Countertop Jewels.

When it comes to luxury home decor, the smallest details can make the biggest impact

In kitchens and bathrooms, on sideboards, vanities and bedside pedestals, countertop surfaces serve as prime real estate for showcasing your unique décor style.

This season marble, stone and glass adorn the surfaces of the most stylish homes.

Here, we’ll explore the beauty of these materials, offer modern home styling tips, and show you how to make your new home finds shine.

The allure of natural materials as contemporary décor pieces

Timeless, elegant décor pieces made of stone are symbol of your sophisticated taste for luxurious looking homeware.

From the natural veining that make each piece one-of-a-kind to the cool smooth texture and weighty feel, stoneware adds a touch of opulence to your home.

Stone and opulent marble decor are a versatile choice for your home, these natural materials complement both modern and classic interiors, it is easy to style and care for too.

Playing with the light

Reflections created by glass, mirrors and other metallic objects can bring a light, bright and luminous quality to your space.

From hand-blown and cut glass, faceted crystal, shimmering , brushed or polished metal these pieces add another dimension to your countertop collections.

Paired with the solidity of stone, the transparency of glass can create a stunning visual contrast without adding extra “busyness”.

Mirrors and mirrored metals can create the illusion of extra space and volume in a room and brighten the space if positioned in the right way.

In neutral colours, metals and glass are timeless in their ability to pair with any décor style.

Styling Tips for Kitchen Countertops

When styling your kitchen countertops, a smaller, considered grouping of items often makes a grander statement than a cluttered space. Choose a few select pieces that complement each other in terms of color and design and that match your appliances.

Kitchen countertop décor ideas.

• Have more than one piece of marble or brass to create cohesion.
• Mix and match texture but keep to the same tone / pallet, preferably the same as the overall look of your kitchen.
• Functional is beautiful: bowls, vessels and vases to show off your florals and fresh herbs and produce. If artfully placed your groceries can make for pretty displays.
• Add depth and dimension by playing with variations in height.
• Dual function: choose items that can easily be repurposed for example a utensil holder that doubles up as a herb planter or vase.

Home-spa excellence: bathroom countertop styling

Elegant bathroom accessories can help create a serene and restorative environment. If you don’t have a countertop, you can accessories a bathroom trollie, a windowsill, or a bathroom shelf.

How to style your bathroom counter

• Choose matching sets for little details: many homeware stores offer matching bathroom sets. If you have 2 bathrooms, purchase 2 mismatched but complementary sets to create some interest for example pairing marble and glass:a marble soap dish or a glass perfume bottle
• Contain it: using a trays and canisters to group and organize your skincare products or using glass jars to decant ingredients into can give your bathroom a spa-like feel
• Aim for symmetry and balance: play with height and repetition to create a sense of order and tranquility.
• Seasonal Touches: keep your bathroom decor fresh and engaging. In spring, fill a glass vase with fresh blooms or flowering bulbs; in winter, opt for a marble bowl filled with water and floating candles.