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COCOCOZY Design House: Picking Caesarstone Countertops

June 28, 2018
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Time for some kitchen planning!

The cabinets have been ordered, appliances have been selected, and now I am thinking about counters. I am super duper lucky to have another wonderful company on board to provide product for the COCOCOZY Design House. Caesarstone has generously agreed to supply all of the countertop material for the kitchen and the baths.

I had Caesarstone counters in my first house — you all may remember that tiny little cottage in the Hollywood Hills. Now for my first COCOCOZY Design House, I went to Caesarstone as my first choice for counters!

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Various examples of Caesarstone options (click to view more details!): White Attica, Pure White, Statuario Nuvo, Statuario Maximus, Calacatta Nuvo, Frosty Carrina, London Grey

What I love, love, love about using Caesarstone quartz countertops is how easy it is to upkeep! The surfaces require minimal maintenance, which means these counters will look like new for years and years to come! This is way different than a marble countertop because water plus marble can be a nightmare, even if you have it sealed properly! If you’re a perfectionist, having high-maintenance countertops is not the choice for you. For quartz surfaces, a gentle cleaning with soap and water or a mild detergent will do the trick. Plus, you don’t even need a wax or seal to maintain a long-lasting luster! Caesarstone a ton of options that are durable, non-porous, and scratch and stain resistant. Win, win.

Not to mention, Caestarstone was the first quartz surfacing company to receive ISO 14001 certification (a global standard specifically for environmental protection), ISO 9001 (quality management standard), NSF (public health and safety) certification, and the respected Good Housekeeping Seal from Good Housekeeping Research Institute. Their commitment to protecting the environment is super admirable and I am proud to partner with them in that effort!

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My pick, Statuario Maximus! Pictured here on Caesarstone’s site.

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A closer look at Statuario Maximus. Pictured here on Caesarstone’s site.

Anyhoooo… now the dilemma is which style to use in the kitchen. I know I want white counters with distinctive veins that mirror natural stone. My bestie AM is remodeling her guest house and turned me onto Caesarstone’s White Attica (which is pictured in the image at the top of this post). I like the dark contrasting against the light background. I also looked at Calcutta Nuovo, which has a bolder more dramatic pattern. However, in this case I think I’m going to go with Statuario Maximus… I thought the background was closer to the white I was looking for, and the pattern is more bold.  I went to a local tile shop here in Los Angeles and saw a bit of it installed and loved it!

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This is the Statuario Maximus sample from the local tile shop.

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Samples on samples on samples!

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The map of the Design House’s stove wall.

The stove wall includes a super long counter top on either side of the range. I am considering potentially using Caesarstone Statuario Maximus all the way to the ceiling as a counter-to-ceiling backsplash.

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This example (above) from Amber Interiors is not Ceasarstone, but is a good visual to see the use of stone/quartz as backsplash.

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For all the remodelers out there: I thought it might be helpful for you to see Caesarstone samples side-by-side to figure out which you might use.

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These are no filter shots of the samples with cloudy morning light from my dining room. Again, here are all the links: White Attica, Pure White, Statuario Nuvo, Statuario Maximus, Calacatta Nuvo, Frosty Carrina, London Grey

I am using the Pure White for bathroom counters throughout the house. But now I am thinking again about that White Attica for the kitchen. Arghhhhh, what should I do?!

The design dilemmas continue.  But there is just no time to mull over all these choices. I could spend weeks and weeks going back and forth on selections. SFJ from Better Shelter, my partner on this project, goes dead pan as I deliberate. He is very decisive. I am not. I did not get the decisive gene from my parents. Oh well.

Okay… with that said, I am sticking to Statuario Maximus (not shiny and polished) for kitchen and Pure White for baths!

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A full map of the kitchen.

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Before! The empty stove wall under construction.

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OK… go! Another before picture.

I simply cannot wait to see how this all comes together! Hope to show you soon!

xo,

P.S. Are you following along with all the behind the scenes over on Instagram @cococozy?! Get on it!

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  1. Raghavendra says:
    July 3, 2018 at 12:00 AM

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