Marble and travertine effect porcelain stoneware tiles for islands and kitchen countertops

Islands, double islands, centrality, conviviality. And exclusivity. Are we referring to holiday destinations? Not at all. We’re not describing exotic getaways, but kitchens which, with their islands – genuine hubs of activity and sharing – become the beating heart of the home: welcoming, sociable spaces, often longed for at the end of a demanding workday.

Kitchen island and 3D wall tiles in travertine effect with neutral warm tones. — Trevi Walnut

The refined appeal of marble and travertine

In kitchen islands or double islands, the touch of exclusivity and refinement is provided by travertine and marble effect porcelain stoneware tiles which transform them into elegant, sophisticated, and highly functional elements.

Large-format ceramic slabs, in particular, give countertops, work surfaces, and many other elements in the cooking area a monolithic appearance of exceptional visual impact. The aesthetic is minimalist and contemporary, yet infused with a sense of classicism and tradition conveyed by noble materials such as marble or the timeless allure of travertine.

Cooking on a porcelain stoneware surface: an efficient choice

Unlike natural marble or authentic travertine, porcelain stoneware offers outstanding technical performance – an absolute must in the kitchen – ensuring resistance to impacts, scratches, stains, and sudden changes in temperature. In addition to flawlessly preserving the remarkable high-definition textures that create its various “effects”, porcelain stoneware is also a sustainable choice: natural, recyclable, and hypoallergenic. It is therefore ideal for any home chef who loves to serve unforgettable dishes to family and guests, day after day.

Two Ceramiche Keope collections in particular bring to the kitchen that unmatched material elegance we previously mentioned, combined with exceptional durability, easy cleaning, and outstanding functionality.

Minimalist kitchen island with white marble effect tiles and coordinated floor. — Versilia Michelangelo White

Versilia collection: islands like snow-white monoliths

For a bright or total white kitchen island – luxurious and timeless – the three new white marbles from the Versilia collection are the ideal choice. They embody the sumptuous, enigmatic elegance of a material that has traversed centuries of history, effortlessly blending into contemporary design settings. For those seeking a minimalist, exclusive kitchen island with striking visual impact, the options include Borghini White, with its milky hue and delicate veining that ranges from soft greys to warm ochre tones, Assoluto White, an ice-white surface enlivened by pearl-grey veins, and Michelangelo White, a warm, enveloping ivory white with veining that shifts from pearl-grey to rusty shades. Whichever option you choose, the kitchen will be defined by marbles that embody the truest essence of Italian style, materials long cherished by architects and designers for creating spaces of unparalleled allure.

Kitchen worktop and backsplash in white marble effect tiles with subtle veining. — Trevi White

Trevi Collection: the “History effect” in the kitchen

Do you dream of a kitchen island in warmer, more luminous neutral tones? Not fond of cool, austere looks and prefer to infuse your surfaces with a subtle sense of energy? In this case, a travertine-effect surface is the perfect choice. Ceramiche Keope presents the Trevi collection, which reinterprets a historic material, widely used by the ancient Romans, through the lens of contemporary design. Large-format porcelain stoneware tiles in neutral yet vibrant hues become the soul of on-trend kitchens, shaping fluid spaces in which minimalism is enlivened by natural warmth. For the cooking area, Trevi surfaces perfectly meet the demands of modern living, offering the harmonious dialogue between material and light that keeps travertine eternally contemporary.

Porcelain stoneware: the perfect ally for designer kitchens

In the world of contemporary interior design, travertine and marble continue to inspire architects, designers, and planners with their timeless appeal, imparting a sense of depth, light, and sophistication to modern kitchen compositions. Their high-performance porcelain stoneware interpretation perfectly combines aesthetic appeal with design ingenuity, transforming kitchens into elegant, functional spaces where cooking becomes an even more enjoyable experience: a harmony in which taste is celebrated not only through the flavor of a dish but also through the beauty of a unique environment. A porcelain stoneware kitchen countertop is the ideal investment for those seeking uncompromising durability and elegance.

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