for kitchen renovations, with built-in storage, concealed cabinets and soft-close sliding drawers high on Australians’ kitchen wishlists. Showing how it’s done is this minimal design by @corbenkitchens in a recently completed duplex in Cronulla, NSW. The kitchen island is as hardworking as it is hard wearing, with a Smartstone benchtop with waterfall edges in striking, marble-inspired Statuario Venato. . Cabinetry: Corben Kitchens @corbenkitchens Builder: Timilty Construction @timilty_constructions Plumbing: J. Gillette Plumbing @jgilletteplumbing Photography: Tom Lotter @boy_named_tom Paint work: Shark Coatings @sharkcoatings
The beauty of marble is how it assumes the interior style in which it’s integrated; Smartstone’s marble-inspired quartz surfaces look perfectly at home in grand surroundings, minimal spaces and here, in a cosy cottage in Lilyfield, NSW. This welcoming kitchen, with Smartstone island benchtop in Athena was part of a home renovation by @sally_rhys_jones interior architects. . Interior Architecture: Sally Rhys-Jones @sally_rhys_jones Builder: Bildem Sydney @bildemsydney Photography: Sue Stubbs @suestubbs_
Interior architect @sally_rhys_jones has heaped generous spoonfuls of style in this contemporary coastal kitchen for @lizonetea, CEO and owner of fashion label @oneteaspoon_. The fresh white-on-white decor reflects the Northern Beaches locale, while the black accessories bring edgy chic to the table. The showstopper is the dramatic veining in the benchtops and splashback in Smartstone’s Statuario Venato, a perfect replica of Italian marble in durable quartz. . Interior Architecture: Sally Rhys-Jones @sally_rhys_jones Photography: Sue Stubbs @suestubbs_
Top tip: to create a successful colour scheme, @mialakeinteriors advises using a range of light, dark and mid tones. Her kitchen and living space design for a recent project in Dover Heights, NSW shows how it’s done with strong, dark accents (love those bang-on-trend matte black fixtures) against the soft hues of the timber flooring, gorgeous Smartstone marble-inspired Borghini Naturale quartz benchtop, and the eye-catching reflective plaster stucco surrounding the fireplace. . Interior Design: Mia Lake Interiors @mialakeinteriors
Take a peek behind the door of the @hellofreshau test kitchen, a bright, inviting space designed by Sydney’s @maxamco to feel more home-y than a typical commercial kitchen. Smartstone quartz surfaces not only bring subtle marble style to the space, they are fully compliant with the International Health and Safety Foundation sanitary standard NSF51, making them guaranteed safe for use in all food environments. . Design: Maxam + Co @maxamco Photography: Pablo Veiga @_pabloveiga
From fashion to interior design, the pairing of white with silvery metallic accessories is a design classic that always looks elegant. Here it is looking haute in this sleek kitchen by @edgecliffhomes where pewter and stainless steel elements dress up the pure white perfection of the Smartstone Arcadia quartz benchtop and glossy cabinetry. . Builder: Edgecliff Homes @edgecliffhomes Joinery: Style Up Kitchens & Joinery @styleup_kitchens Tiles: Beaumont Tiles @beaumont.tiles Supplier: Harvey Norman Commercial @harveynormancommercial
In interiors news, a recent survey reports that engineered quartz has increased in popularity to become the leading benchtop material (Source: Houzz Kitchen Trends Study Australia 2018). It’s so easy to see why, and we’re only slightly biased. Smartstone engineered quartz benchtops are a highly durable and affordable surface choice, not to mention beautiful. Great choice of sleek Smartstone Nieve White benchtops here by @edgecliffhomes for this new home build teamed with @polytec cabinetry and @beaumont.tiles . . Builder: Edgecliff Homes @edgecliffhomes Joinery: Style Up Kitchens & Joinery @styleup_kitchens Tiles: Beaumont Tiles @beaumont.tiles Supplier: Harvey Norman Commercial @harveynormancommercial
We love this fresh, inviting kitchen in a Lilyfield, NSW project by @sally_rhys_jones. In such sun-drenched rooms, choosing the right white is essential to bring warmth to the space without glare; too bright a white and you’d need sunglasses at breakfast in this lovely sunny corner! The white is enhanced by the soft marble-style veining of Smartstone Athena on the kitchen island benchtop. . Interior Architecture: Sally Rhys-Jones @sally_rhys_jones Builder: Bildem Sydney @bildemsydney Photography: Sue Stubbs @suestubbs_
Bringing a breakfast bar into a kitchen island design creates a multi-tasking hub of home life. This kitchen decorated for a Brisbane family by @tahninteriors (as seen in Home Beautiful magazine) blends Hamptons-style elements with boldly dark features, such as white shaker cabinetry with Bentwood stools and a Smartstone marble-style benchtop with a solid timber insert. Here’s another clever touch – the owner incorporated a child-sized dishwasher next to the breakfast bar for the kids to load their own dirty dishes!
