Many people are drawn to the lighter muted colors and clean lines of the modern kitchen in contemporary interior design. Still most of us want… Read More »Fall 2023 Kitchen Design Ideas to Keep Kitchens Bright Yet Warm
Quartz countertops like Silestone are cut from large slabs to keep seams at a minimum. It is smart to get a sample of your own, even if you looked at it in a showroom or store. Why? Because a quartz countertop can vary in absolutely every setting due to variations in lighting, natural light, even reflections from other elements in the setting.
Both Silestone and Caesarstone are made of engineered quartz that are extremely hard, durable, and resistant to scratches and stains. Though hard and durable, both cannot handle extremely hot cookware being placed directly on countertop surface.
Though similar in their durability as a countertop surface and often mistaken as being the same or similar, they are unique materials with its own distinct pros and cons (benefits and disadvantages).
One of the best features of Silestone Snowy Ibiza is its versatility in design. The white toned countertops with subtle veins in light gray work to present an environment like snow hiding beneath the surface. It can easily be paired with a variety of cabinet styles and colors, from sleek and modern to classic and traditional.
Coming out of the ultra-popular Silestone Mythology Collection, this quartz countertop is a darker, more brilliant gray that has flecks of color to give the surface a classic finish and a bit of elegance.
Silestone Desert Silver Countertops Coming out of the ultra-popular Silestone Eternal Color Series, the lighter, almost-white color of this countertop color option has an ice-like… Read More »Hi-Yo, Silver… Countertops: Silestone Desert Silver (White Color Palette) Still Trending
Silestone Blanco City Countertops The lighter colors in silestone’s Blanco City color option is characterized by its warmth. Blanco City countertops (Silestone Basiq Series) will… Read More »Hint of Color with Blanco City Quartz Countertops
A shift in contemporary architecture has highlighted the importance of the façade. Previously used exclusively for esthetic value, façades can now have an impact on… Read More »Cosentino Promoting The Use of Dekton for Façades
These days the cost of countertops is $2,200 and ranges from $800 to $4,200. Kitchen countertop prices are based on square footage ($10 to $70… Read More »Cost of Silestone Countertops Oct 2022
Given the trend of Quartz countertops taking over the countertop market and trending to keep it up for the foreseeable future, it is not surprising… Read More »Watch Out Silestone! Here Comes MSI Quartz Countertops
People tend to gravitate toward Soapstone instead of Silestone because it is one of the smoothest materials you can use for a countertop. Softer grades… Read More »Is Soapstone the Same as Silestone?
Home Depot does not fabricate or install. They outsource to the cheapest bidder. It’s your home! That is scary. When you buy Silestone at Home Depot, you are not really getting the countertops from them.
Founded in 1979 by Eduarda and Eduardo Cosentino, Silestone’s parent company, Groupo Cosentino (Cosentino Group) is headquartered in Cantoria, Almeria, Spain. When the company was… Read More »Silestone’s Parent Company: Cosentino
Home Depot does not fabricate or install. They outsource to the cheapest bidder. It’s your home! That is scary. When you buy Silestone at Home Depot, you are not really getting the countertops from them.
While Silestone surfaces can help rooms feel cooler during hot summer days, they also create a warm, organic atmosphere in modern interiors – especially when contrasted against glass surfaces and other natural materials, such as wood. Different types of stone surfaces add textural interest and bring a touch of the outdoors into the home.
While Silestone surfaces can help rooms feel cooler during hot summer days, they also create a warm, organic atmosphere in modern interiors – especially when contrasted against glass surfaces and other natural materials, such as wood. Different types of stone surfaces add textural interest and bring a touch of the outdoors into the home.
One option to address the need for affordable housing across the U.S. is coming out of Denver, CO, where Clayton Homes is assembling two homes… Read More »Modular Homes with Silestone Countertops
Projects in Queenstown, Auckland and Christchurch show Kiwi designers can be counted among the best in the world Project in Queenstown Auckland-based designer Mal Corboy… Read More »High-end Interior Design in New Zealand
If you are considering a waterfall countertop (probably for an island counter) is right for your cook space, these are variables to think about before the investment into a relatively expensive design style.
