Arizona Smart Kitchen

The surfacing selection for this project was a deliberate choice to address the customer’s need for a durable, stain-resistant material capable of accommodating an invisible cooktop system.

Gauged porcelain tile countertops are durable, stain- and heat-resistant, and offer stylish design options that fit well with the rest of the home’s eclectic decor. 

Large-format gauged porcelain slabs were chosen in two colors for the kitchen — a  delicately-veined marble-look porcelain for the kitchen island and white for the kitchen’s perimeter countertops. Variegated blue and green subway tiles add color to the full-wall kitchen backsplash to bring the whole space together. 

The newly added dry bar used wood-look gauged porcelain tile panels. The wood-look countertops add warmth and complemented the flooring, dining table, and nearby cabinetry. 

The installation process began with the utilization of a 3D Laser Measuring & Template System, which enabled precise measurements and templates for the project. This data guided the fabrication through a Speed Cutting System, ensuring accurate and efficient cutting of the large format porcelain sheets to the required dimensions. To achieve seamless edges and specialty designs like the waterfall legs, a Clean Miter System was employed. This system enabled craftsmen to create flawless mitered edges, ensuring a smooth transition between adjoining porcelain pieces or creating a continuous pattern on surfaces. A Water-jet Cutting System was utilized, allowing for precise and tailored cuts, ensuring exactness in design execution. 

Throughout the fabrication and installation phases, these patent-pending techniques and state-of-the-art equipment were used in tandem with expert craftsmanship to bring to life the vision of a durable, stain-resistant, and visually striking update for the homeowner — a true testament to the fusion of technology and design expertise.