Top tip: an effective kitchen should have three types of lighting, as shown in this sleek design by @urban.newport First, it should include basic lighting to illuminate the entire space. Secondly, it should feature task lighting so you can work efficiently and safely, which is often placed under counters or above a stovetop. Thirdly, there should be accent lighting to highlight design features such as beautiful benchtops, here in Smartstone Arcadia. . Design: Urban Newport @urban.newport @emiljosef Builder: Monster Homes @monsterhomesaustralia
Star style: here’s a peek at the dream kitchen of Brisbane Broncos’ skipper Darius Boyd and his wife @kaylaboyd_ as featured on the cover of @adoremagazine . The heart of the open plan kitchen-living space is the Smartstone island benchtop with waterfall edge in marble-inspired Statuario Venato, enhancing the fresh white-black-timber design with its soft accents of rose and peach. . Magazine feature: @adoremagazine Photographer: Mindi Cooke @mindicooke Shoot stylist: Kylie Jackes @kyliejackes Builder: Graya Construction @graya_construction Structural Design Architect: Base Architecture @basearchitecture Interior/Exterior Design: Kayla Boyd @kaylaboyd_
Love white-on-white? This deluxe family kitchen by @hammertimekitchens shows how it’s done with Smartstone benchtops in the pure, polished perfection of Absolut Blanc and those fabulous flat white cabinets in a brickwork pattern. We love how the elements of colour resonate against the white backdrop; the blue in the kitchen stools becomes more vibrant, and the colours in the wall artwork really pop. . Design and Cabinetry: Hammertime Kitchens @hammertimekitchens
Have you heard of the Italian word chiaroscuro? It’s an art term used to describe the dramatic effect of contrasting areas of light and dark in a painting, a technique that can also be applied to interior design with stunning effect. Look at this Smartstone island bench in Gris Roca boldly contrasting with the surrounding white elements. Bravo @antarahomes for an artful kitchen in a home that won a merit award in the Master Builders Association Awards in 2018. . Builder: Antara Homes @antarahomes ⠀ Joinery: Vision Kitchens and Joinery @vision_kitchens_joinery ⠀ Interior Design: Melanie Redman Design @melanieredmandesign ⠀ Homes Design: Straightline Studio Co @straightlinestudioco ⠀ Property Styling: The Little Styling Co @thelittlestylingco⠀ Appliances: Smeg Australia @smegaustralia⠀
What are the ingredients for your ideal kitchen? Perhaps you’d blend welcoming warmth with generous portions of style and functionality. This one has all that and an added dash of luxury, thanks to the Smartstone benchtop in Statuario Venato, offering marble beauty in durable quartz. . Via: @a_w_i_d_
Statuario Venato brings the luxe aesthetic of Italian marble, replicated in practical, durable affordable quartz, to this kitchen and butler’s pantry in a heritage restoration of a 1930’s Canberra cottage by @paul_tilse_architects. As well as a low-maintenance alternative to marble, Smartstone is also far more environmentally friendly being manufactured not mined. . Architecture & Design: Paul Tilse Architects @paul_tilse_architects⠀ Joinery: Braithwaite Innovative Joinery @braithwaitebuilding ⠀ Builder: Preferred Builders @preferredbuilders_canberra⠀ Interior Design: Vanessa Hawes @vanessahawes_designer at Paul Tilse Architects Photographer: Rodrigo Vargas @rodrigo.vargas.photography⠀
Island benches are chosen by 46% of Australian renovators, according to a recent kitchen trends survey by Houzz. Such popularity is entirely understandable. Not only does a kitchen island provide food preparation area, storage space and a casual dining (and homework) zone, it often becomes the emotional core of a home for its occupants. You can just imagine having a chat and a cup of tea around this lovely Smartstone island bench in a recent Gold Coast QLD project by @east_coast_kitchens and @evbuilt. . Builder: Evbuilt @evbuilt Design and Cabinetry: East Coast Kitchens @east_coast_kitchens
An abundance of natural light enhances the luminous qualities of the Smartstone Statuario Venato benchtops giving the space a breathtaking glow. This new kitchen was part of a brilliant renovation by Canberra builder @re_con_homes of an ‘ex-govie’, a distinctive style of home in the nation’s capital originally built and leased by the government to house public servants. . Builder: Re-con Homes & Renovations @re_con_homes Joinery: Crown Kitchens and Joinery @crownkitchensjoinery
