Kitchen · Kirkland, WA
A Kirkland kitchen that blends Lapitec countertops with porcelain on the cabinets and vent hood. A TopZero sink and mitered waterfall edges keep it sleek.
The homeowners wanted Lapitec and porcelain to look like one design across countertops, cabinets and the vent hood. Porcelain is durable but delicate to cut and handle. An oversized porcelain sink also had to fit into the island with exact cuts.
We used StoneEx digital laser templating to measure the kitchen so every piece lines up. Mitered waterfall edges give the island its signature look. Seams were planned around the L-corner and island and hidden where the cabinets and cooktop allow.
The Lapitec and porcelain read as one unified kitchen, with clean seams and a flush TopZero sink. Under-cabinet LED lighting and pendant lights over the island show off the materials.
The challenge in detail
The homeowners in this Kirkland renovation wanted Lapitec sintered stone and porcelain used together, not only on the countertops but also on the cabinetry and the vent hood. Bringing several high-end materials into one design took careful measuring and planning so every element lined up and the look stayed consistent from one surface to the next.
The porcelain veneer on the vent hood and cabinetry needed careful handling and cutting. Porcelain is durable once installed, yet delicate to work with, and keeping each piece intact while achieving the intended design was critical throughout the job.
The island added another layer. An oversized porcelain sink had to be integrated into it, which called for accurate cuts and clean transitions between the different materials meeting at that point.
How we approached it
StoneEx digital laser templating captured the existing kitchen in detail, so each piece of Lapitec and porcelain could be cut to fit without gaps or misalignment between surfaces.
CNC fabrication produced the cuts and edge profiles, including the mitered waterfall edges that are a signature feature of this project. CNC cutting also helped each material join cleanly with the next, which gives the kitchen a unified look across the countertops, the cabinetry and the vent hood.
Seam planning focused on the L-corner and the island. Wherever possible, seams were concealed by working with the position of the cabinetry and the cooktop, which keeps the sleek, modern lines of the kitchen uninterrupted and lets the materials read as continuous surfaces.
The finished project
The renovation turned the kitchen into a sleek, modern space where the Lapitec and porcelain work as one design. The mitered waterfall edges and smooth transitions between materials give the room a refined, elegant character.
The TopZero sink is integrated into the stone, leaving a clean, functional work area that complements the overall design. The lighting plan adds both function and ambiance, and it highlights the texture and color of the materials on the counters, cabinets and hood.
The same care runs through the whole installation, from the vent hood to the island. The kitchen is now a functional centerpiece of the home that suits the homeowners' modern way of living.
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