White is the new everything for home interiors and countertops. Lately, for all of us wanting to revamp an existing kitchen or build our dream home, white quartz countertops (Silestone) offer up a combination of style and versatility that is unmatched. Known for both durability and design appeal, no choice ranks higher than white Silestone quartz.
Beautiful Silestone revives Pueblo-style home in desert southwest: design inspiration or ideas for New Mexico, West Texas, Arizona, Utah or Southern California.
Silestone’s third and final campaign with Cindy Crawford, serves as a transition into the development of the revolutionary HybriQ+ technology for more eco-friendly production.
Silestone has expanded their showroom in New York City. Located in the iconic A&D Building in Manhattan, the Silestone showroom has been completely reimagined.
Back in 2014, Cosentino (parent company of Silestone) entered into a collaboration agreement with tennis player Rafael Nadal – the greatest tennis player of all time. Today Rafael Nadal easily beat Casper Ruud of Norway to win a historic 14th French Open title. Rafa extended his tally of victories in Paris to 14 and set another record with his 22nd Grand Slam title.
Butcher block countertops can fit in with most kitchen styles and will last a long time if maintained properly. Like all surfaces, butcher block will cycle as a fad, but beware of its limitations. For its price, it can be a “value” option for kitchen countertops.
Interior designers have seen marble and natural stone-looking porcelain as the top trends in both residential and commercial designs. These chic surfaces can be styled any way to give an elegant, high-end and clean appearance.
When people dream of their best home, they tend to imagine a spacious kitchen with modern appliances and sweeping granite countertops… not necessarily modern Silestone countertops. Though granite countertops are often a favorite for interior designers, they are not without some important drawbacks that must be taken into consideration.
With interior design trends being pretty wholesome like clean Silestone countertops of late, it’s only a matter of time before things get a little less G-rated. It seems 1980s cocaine decor must be the next big thing… excessive mirrors, glass surfaces, white ceramic statues, and neon lights.
Travertine, the porous variety of limestone (not Silestone quartz), often found around mineral springs, has emerged as a star in the decorating landscape. It is emblematic this current era of material-forward decorating where visual calm is key.
Check out the Rittenhouse Hotel, the best Philadelphia has to offer, with 3500 sq ft of the most impeccable and tasteful finishes like Silestone countertops.
Check out the Rittenhouse Hotel, the best Philadelphia has to offer, with 3500 sq ft of the most impeccable and tasteful finishes like Silestone countertops.
The residence, which features Silestone, is at the center of a tax dispute with Miami-Dade County – should it be taxed as a home or be exempt as a vessel?
Designing kosher kitchens is more extensive than your average non-kosher kitchen. Strict kosher homes have double sinks, separate cooking appliances, and require more countertop space and storage.
Silestone Surfaces are trending in high-end closet design… especially natural stones in Zebra patterns
How much is your home worth? How much will it be worth after upgrades? An appraisal should be a first step. Maybe you’ve checked around… Read More »Home Value & Impact of Silestone Countertops
The expansive kitchen’s 13.5-by-6-foot island seats six, on light oak-and-leather Esse stools. The cabinets are custom white oak with a medium stain. The countertop is… Read More »Coronado (San Diego, CA) Home Transformed by Silestone
That rhymed! Anyway, last year, Cosentino unveiled its latest sustainable innovation: HybriQ, cutting-edge technology for the manufacturing and composition of its leading brand Silestone. Today,… Read More »Sustainability Milestone for Silestone
Is Silestone Carbon Neutral? Silestone Sunlit Days technology has attracted attention for the 2021 Architizer A+ Product Awards. It was a finalist in the Sustainable Design category.
