SieMatic Stone: The Possibilities of StoneDesign
What makes SieMatic StoneDesign unique?
A countertop largely determines the look and ease of use of a kitchen. That’s why SieMatic uses the StoneDesign concept. This allows countertops, side panels, and cabinet backsplashes to be crafted from the same material, creating a calm and cohesive design. StoneDesign combines a lightweight substructure with a high-quality top layer of natural stone, ceramic, or composite. This creates the look of solid stone, but with a significantly lower weight. Thanks to an integrated metal frame, the structure remains exceptionally strong, even around cutouts for a sink or cooktop.
Which material suits your cooking habits?
Choosing a stone countertop isn’t just about appearance—it’s also about daily use. Within the StoneDesign line, you can choose from natural stone, ceramic, and composite. Natural stone is popular for its unique veining and natural character, but requires more maintenance. Ceramic is highly scratch-, heat-, and stain-resistant, making it suitable for intensive daily use. Composite strikes a balance between the two materials, combining the look of stone with high practicality and consistent color and texture. Which material is best for you depends on your personal preferences, cooking habits, and maintenance needs.
Visual Thicknesses and Refined Finishes
The edge finish and thickness of the countertop have a major impact on the kitchen’s appearance. SieMatic StoneDesign offers a great deal of freedom in this regard, ranging from minimalist and thin to robust and bold. Thanks to the lightweight substructure, visual thicknesses are possible that would be difficult to achieve with solid stone.
For a sleek and modern design, an apparent thickness of 0.6 or 1 centimeter is often chosen. This gives the countertop a refined, almost floating appearance that fits well within handle-less kitchen concepts such as the SieMatic SLX or the SieMatic S2. Those who want to place more emphasis on the countertop can choose an edge thickness of up to 14.2 centimeters.
The edge finish also contributes to the overall look. Depending on the type of stone selected, clean straight edges, beveled edges, and water barriers are available.
Textured surfaces for a personal touch
The surface of stone is just as defining as its color. That’s why SieMatic offers various surface finishes, each with its own look and feel.
A polished finish emphasizes the depth and veining of the material, creating more reflection and a luxurious look. Sanded, on the other hand, has a calm, matte appearance. Patinato feels softer to the touch thanks to a combination of honing and brushing, while a satin finish adds subtle depth with a silky-soft touch. This gives each countertop its own character that complements the kitchen’s style.
Bianco Carrara Matte
Supreme White Glossy
Statuario, glossy
London Gray, glossy
White Fantasy Satin
Mont Blanc Patinato
Taj Mahal Satin
Macaubas Giotto Patinato
Nero Assoluto Sanded
Grigio Carnico Patinato
Breccia Imperiale Satin
Nero San Marcos Satin
Nero Assoluto Polished
Nero Assoluto Polished
Negresco sanded
Tauern Green Satin
Tropical Storm sanded
Design Options for the Kitchen Space
Stone doesn’t have to be limited to the countertop. Extending the same material to side panels, cabinet walls, or niche cladding creates a calm and cohesive design. These continuous lines enhance the character of the kitchen and bring greater unity to the space. Materials with striking veining or texture, in particular, really come into their own in vertical applications. You’ll frequently see this type of material application in the SieMatic MONDIAL collection, where distinctive materials play a key role. Consider a kitchen island with continuous side panels or a niche cladding made of the same material as the countertop. In this way, stone becomes not only a functional work surface but also a defining element of the design.
StoneDesign used in an award-winning PURE project
Materials truly come into their own when they become part of a complete design. In this award-winning SieMatic PURE project in Amsterdam, a countertop and backsplash in Tropical Storm Sanded were chosen. The material’s vibrant grain creates a striking contrast with the dark cabinet fronts and gives the kitchen extra depth and character.
By extending the use of this material across multiple elements of the kitchen, a calm and cohesive whole is created. The project clearly demonstrates how StoneDesign can define not only the countertop but also the overall look and feel of a kitchen.
Cost of a SieMatic StoneDesign Countertop
Investment and pricing structure
The price of a StoneDesign countertop is primarily determined by the choice of material, dimensions, edge finish, and any custom solutions. Natural stone, ceramic, and composite each have their own price range.
Choices such as a thickened edge, a flush-mounted sink, or an integrated cooktop hood also affect the final cost. As a result, the price of a StoneDesign countertop can vary significantly depending on the desired configuration.
Discover the materials in a SieMatic showroom
Colors, textures, and materials truly come to life when you see and touch them for yourself. In a SieMatic showroom, you can compare natural stone, ceramic, and composite materials, combine them with different cabinet fronts, and examine the finishes up close. During a personal consultation, we’ll help you choose a countertop that matches your taste, cooking habits, and interior design.