Can a kitchen with a large stone worktop be warm?
Well, you will see that, indeed, it can be. However, to explain it in more detail we are going to take you to one of the most recent refurbishments we have carried out. It is a penthouse located in the old town of Palma de Mallorca in which we have created an incredible bespoke kitchen that is as beautiful as it is warm and welcoming despite having a large stone worktop.
What’s more, we can tell you that with a clever combination of elements, stone does not have to be a cold material. In fact, as you can see in the photographs of this kitchen, its combination with wooden furniture, light colours, ceramic tiles on the floor and designer lamps gives rise to a very warm and pleasant kitchen. We tell you more about it below.
Stone worktop, easier to combine than you think
Installing a large stone worktop has an important visual impact in a kitchen. No matter how large the room is, it is obvious that the worktop will take centre stage due to its size. What should be done so that it does not make the room look cold?
1.- Combine it with wooden furniture
The combination of wood (furniture or cladding) and a stone worktop in a kitchen provides a series of aesthetic and functional benefits that improve the space, both visually and practically. Don’t forget that these materials, being both natural, combine very well, creating a cosy atmosphere, but also robust, resistant and with personality.
From an aesthetic point of view, wood and stone offer a very attractive visual contrast. The warmth of wood softens the rigidity of stone, creating a perfect balance between modernity and tradition. While stone, with its textures and cool tones, brings solidity and sophistication, wood introduces a note of warmth and naturalness. This contrast creates a sense of balance in the environment, ideal for all types of kitchens.
2.- Combine it with retro-style ceramic floors
Another of the ‘secrets’ that we have put into practice to prevent the kitchen from feeling too cold in the presence of a large stone worktop is to use light-coloured ceramic floors.
The combination of a retro aesthetic ceramic floor with a stone worktop in the kitchen creates a very special visual balance that adds personality and durability to the space. Ceramic floors, with their resistance to wear and tear and ease of cleaning, are ideal for high traffic areas such as kitchens, while the stone worktop guarantees robustness, hygiene and elegance. This mix brings character and functionality to the kitchen.
3.- Combine it with designer lamps
Combining designer lamps with a stone worktop in the kitchen adds both style and functionality to the space. As well as being a distinctive decorative element, designer lamps allow the natural characteristics of the stone to be enhanced by appropriate lighting. This contrast between the solidity of the stone and the creative shapes of the lamps is where much of the appeal lies. In addition, the right lighting highlights the texture and tonality of the worktop, creating a cosy and sophisticated atmosphere that combines functionality and aesthetics in the kitchen.
What do you think of the result of this completely renovated kitchen? As you can see, the presence of a large stone worktop does not make this room colder, on the contrary. Its combination with wood, ceramics and designer lamps contribute to create a space for cooking that invites to be enjoyed. Are you also thinking about renovating your home? Then remember that you can count on the team of interior designers in Mallorca that make up gHouse. Contact us now!
