A modern home with character – and a worktop that ties it all together

When Hanne and her family built their new house, they had a clear vision for the interior design. They wanted their home to be modern and functional, whilst also exuding warmth and personality through retro-inspired details.

The kitchen quickly became one of the house’s most important rooms. With two adults and four children, it needed to be able to withstand the many activities of everyday life, whilst also being a place where the family would want to gather.

“It had to work for our family and our everyday life. That’s why it was important for it to be both practical and hard-wearing.”

In love with ceramics

When the family began looking into options for a new worktop, ceramic wasn’t a material Hanne knew much about. But that changed quickly.

“I actually didn’t know anything about ceramic worktops before we started looking. But I was quickly won over.”

They chose Gris Du Gent. A surface with a distinctive stone-effect finish that combines a sleek look with the retro feel Hanne wanted to create.

“I particularly noticed the beautiful texture of the stone-effect finish. It’s both sleek and retro at the same time.”

For Hanne, it was important that the kitchen had its own identity and provided a contrast to the modern, newly built house. Here, Gris Du Gent became the element that brought the vision together.

 

Designed for a busy everyday life

Appearance was important, but functionality carried at least as much weight in the decision.

The family wanted a solution that could withstand everyday use without constant worry about scratches, stains or hot objects.

“It was important not to have to worry about using it. It gives you freedom in everyday life.”

Ceramic is a natural material made from sand and clay, which is fired at very high temperatures. The result is a hard-wearing surface that is highly resistant to the wear and tear of everyday life. At the same time, the material requires minimal maintenance and is easy to keep clean.

For Hanne, this aspect in particular has proved to be a major advantage.

“It just works really well, and it’s easy to clean.”

Exactly as requested

When the worktop was fitted, the feeling was unmistakable.

“It was just exactly as it should be.”

Today, the worktop plays a central role in the overall look of the home. It creates precisely the contrast between the modern and the retro-inspired that the family had dreamed of from the start.

Reactions from guests haven’t been long in coming either.

“Everyone who comes to visit says how lovely the worktop is. They always have to go over and touch it.”

 

The common thread in the kitchen

To emphasise the material’s character, the family also chose to extend the worktop upwards as a backsplash.

This creates a natural flow in the kitchen whilst highlighting the distinctive surface.

“We’re also really pleased that we chose the same material for the backsplash. It helps to complete the kitchen and create the cohesive look we wanted.”

A choice she would make again

Today, the kitchen has become exactly the hub the family had dreamed of. The combination of the modern new build and the characterful worktop has created a look that feels both personal and cohesive.

And if Hanne were faced with the choice again?

“Any day. I’m just so happy with it.”

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