Dekton work surfaces: stone and marble reimagined for modern living
Your choice of worktop will become one of the defining design characteristics of your kitchen.
By their nature, worktops take up considerable space within your kitchen and are a highly visual element of the design. Therefore, the material you choose not only needs to look beautiful, it also needs to stand up to everyday life in the busy hub of your home.
Dekton by Consentino embodies the perfect combination of beauty and functionality – so, it’s no surprise it has become such a popular choice with our customers.
Combining sophisticated, natural stone and marble-inspired designs with exceptional technical performance, Dekton offers a luxury aesthetic with the practicality needed for hardworking kitchen
What is Dekton?
Dekton is a carbon neutral, ultracompact surface manufactured by Cosentino. It is created using a sophisticated blend of natural, raw materials and an advanced ultra-compaction process.
This precision-engineered, architectural surface is designed to emulate the characteristics of natural stone. Dekton combines exceptional performance with an exquisite choice of colours, textures and finishes.
The manufacturing process gives Dekton a highly dense structure and very low porosity, helping it to withstand the everyday challenges of a busy kitchen.
Dekton is highly resistant to:
- abrasion (even more so than porcelain)
- scratches
- stains – particularly from spilled liquids
- impact
- heat from pots and pans
The beauty of natural stone, without the maintenance
Natural stone has an enduring appeal. Geological materials such as marble, limestone and travertine bring depth, interest and individuality to a kitchen, with veining and features that become a defining part of the design.
Dekton takes inspiration from these natural materials and translates their distinctive characteristics into an engineered surface, which is resistant to the rigours of everyday use.
One of the biggest advantages of Dekton is the minimal maintenance it requires. Its low-porosity surface is easy to clean with just soap and water, helping you spend less time worrying about your worktop and more time enjoying your kitchen!
Design without limitations
There is incredible flexibility with the Dekton range when it comes to the size, thickness and finish of your work surface:
Size
Dekton slabs are available in both their small 71 x 71cm size, and in their large format of 320 x 144cm enabling visual continuity with fewer joints.
This can be particularly effective on a kitchen island, where the worktop can extend down the sides to create a substantial waterfall edge.
Thickness
The available thicknesses range from 30mm to Dekton Slim at just 4mm – all thicknesses offer the same high performance, but the variety gives you ultimate flexibility for your design.
Finish
Dekton offers you a myriad of natural hues to choose from and a selection of finishes from ultra-glossy, to matte and velvet.
Architectural possibilities
Dekton surfaces are not limited to the worktop. The same surface design can be carried through different elements of your space to create continuity. Alternatively, contrasting materials can be used to add architectural interest.
Dekton splashbacks, wall cladding and flooring enable different aspects of your design scheme to work together as a whole.
Innovative design collections
Cosentino is constantly innovating and evolving the Dekton range. Here are just a few examples from their latest collections:
Pietra Edition
The Dekton Pietra Edition collection draws inspiration from natural Mediterranean stones. The designs reinterpret these beautiful materials whilst incorporating the high-performance attributes of Dekton
Onirika
Dekton Onirika collection offers marble-inspired designs with distinctive veining. The range includes eight dramatic options, from the striking rust markings of Awake to the deep charcoal of Somnia.
Stonika
Dekton Stonika is inspired by Carrara, Quartzite and Portobello stone. There are four stunning options to choose from that accurately emulate the beauty of these natural materials.
Dekton for outdoor kitchens
Dekton isn’t limited to indoor kitchens. Its resistance to both UV rays and weather conditions means that it can also be used in the design of outdoor kitchens.
Is Dekton suitable for a busy family kitchen?
Your kitchen worktop needs to be able to cope with real life – whether that’s breakfasts prepared in a hurry, children doing their homework, friends gathering around the island – and the inevitable spills and knocks that come with all of it.
Dekton’s combination of low porosity, along with its resistance to stains, scratches, heat and impact, makes it particularly well suited to the demands of a busy household.
It offers all the practicality you’ll need, but with the overarching appearance and feel of an opulent design choice.
Choosing the right Dekton worktop for your kitchen
With so many beautiful options available, choosing your Dekton worktop needs careful thought.
You’ll want to consider how the worktop will work with your chosen cabinetry, flooring and any other materials that you’d like to bring into your scheme. If your preference is a heavily veined design, you might want to think about whether the surface will be the star of your kitchen or part of a more layered design.
It is also worth considering the size and layout of your kitchen. With a large island within a spacious kitchen, a dramatic Dekton design can have enormous visual impact, whilst a more subtle option may work better for an L or G-shaped layout within a smaller space.
We’re here to advise you about the colours, finishes and design options available with Dekton by Cosentino.
We will help you find a surface that combines the appearance you’ll love with the performance your kitchen needs. Please call us to book your design consultation.
