Functional Kitchen Design Inspiration from Dupont Corian

If you're planning a kitchen renovation this year, you'll love how creatively the designers in this video used Dupont Corian surfaces.

"Corian® solid surface and Zodiaq® quartz surface are beautifully featured in both indoor and outdoor applications. From the kitchens and casual dining area to illuminated walls, DuPont surfaces provided the designers of TNAH with inspiration and full functionality. Corian® and Zodiaq® remain the leader in aesthetics for every designer and architect because of their allure and adaptability in furniture, lighting, baths and of course, unique countertops."

DuPont Zodiaq Introduces 3 New Quartz Countertop Colours -- Just in Time for Your Spring Kitchen or Bath Remodel

In our last post, Monarch designer Marion Cuddie discussed Dupont™ Corian’s release of nine new colour surfaces as part of their 2013 Corian collection. In addition to the nine Corian® colors, three new colors of DuPont™ Zodiaq® Quartz Surfaces have been introduced, as well.

Zodiaq® is a solid surface quartz product used for counter tops, backsplashes and vertical surfaces. Inspired by nature, the new colours celebrate the beauty of the organic world, delivering a more natural pattern within the surface.

“The current and ongoing trend in kitchen and bathroom design has been the movement to more natural-looking surfaces and colours, bringing outdoors in to the home,” says Monarch designer Kevin Samson. “Softer earth tones and natural colours relax and calm the senses, while the bolder natural colours elicit a more energetic response from our senses.”

From Dupont:

The new colors Coarse Marfil, Coarse Carrara and Snow Flurry further reinforce the 2013+ aesthetic trends and will help create subtle, yet luxurious environments for both commercial and residential settings.

Sourced from abundantly available quartz, the colors of Zodiaq® surfaces achieve an improbable harmony between the durability of rock and the subtle interplay of light and natural crystal. Stain-resistant and nonporous, Zodiaq® quartz surface is ideal for kitchens and baths because, when properly cleaned, it does not support the growth of mold or mildew. Because DuPont™ Zodiaq® is made with quartz crystals, it's also extremely scratch-resistant. And, unlike other materials, you never have to seal, polish or recondition the surface to maintain its luster. Zodiaq® quartz surface is easily cleaned with soap and water, and does not require sealants or waxes. Timeless beauty. Magical science. That's why homeowners, designers and architects choose DuPont™ Zodiaq® quartz surface.



To view samples of Zodiaq’s 2013 colour collection, drop by the Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre showroom today -- 1020 Brock Rd., Unit 6, Pickering. To speak with a member of our design team, call 905-686-2001.

Reassurance, Honesty and Authenticity: Dupont Corian's Inspiration for their 2013 New Colour Countertops

In January, Dupont Corian® introduced nine new colour surfaces as part of their 2013 Corian collection. The new colours fall into three main colour trends: Raw, Interference, and Solidify.

“Corian is upping their game in the countertop market with the introduction of nine new colours that are inspired by today’s elemental trends, says Monarch designer Marion Cuddie. “My favourite in this new collection is Seafoam. With its barely there hint of azure under a detail of a frothy wave top, it would be a perfect compliment in a soothing spa en suite.”

From Dupont:

The Corian® Trends: RAW

Raw represents honest luxury, and the fresh hues that follow this trend embody comfort in a down-to-earth aesthetic that offers a respite from daily realities.  Here, organic, yet polished effects are blended to celebrate the natural world and emulate plant materials and other natural fibers that are encased in transparency. 

In the Corian® colors Whipped Cream and Seafoam, soft wheat, butters, lush and heritage greens are highlighted with optic tinted whites, metallic and pearl effects that echo natural surroundings. Colors work together in gradients, reflecting nature’s variation, offering a retreat into the woods, an escape into the environment.

The Corian® Trends: INTERFERENCE

Interference explores the lure of semi-precious stones, with a feeling of sparkle and glamour, yet with an understated opulence that conveys mystical and organic luxury.  Bronze is a key metallic shade and when juxtaposed with subtle finishes and earthy textures, reflects the warm tints of raw sienna and terra cotta. 

In the Corian® colors Pebble and Desert, rich warm browns that lend an aura of comfort to our surroundings are given a subtle shimmer and color variation. Rose marbles, granites with mica, copper and gold flakes are suspended in a semi-transparent focus. 

The Corian® Trends: SOLIDIFY

Solidify was inspired by global climatic changes and how our high-tension atmosphere can create crystallized and frosted solids.  The cool tones of this trend are misted and sensorial, as melded metal and mirrored flecks are set within frosted solids for depth and dimension.  The surfaces are fractured and scattered fragments are fused, creating delicate and ethereal patterns that bring a softly opulent edge to these hard surfaces.   

In the Corian® colors Deep Sea and Luna White, Stardust and Mineral, the smokiest of lilacs and blues allow space to focus after the dust has settled, bringing sophisticated aesthetics to the forefront.  Shadowy ripples with subtle movement enrich the inherent authenticity of Corian®.

To view samples of Corian’s 2013 colour collection, drop by the Monarch Kitchen and Bath Centre showroom today -- 1020 Brock Rd., Unit 6, Pickering.  To speak with a member of our design team, call 905-686-2001.

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Video courtesy of CorianHome.