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                                                         5 ways to create the perfect
                               Pietra Grey
                                                            statement kitchen island


                                                                   with Infinity Surfaces


                                                   he practicality of a kitchen island   centre of attention, as well as bringing in a
                                                   is a common one - to boost the   softer, more organic feeling to the space.
                                             Tpreparation and storage space
                                              while providing a place for people to come   2. Use a Waterfall Edge for a Seamless
                                              together. However, the kitchen island has   Look
                                              also evolved into offering a huge aesthetic   A popular design feature that will
                                              impact on the room – as it is usually the first   elevate any kitchen island, the waterfall
                                              thing you will see when entering the kitchen.   edge, involves continuing the countertop
                                               A  kitchen  island  might  be  on a   seamlessly from horizontal to vertical.
                                              grander  scale,  or lend to  more  compact   Deeply veined surfaces look fabulous using
                                              proportions, but either way the selection   this technique, allowing the veining to flow
                                              of surface materials, colour, and design   right  down  to  the  floor.  Infinity  Surfaces
                                              can transform something ordinary into   also gives  the  freedom to continue  the
                                              a statement piece. No matter the size,   design onto the cupboards behind.
                                              these five design ideas will ensure you are
                                              well on your way to creating a statement   3. Go Bold with the Choice of Colour &
                                              kitchen island with Infinity Surfaces.  Shape
                                                                                  A bold approach to colour and shape
                                              1. Make Waves with Interesting Details  can provide extraordinary results. Let
                                               Allow  your kitchen island  to be more   Infinity Surfaces breathe life into your
                                              than just a decorative surface when you   design project with its complex beauties
                                              unleash  your creativity. For  example,   and mystical qualities. Not only can a
                                              featuring an impressive stone-slats-element   trendy colour make your design aesthetic
                                              to achieve the curved look will make it the   the 'talk of the town' - but a geometric-




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