Architizer recently featured Dekton and the new Beyond the Wall installation in two articles. The first article details the Dekton manufacturing facility and processes witnessed… Read More »Architizer Features Dekton and Libeskind Installation in Two Articles
Forty years ago, the Blarney Stone, a family owned Irish bar, opened its doors in the Financial District to much success. But, after the death… Read More »The Blarney Stone
Firefighter Walter Lewis’ dreams have gone up in smoke since he was forced to close the doors of his restaurant “Just Wingin’ It.” After only… Read More »Just Wingin’ It
Jeff, an employee at a manufacturing company, lost most of his 401k due to the recent recession. So, he decided that rather than spending another… Read More »Botta de Vino
Dominick Anfuso, the owner and chef of Tredici restaurant, has his hands in the pasta and in every aspect of the renovation. Without a clear… Read More »Tredici Restaurant
Fred Robinson, owner of Real Deal barbershop, was a constant victim of rogue “contractors”. Nearly two years ago, on two separate occasions, Fred hired people… Read More »Real Deal Barbershop
Howard Beach, Queens, NY Rob and Frances, Owners STARS Youth Center provides after school homework help, leadership development and recreational activities to over 200 families… Read More »STARS Youth Center
Silestone has been featured as the official countertop for Discovery Channel’s series Construction Intervention. Construction Intervention follows Charlie Frattini with his team of contractors and… Read More »Construction Intervention
Suede is the latest finish in the Silestone family of quartz surfaces. Featuring unique elegance and beauty, Silestone’s Suede finish is one of the most… Read More »Silestone Introduces New Suede Finish in Quartz Surfaces
This collection reinvents the bathroom thanks to the custom-made large format concept so that pieces are manufactured to adapt to the space and create areas… Read More »Silestone Bathroom Collection at ISH Bathroom Trade Fair in Germany
Manchester-based supplier and installer of hard surfaces North West Marble & Granite has been awarded the Silestone Silver Loyalty Card by Cosentino, by way of… Read More »Cosentino Awards North West Marble & Granite with Silestone Loyalty Accolade
An update and some technical information and a cleaning recommendation for Silestone… Because of the closed surface of Silestone, stains do not enter the tops… Read More »Cleaning Silestone & Maintenance
Introducing modular kitchen designs by Brazillian designers Fernando and Humberto Campana for Silestone. The worktops – made in Silestone’s quartz – integrate various elements into… Read More »Kitchen Designs by Brazillian Designers Fernando and Humberto Campana
The most popular chef on TV, Karlos Arguiñano, features a new kitchen on the set of his programme on Antena3. Together with Silestone, the choice… Read More »Karlos Arguiñano Continues to Rely on Silestone
Silestone Institute for Hygiene in the Kitchen is a unique non-profit platform in Spain, which is created for the exchange of views, study and dissemination… Read More »Silestone Institute
London, England – London Square Leonard Street in EC2, a new development of 42 new homes including three show penthouses, has already attracted a number… Read More »New Homes with Silestone in London Attract High Level of Early Interest
Cosentino Group doubles its numbers, charging 1.5 million euros from January 2012 to their area of business that includes hotel projects. Cosentino Group, a Spanish… Read More »Silestone in 227 New Hotels Next Year
Kitchens remain the heart of most homes. It’s not only where we cook and eat, but where friends and family gather, children do homework and… Read More »Consider Needs & Resale Value With Kitchen Renovation
Hurston Family Brevard County, FL ~ February 13, 2011 Simpson Family Savannah, GA ~ January 16, 2011 Lampe Family Louisville, KY ~ January 9, 2011… Read More »Extreme Makeover Home Edition
QUESTION: With black Silestone countertops, when you touch it or set a pan or plate on it, it leaves a mark that you can still… Read More »Eliminate Finger Prints on Black Silestone
Carr Family in Tyler, TX Episode 724 – Air Date: Sunday, May 2, 2010 Katrina, 37, and Mike, 41, met 14 years ago while working… Read More »Silestone on Extreme Makeover Home Edition
Building or remodeling a kitchen, one of the most used rooms in the home, involves several big-ticket purchases, such as appliances. In addition, countertops, island… Read More »Compare Silestone & Granite Kitchen Countertops
Silestone provides kitchen and activity area for the Ward home featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Erie, PA. (Dec. 13, 2009) — Cosentino, the maker… Read More »Extreme Makover Home Edition – Ward Family
Silestone has been selected as the exclusive supplier of worktops for the Olympic Village at the Winter Olympics to be held in Vancouver (Canada) from… Read More »Silestone Official Supplier for the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver