The Power of Porcelain: Laminam Surfaces in Open Concept Homes

Although some designers would have you believe that open-plan homes are becoming less popular, creating light and airy open spaces still has mass appeal. In this blog, we will look at how Laminam porcelain countertops make a statement in open-concept homes, proving that bright, open spaces never go out of style.

What are Laminam porcelain surfaces?

Laminam porcelain surfaces are made with 94% natural components, 20% to 40% pre-consumer recycled materials, and clays and mineral colourings, resulting in large-format slabs for interior design applications. Resistance to heat, light, chemical cleaners, and stains produces a hard-wearing yet beautiful surface, ideal for low-maintenance countertops and for other surfaces in the home, including durable, attractive wall panelling, vanity tops, or backsplashes.

Sustainable Porcelain Countertops

Composed of sustainable natural and recycled materials, Laminam is an eco-friendly choice for homeowners who favour surfaces that minimize environmental impact. Laminam’s commitment to not just using sustainable materials but also to sustainable production methods allows homeowners to enjoy a clean conscience, knowing they’ve chosen a material made by a company invested in the environment. Laminam is constantly looking for ways to improve longevity through clean manufacturing processes that increase wear resistance. Research can help reduce the need for unnecessary or untimely replacement or waste.

How do porcelain countertops measure up?

Porcelain countertops by Laminam measure up impressively well compared to quartz, marble, granite, and quartzite, earning full ratings alongside Dekton for the following characteristics:

• Stain resistance
• Chemical resistance
• Low maintenance
• Non-porousness
• Scratch resistance
• UV resistance
• Heat resistance
• Thermal shock resistance

Laminam Goes Beyond Porcelain Countertops

Porcelain surfaces are custom-made for open concept kitchen surfaces beyond countertops. They provide a stunning visual with versatile applications offering functionality and beauty suited to any home style. From counters to backsplashes, and large-format wall cladding to custom furniture, Laminam is ideal for open concept homes where cohesion is essential to create open spaces that feel unified and welcoming.

Open Concept Kitchen Countertops That Inspire

Innovative porcelain surfaces provide inspiration for interior design schemes. Their ability to capture a wide range of stone-adjacent aesthetics, from the elegance of classic Italian white marble like Statuario Altissimo to dramatic blacks with streaks of rust like Sahara Noir, makes it fun for homeowners to explore their inner designer and discover their sense of style.

The softer, warmer tones of Pietra Grey and Piasentina Grigio capture the look of soapstone, a look equally comfortable in industrial or rustic kitchens, while the use of striking colour and contrast in options such as Calacatta Viola with its purple-reddish hues or golden, grey large-scale veining of Calacatta Mediceo offers one-of-a-kind boldness.

High-Contrast or Minimalist Neutral Laminam Porcelain Surfaces

A stunning colour palette and varied textures allow you to combine porcelain surfaces to find balance with a compatible colour scheme while defining purpose-built spaces. For example, applying high-contrast selections such as Bianco Statuario Venatoa to statement features in an open concept design like dramatic fireplace surrounds or waterfall countertops on a large-scale island can be paired with more muted Bianco Assoluto as a backsplash and standard worksurfaces. Rich, elegant black schemes might include Calacatta Black as the statement piece matched with Ossido Nero.

More Customizable Porcelain Countertop Options

You can play with colour and texture to create balance without feeling confined by the challenges of trying to match true one-of-a-kind stone palettes created by Mother Nature. As a manufactured material, porcelain relies on designer input to help drive stylings suited to today’s open concept spaces. As a result, you can create a far more customized look based on your chosen colour palette to achieve the high-end feel of natural stone. The carefully curated designs provide a more “laissez-faire” feeling to avoid becoming overly busy or visually disruptive.

Statement Walls With Porcelain Countertops

Visual features help break up open-plan spaces, creating intentional areas that improve flow. Statement walls using Laminam porcelain surfaces can create definition, whether it is a dining area, a fireplace in the general seating/living area, or an expansive wall in the kitchen. In spaces where your entry directly overlooks the entire main floor, porcelain statement walls can create separation with a spot to place a bench or table that welcomes people, allowing them to pause before they step into the living area.

Statement walls also help create a backdrop for modern features such as a mid-century modern low console with your prized vinyl collection and vintage sound system. Again, the porcelain wall surface works in harmony with your porcelain countertops from space to space.

Into the Powder Room: Laminam Porcelain Surfaces

The story should continue when you step into your main-floor guest bathroom. Creating a sense of continuity by carrying the same theme and colour story into your powder room is easy with the versatility of porcelain surfaces. You can introduce porcelain as a vanity top or wall cladding as the perfect backdrop for your statement mirror. The point is to feel confident with creative choices without straying from the subtle underlying theme.

Custom Furniture for Open Concept Spaces

You can achieve that same feeling of continuity using porcelain for bespoke furniture pieces. Desks for a custom workstation provide a place for homework, remote work, or managing household finances with an attractive built-in space complete with shelves and drawers to keep things organized. A stylish dining table with an elegant marble-look top in black is a standout focal point, while a coffee table made to size for your large sectional couch offers a reachable place to lay out appetizers and snacks or drinks.

Contact the Experts at Quartz Co Surfaces

Quartz Co Surfaces invites you to visit one of our spacious showrooms near you to discuss your options for open concept design ideas using Laminam porcelain surfaces. Our expert consultants are here to talk about the benefits of our materials and can also meet with you for a virtual consultation to accommodate your busy schedule. We specialize in luxurious solid surfaces like quartz and natural stone and are here to answer your questions when you need us.