Silestone, Kohler and Benjamin Moore has collaborated with an interior designer once again. This time, Steffany Hollingsworth created a tribal-style kitchen that's rich in warmth and texture which reflects its well-travelled homeowner. See how she put this look together, or go to Slide 6 to see Silestone's white, outdoor-style kitchen.
What tribal elements did you include in this kitchen design?
We weaved their craft, motifs and materials, as well as influences of nature, into our work. The material, pattern and textural language of the items we included have cultural/ tribal derivatives, such as woven (pendants), printed (tiles), or surfaces.
What drove your sink and faucet pairing choices?
We chose the Whitehaven apron sink with the Hayridge design as we loved its uniqueness. The casual aspect of the apron sink and its textural quality lent itself perfectly to our design. The 8 Degree sink was a perfect answer for its shape and simplicity for the bar area. The Simplice faucet style was selected for its soft, organic contemporary lines, and of course the matte black finish aligned perfectly with the palette.
Tell us more about the Silestone materials you used.
I was so excited by the new Silestone Eternal series. The Serena Suede and Marquina add a cohesive feel, making the transition between raw and refined seamless. Cohesiveness comes with organised direction, careful curating and editing. It is taking the fewer, strongest elements that contribute to the concept, and seeing how they best play together in a complimentary way.
Why multiple sink stations?
We see multiple sink stations as maintaining a demand, as it distributes overlapping tasks, diverts use traffic and in this case allows one to be primarily used for a beverage station, though it could double as supplemental prep or clean-up area.
Three renowned brands – kitchen countertop expert Silestone, leading plumbing manufacturer Kohler Co. and Benjamin Moore Paints – worked hand-in-hand to create this charming kitchen. With Silestone trenspotter Cheryl Kees Clendenon (of design firm InDetail Interiors) helming the design process, the kitchen exudes an elegant and outdoorsy atmosphere.
It’s called the Greenhouse Kitchen, due to its tranquil environment that embraces the outdoors and encourages relaxation. It features easy access to home gardening, a prep zone for canning fruit and vegetables, wide aisles for aging in place, and wine storage awash in brilliant light.
"We have multiple seating options. The lowered seating at the end of the island is ideal for young children, as well as those in wheelchairs. Table-height seating at the island is a fantastic solution not only for those who love to entertain, but those looking to age in place," says Cheryl.
Silestone Trendsetter Theresa Casey paired with Cosentino, Kohler and Benjamin Moore Paints todesigned this wood-and-white kitchen, which is a response to the urban sanctuary theme. Given a kitchen with an open plan and large windows, Theresa conceptualised a space that has both traditional and modern influences, and one that connects with nature.
Theresa started her concept with the Silestone Pear Jasmine. "Its freshness really contributes to the tranquil nature of the space," she says.
The kitchen features an archway, which Theresa cladded with Silestone's Marquina — a black-hued stone that "adds a hit of graphicness to the archway between the two spaces, making the transition particularly engaging."