Countertops

The kitchen countertop contains the sink and cooktop, two fundamental elements to the functioning of any kitchen. It is also the space for cleaning, prepping, cutting and mixing foods, resting hot pots and pans, plating food and storing small kitchen appliances and everyday utensils. The best countertop is robust, water repellent, resistant to heat and humidity, hygienic and easy to clean. In practical terms, choices must also consider tactile pleasure, because the countertop is constantly being touched and brushed up against by anyone working in the kitchen. Above all, it is necessary to consider how the kitchen is used, its irrenouncable characteristics and desired aesthetic. The final choice aims at the ideal union between aesthetics and the technical characteristics of selected materials.

A comfortable kitchen requires the right counter height to make work easy. This result is easily achieved thanks to the possibility to adjust the dimensions of the countertop, the height of the cabinets, the baseboard, the cabinet feet and the frame supporting the top. In general, a kitchen countertop is situated between 88 and 94 cm above the floor. Taller configurations can be achieved using suspended base cabinets. Another decisive aspect is the depth of the countertop, to ensure the necessary space for preparing foods and storing utensils. Again, there are a range of different dimensions. In general a wall facing countertop is between 60 and 80 cm deep, while an island or peninsula countertop ranges from 70 to 120 cm.

Electrical outlets

Are a must, whether wall mounted or, in an island or peninsula kitchen, inserted in pop up housings that can be hidden away when not in use.

Protective backsplash

When the cabinetry rests against a wall, a protective backsplash helps protect against humidity, essential above all near the sink and cooktop.

Containers built-into the top

Another handy solution for wall facing kitchens is to use one or more containers built-into the top, located behind the cooking area or sink, ideal for storing utensils, plates and cups, all in plain sight.

Laminate

Resistant, hygienic, waterproof, though it can be very sensitive to heat. This economic material is available in a vast range of colours and finishes. Finishes include highly realistic replicas of wood veining and natural stone patterns.

Fenix NTM®

Treated with nanotechnologies that make it anti-fingerprint, hygienic, soft to the touch and resistant to water, impact, scratches and solvents. Micro-scratches can be repaired to preserve the inherent elegance of this material thanks to its super opaque colours. Also available in a metallic finish (Fenix NTA®).

Glass

The glass used for our shelves, polished or matt, is treated to be resistant to scratches and impact and be easy to clean. The beauty of this material remains unaltered over time and does not absorb dirt or stains.

Okite®/Silestone®

A very robust and compact surface that resists against scratches, heat and stains. Hygienic and easy to clean, it is available in numerous finishes with fascinating chromatic variations.

Dekton®

A sophisticated mix of the best primary materials used to manufacture glass, ceramic materials and the highest quality quartz create a highly resistant and very durable material.

Abitum

Large format ceramic panels, 12 mm thick, are the result of innovative technologies for treating natural raw materials, with the highest respect for the environment. Easy to clean and stable over time, it is particularly resistant to heat.

Stainless Steel

Extremely hygienic, perfectly resistant to staining, more prone to scratching. A vintage version is also available for those seeking an aged look. The sink bowls can be seamlessly bonded to the countertop to create a perfect minimalist aesthetic.

Peltrox®

All the advantages of stainless steel coupled with the warmth and aesthetic of pewter, which remain stable over time, at a very advantageous price. Eventual scratches are less visible with respect to traditional stainless steel.

Gres

A 100% ecological material made from natural raw materials (clays and highly selected and refined minerals), baked at such high temperatures they become inseparable and extremely resistant.

MDi

Available in large format panels and various thicknesses, some very thin, this material is soft to the touch, highly technological and ecological, in addition to being resistant to stains, impact, scratches, ultraviolet light, thermal shock and heat.