While Dekton is often chosen for kitchens and bathrooms, it really shines when specified for furniture design. In a beautiful Christchurch home, interior designer Paula Waterhouse created a sculptural dining table that anchors the space both visually and functionally, and matches the kitchen surfaces.

Designed for a young family, the table needed to balance form with everyday usability. Waterhouse responded with an elegant, elliptical silhouette set atop cylindrical fluted legs, creating rhythm, softness and presence in the open-plan living area.

“I chose Dekton Albarium because I wanted a surface that would add texture without competing with the rest of the space,” explains Waterhouse. “Something that felt both natural and contemporary.”

The choice of Albarium — a soft, off-white ultra-compact surface inspired by lime stucco — aligns with the home’s palette of light timber, natural fabrics and neutral finishes. Albarium’s soft matte texture and warm undertones make it a fitting complement to the calm and tactile contemporary interior scheme.

Beyond aesthetics, Dekton offers practical advantages that make it ideal for high-use furniture. Resistant to heat, scratches and stains, Dekton is a worry-free surface with a 25-year warranty, that can withstand everyday family life while maintaining its appearance over time.

“The durability makes it an ideal material for a daily-use table without compromising the design,” Waterhouse adds.

As designers look beyond traditional applications, projects like this show just how versatile Dekton can be — not just as a surface, but as part of the furniture itself.

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