Q: Do you know what the words bullnose, splayed, aris, pencil and mitred relate to? A: They’re some of the edge profiles available when you choose a Smartstone surface. This superb kitchen by @weston_kitchens features a generous island benchtop in cool white Arcadia with a mitred round pencil edge profile. The most popular choice is the pencil or bevelled edge. . Design and Cabinetry: Weston Kitchen and Bathrooms @weston_kitchens
The beauty of predominantly white interiors is they provide a canvas on which to add colour and texture. As you can see in this gorgeous Hamptons-style kitchen by @metromarbleandgranitewa, this addition can be something as simple and ephemeral as colourful fresh flowers or as enduring as a Smartstone benchtop, perfectly replicating veined Italian marble in durable quartz. . Fabrication: Metro Marble and Granite WA @metromarbleandgranitewa Design: Pryority Lifestyles @pryoritylifestyles
This fabulous kitchen by @latitude20homes really embodies today’s dream kitchen design. So many in-demand elements are featured here: from the sleek subway tiles, wood cabinetry, and stylish pendant lighting over a generous kitchen island benchtop with waterfall edges. And of course, riding high on kitchen wishlists, are beautiful, durable Smartstone benchtops, here bringing the luxe aesthetic of marble-style Carrara. . Builder: Latitude 20 Homes @latitude20homes Cabinetry: SCOTT Gummow Kitchens Photography: Brooke Miles Photography @brookemilesphotography
The benchtops and splashback in this kitchen by @priviumhomes showcase Smartstone’s sublime interpretation of Italian Petra Grigio, a beautiful grey-brown marble with delicate white veining. While it looks quarry-cut, it offers a wealth of practical benefits that give engineered quartz the edge on marble, such as its durable and non-porous qualities. . Builder: Privium Homes @priviumhomes⠀ Interior Design: Design Rouge @designrouge⠀ Joinery: Aspect Joinery ⠀ Photography: Christopher Frederick Jones @christopherfrederickjones
Spotlight on… Ceniza, a fine-grained, ash grey Smartstone surface that brings a luxurious finish to a range of interior styles. How divine does it look here in these beautiful benchtops in a kitchen by @priviumhomes? That generous kitchen island in particular is inducing benchtop envy. From the Paris Collection, Ceniza is available in Smartstone’s larger slab size. . Builder: Privium Homes @priviumhomes Interior Design: Design Rouge @designrouge Joinery: Aspect Joinery Photography: Alex Reinders @alex_reinders
This kitchen design in a recent project by Canberra’s @paul_tilse_architects turns up the ‘wow’ to high with its bold black cabinetry teamed with Smartstone benchtops and splashback in marble-inspired Statuario Venato with its strong, beautiful veining. Our eyes were also drawn to the exquisite timber detail in the island bench – what superb workmanship.⠀ .⠀ Architecture & Design: Paul Tilse Architects @paul_tilse_architects⠀ Joinery: Braithwaite Innovative Joinery @braithwaitebuilding ⠀ Builder: Preferred Builders @preferredbuilders_canberra⠀ Interior Design: Vanessa Hawes @vanessahawes_designer @paul_tilse_architects⠀ Photographer: Rodrigo Vargas @rodrigo.vargas.photography⠀
“The client wanted a white stone that had a slight stone fleck that complimented the rest of the kitchen finishes,” says interior designer, Ashley Maddison from @am_interior_studio of her choice of Smartstone benchtops in Vanilla, a pure white quartz surface with a fine and consistent grain, in a recent project. “Some bright white stones can throw off the other materials but I find Smartstone surfaces always work,” she adds. ⠀ .⠀ Interior Design: AM Interior Studio @am_interior_studio
In this freshly completed renovation, @cotter_builders worked closely with the home’s owners to make every detail of their dream kitchen perfect, from layout and design to selecting high-quality materials, such as the Smartstone benchtops in Amara. The result is a superbly functional and luxurious modern kitchen.⠀ .⠀ Builder and Interiors: Cotter Builders @cotter_builders⠀ Design: Tempus Design Studio @tempusdesignstudio⠀ Cabinetry: R&R Cabinetmaking @randrcabinetmaking08⠀ Fabrication: Stone Tops Mackay @stone_tops_mackay
Trendwatch: olive green burst onto the interiors scene in late 2019, a warm, soothing grey-green that brings a touch of luxe and depth to spaces large and small. In this kitchenette design by @olivermylesinteriors, olive green finds its style match with a Smartstone benchtop and splashback in Concreto Avorio, a sophisticated interpretation of the current concrete look.⠀ .⠀ Design: Oliver Myles Interiors @olivermylesinteriors
Spotlight on… Absolute Blanc. For renovators obsessing about finding the most perfectly pure white kitchen benchtop (and let’s face it, what renovator doesn’t get a bit obsessed) look no further. This Smartstone surface with its ultra-fine grain is the most refined solid white available in quartz. Here it is looking dazzling in this kitchen in a @neptunehomes display home.⠀ .⠀ Builder: Neptune Homes @neptunehomes⠀
White and wood are two very different elements that combine to create a soothing and energising space. As you can see in this kitchen, white looks effortlessly clean and elegant, while the wood brings warmth and cosiness to the table. @neptunehomes cleverly chosen Smartstone benchtops in a warmer white that is still very pure, our beautiful Nieve White.⠀ .⠀ Builder: Neptune Homes @neptunehomes⠀
Illuminating idea: pendant lights over an island bench provide a style statement as well as a light source. They also enhance beautiful veined surfaces, such as this Smartstone benchtop in Statuario Venato in a kitchen by @neptunehomes. Ideally, the pendants should be centred and higher than eye (and head-bumping) level at about 75cm above the island.⠀ .⠀ Builder: Neptune Homes @neptunehomes⠀
This fabulous and functional kitchen by @homebybelle can easily cater to a crowd with its two dishwashers, two ovens, two sinks and generous benchtops in Smartstone Athena. And it needs to on a daily basis; it’s the heart of the home for a family of eight!⠀ .⠀ Design & Renovation: HOME by Belle @homebybelle⠀ Photography: Sue Stubbs @suestubbs_photography⠀ Lighting: Cosmo Lighting Castle Hill @cosmolightingcastlehill
Are big, beautiful benches on your kitchen wishlist? Take a look at Smartstone’s larger slabs. They offer greater design flexibility and slab optimisation, making them a more economical surface solution. How amazing do they look here in the Calacatta Blanco island benchtop and splashback, and the bench for the cooktop run in cool, white Arcadia, in a dream kitchen by @jagkitchens.⠀ .⠀ Design and Joinery: JAG Kitchens @jagkitchens⠀
Ah summer, we miss you already – but living with a kitchen like this one by @perryhomesaustralia would feel like beach holiday all year round. Adding texture to the breezy white-on-white décor is the Smartstone benchtop in Amara. Its marble-look vein is as soft and beautiful as this quartz surface is durable and practical.⠀ .⠀ Builder: Perry Homes Australia @perryhomesaustralia
This could be the most hard-working kitchen island we’ve ever seen, the stylish and utilitarian centrepiece of a stunning renovation by @homebybelle. It’s packed with clever storage solutions, such as a dedicated wine fridge, concealed slimline drawers in the kickboard for storing large platters, and topped with a durable, beautiful Smartstone surface in Athena. This stunning kitchen was featured in @homebeautiful magazine recent special edition on Hamptons kitchens.⠀ .⠀ Design & Renovation: HOME by Belle @homebybelle⠀ Photography: Sue Stubbs @suestubbs_photography⠀ Lighting: Cosmo Lighting Castle Hill @cosmolightingcastlehill
The Hamptons style with its sophisticated yet relaxed vibe is understandably in demand in Australian home renovations, like this beauty in Pymble, NSW by @homebybelle. The kitchen’s design elements, such as the walnut stained timber floors and Smartstone benchtop in Athena, give an air of liveable luxury.⠀This stunning kitchen was featured in @homebeautiful magazine recent special edition on Hamptons kitchens.⠀ .⠀ Design & Renovation: HOME by Belle @homebybelle⠀ Photography: Sue Stubbs @suestubbs_photography⠀ Lighting: Cosmo Lighting Castle Hill @cosmolightingcastlehill
Classic white shaker doors, grey cabinetry and marble-style benchtops team up to create the effortless elegance of a Hamptons-style kitchen. Perfecting the look here is Adelaide’s @jagkitchens choosing a Smartstone island top in Calacatta Blanco which is repeated on the splashback. The Smartstone bench for the cooktop run in Arcadia allows the splashback to be the hero.⠀⠀ .⠀⠀ Design & Joinery: JAG Kitchens @jagkitchens⠀
“We love Smartstone's range of products, the quality is exceptional and hard wearing,” says Lewanna Salter from @perryhomesaustralia, multi-award winning custom home builder in SE Queensland and NSW. We love your work too; how clean and beautiful is the design of this open-plan kitchen with its Smartstone island benchtop in Nieve White.⠀ .⠀ Builder: Perry Homes Australia @perryhomesaustralia⠀
As new home builder @perryhomesaustralia know, there’s nothing dull about grey. Complementing the richness of the textured grey kitchen cabinetry in one of their fabulous display homes, they’ve chosen a benchtop in Smartstone’s quartz interpretation of Petra Grigio, a sophisticated grey-brown marble with delicate yet lively white veining.⠀ .⠀ Builder: Perry Homes Australia @perryhomesaustralia⠀
With its subtle nod to mid-century design, this kitchen is as stunning as it is practical. In an award-winning display home in Bella Vista, NSW, @gremmo.homes have brought to the table a superb layering of textures including customised shiplap hardwood cladding and a Smartstone benchtop with the soft grey veining of Amara. ⠀ .⠀ Builder: Gremmo Homes @gremmo.homes⠀
The quality of a joiner’s work is essential to achieving kitchen benchtop perfection, particularly with marble-style surfaces where the vein must be seamlessly matched. Look at the superb craftsmanship here by Aspect Joinery on this island bench with waterfall edge in beautiful Borghini Naturale, a surface with a soft grey vein and dewy finish from Smartstone’s Naturale Collection.⠀ .⠀ Design & Cabinetry: Aspect Joinery @aspectjoinerykitchens (on Facebook)⠀
The Brick House project in Canberra by @paul_tilse_architects perfectly shows how the current industrial-luxe trend can be so welcoming and liveable. In this vibrant, functional kitchen, the solid black cabinetry and concrete flooring are freshened by the Smartstone surface in luminous Carrara chosen for the workbench-style kitchen island, which are further lifted by warm wood elements and touches of blue. ⠀ .⠀ Architecture & Design: Paul Tilse Architects @paul_tilse_architects⠀ Interior Design: Vanessa Hawes @vanessahawes_interiors at Paul Tilse Architects⠀ Photography: Rodrigo Vargas @rodrigo.vargas.photography⠀ Joinery: Endeavour Joinery
Black and white kitchens succeed in being both totally timeless and completely of the moment. Ditto the classic yet modern look of marble benchtops. The two always make a stunning pair as you can see in this kitchen by @churpatbuilding where the Smartstone surfaces in marble-inspired Statuario Venato adds depth, texture and a sense of luxury to the monochrome decor.⠀ .⠀ Builder: Churpat Building @churpatbuilding⠀
An ’80s waterfront home on Queensland’s Gold Coast has been given a new lease of life with an ingenious renovation by @earthborne_by_design. The previously ‘poky’ kitchen is replaced by a light, airy space that is as functional as it is fabulous. 10/10 for the beautiful pairing of wood elements with Smartstone surfaces in magnificent, marble style Calacatta Manhattan. . Design: Earthborne by Design @earthborne_by_design
There’s no doubt that choosing quality fittings adds value to a house, as it did with this opulent family home in Bardon QLD which sold for a pretty penny last year after its flawless transformation by @churpatbuilding. With the choice of Smartstone benchtops with mitred arris edge and splashback in luxurious Statuario Venato, we like to think we played a part. . Builder: Churpat Building @churpatbuilding
We love a reno story with a happy ending. Homeowner Rupali Khanna of Indotex Australia was originally inclining toward our Calacatta Manhattan for the benchtops in her kitchen renovation. “But when I visited Smartstone’s warehouse I saw this amazing special edition slab of Bianco Molasa and that was it, love at first sight,” she says of the black veined surface that perfectly complements her kitchen’s dark timber joinery. . Contributor: Rupali Khanna (Indotex Australia) @indotexaustralia
The solid white quartz beauty of Smartstone’s Arcadia tops an island bench with wood grain cabinetry in a beautifully designed and crafted kitchen in an Upper Kedron QLD home. It’s the impressive work of @kitchengallery1975, one of Brisbane’s most awarded kitchen manufacturers. . Cabinetry: Kitchen Gallery @kitchengallery1975
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