This kitchen was designed by Kutchenhaus Altrincham using nobilia cabinetry in Oak Bergamo and EasyTouch Sand. At its centre is an extra-large island with a peninsula running off it, and we made it all in Infiniti Oro quartz, along with the back worktops and a full-height splashback.
An island long enough for the veining
On a small island, you only ever see part of a slab’s pattern. At this size, there’s room for the whole thing. Infiniti Oro has soft grey veining on a white background, and on this peninsula it runs the full length of the top in long, unbroken lines.
A run this long has to be planned before it’s cut. Where the joins fall and which part of the slab goes where decide whether the veining flows from one end to the other or stops dead halfway along.
Walnut, gold and statement lighting
The stone is set against warm wood. Dark wood-effect tall units and wall cabinets run along the back, with handleless base units in a soft sand finish below. The handle rails are lit in gold, which picks up the brass tap and the three crystal and brass pendants hanging under the roof lantern. With that much going on in the cabinetry and lighting, the worktop needs to be calm, and Oro’s soft grey veining keeps the island from competing with the rest of the room.
Splashback and back run
Along the back wall, the Oro carries on up behind the gas hob and the undermount sink as a full-height splashback, so the stone on the island and the wall reads as one material. A pop-up socket is set flush into the island top, so there’s power at the island without sockets on the sides.
The team
- Kitchen design: Kutchenhaus Altrincham
- Cabinetry: nobilia, in Oak Bergamo and EasyTouch Sand
- Worktops, island and splashback: Granite House, in Infiniti Oro quartz
Planning a similar kitchen
Oro is part of our Infiniti Stone range, which we keep in stock. If you’re planning a long island and want the veining to run its full length, talk to us at the design stage so the layout can be worked out before templating. You can see full slabs by booking a showroom visit, or call the team on 01772 440888.
