Appliance brand JennAir and Spanish surfacing manufacturer Cosentino have collaborated on a new collection of made-to-order panels that are designed to integrate refrigeration appliances into the architectural expression of the kitchen.
The JennAir x Dekton panels collection includes five custom panel colors for select JennAir refrigeration columns and wine columns, which allow designers and homeowners to achieve a continuous stone aesthetic across the kitchen. Building on the rise of waterfall edges and full-height stone backsplashes, the trend toward customization and monolithic designs continues to grow as homeowners seek refined spaces that conceal everyday items, the company says.
“The partnership with Dekton makes so much sense because we are always striving for our products to be part of the home for ultra cohesion. When you think of your beautiful countertop that moves up the wall as a backsplash, why not elevate your appliances with that same look and feel?” says Brittni Pertijs, lead designer of color, material and finish at JennAir. “Appliances shouldn’t feel like cold machines or in-the-way, they should be part of the overall design and support the look the designer and homeowner is going for.”
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JennAir says Dekton panels offer the next era of material fluidity, connecting cabinetry and countertops. The collection uses the 4-millimeter slim format of the ultracompact surface for seamless specification. It’s engineered for select JennAir panel refrigeration weight tolerances, handle drilling capability and panel hanging compatibility, the company says.
Furthermore, due to Dekton’s ultra-durable properties, the panels create a nearly maintenance-free kitchen with high resistance to stains, scratches and heat.“The ability to bring Dekton into an application such as integrated appliance panels is a direct result of its ultra-compact composition,” says Valentin Tijeras, vice president global product, R&D and quality at Cosentino. “Dekton can be produced in a slim format without compromising its performance, allowing the surface to be placed on the hinges, which is a complex process. It’s a clear example of how advances in material innovation can expand cladding application versatility in design.”
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This initial launch features a curated palette of five popular Dekton finishes:
● Albarium: A peaceful, powdery matte white surface featuring transparencies and color gradations typical of Roman stuccoes, with subtle reflections that simulate marble dust.
● Grafite: A textured blend of black and gray tones scattered with whitish and reddish cloud-like patches, evoking dark, fine-grained limestone in a matte finish.
● Laurent: A dramatic dark brown background with striking veins of gold inspired by the natural stone Port Laurent.
● Rem: A velvet-finish white marble-inspired colorway with intricate fine brown and grey veining, accented by subtle hints of gold.
● Trance: A fluid, bluish veiled composition combining cream and gray tones that blend between white palettes and fine streaks of oxides that fade into reddish gold.
“The JennAir × Dekton collaboration is a natural evolution of where kitchen design is heading—toward a more integrated, architectural approach,” says Kerrie Kelly, CEO and creative director of Kerrie Kelly Studio. “By aligning appliance design with advanced surface materials, it allows designers to create spaces where function and form are seamlessly unified, supporting the concept of the ‘no kitchen, kitchen’ while still delivering a highly personalized and elevated experience.”
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