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Sintered stone specialist Neolith has introduced two new nature-inspired colours to its range, Everest Sunrise and Cappadocia Sunset.
As its name suggests, Everest Sunrise embodies the colours of the world’s tallest peak as it welcomes the morning sun and is a neutral-hued stone with a quartzite-like finish and accents of gold. The rich tonal greys of Cappadocia Sunset, meanwhile, evoke the geographical formations of the world-famous Turkish region.
Both stones reflect the surge in rich, warm, natural tones in architecture and design, says Renee Richmond of Sage Interior Design Studio. “From stone surfaces to paintwork, colours are increasingly soft and drawn from nature to inspire a sense of calm and connection,” she says. “Both Everest Sunrise and Cappadocia Sunset evoke warmth and a handcrafted elegance, so they embody this trend perfectly.”
In a recent project where the clients wanted a kitchen with a sense of drama, Richmond used Cappadocia Sunset for the central island and splashback. Combined with deep timber hues, metals, bronze detailing, Venetian plaster and a striking light fitting that hovers above the island, the stone brings a palpable sense of sophistication. “To elevate the Neolith stone as the space’s centrepiece and to enhance its beauty and uniqueness, we carefully selected complementary materials,” she says.
“Using generous expanses of stone across different surfaces adds both opulence and tranquillity, giving a space the feel of a five-star sanctuary.”
The stones’ opulent look and feel also make them the perfect choice for bathrooms where a sense of luxury is paramount. Richmond and the Sage team chose to feature the pair in a powder room to create a spa-like ambience. “Using generous expanses of stone across different surfaces adds both opulence and tranquillity, giving a space the feel of a five-star sanctuary.” They used Everest Sunrise for the vanity and behind the mirror, with Cappadocia Sunset on the floor. “The effect is instantly soothing, and textured Venetian plaster walls in a similar shade add to the sense of being cosseted.”
Like all of Neolith’s sintered stones, Everest Sunrise and Cappadocia Sunset are crafted from natural materials and, as no quartz is added to their formulation, they’re fully recyclable. Up to 98 per cent of those raw materials are also recycled with up to 100 per cent of the water employed in the manufacturing process recycled and all the electricity used comes from renewable sources.
Not only do the surfaces require minimal maintenance and zero resurfacing, both stones – which are from Neolith’s flagship The New Classtone and Fusion collections – also possess superior durability, being highly resistant to water, heat, scratches, stains and UV exposure.
Interior design by Sage Interior Design Studio. Surfaces by Neolith.
