Solid Surface Countertops

If there is a place suitable for including elements created with the Solid Surface Krion™, it is without doubt the countertops of restaurant premises. Its easy cleaning and maintenance, its non-porosity and its resistance to impacts and other extreme effects allow the design of solid surface countertops that can endure over time and use, being just like new when cleaned.

Resistance is what makes this latest generation material, similar to natural stone, most suitable for the installation and creation of countertops. Its easy maintenance and non-porosity, which prevents the accumulation of bacteria and other organisms, are two more properties that make Krion™ ideal for creating kitchen countertops that ensure the greatest possible hygiene and quality for carrying out any kind of work. Furthermore, Krion™ allows backlit atmospheres to be created, with unique lighting effects.

Krion™ countertops for restaurant premises

Discover all the properties of Krion™ Solid Surface and make your ideas a reality. Our solid surface countertops will allow you to give a touch of innovation and distinction to your restaurant, bar or premises.

Krionâ„¢ Colors, a universe of colours for your solid surface

Krion™ Colors offers a universe full of colours and tones in a multitude of formats to create unique projects — such as kitchens, bathrooms or wall surfaces — that are bursting with life and are primed for other materials and decorative elements. One of the great advantages of Krion™ solid surface sheets is that they retain their colour and durability over time, as their mineral composition allows them to stand up to blows and cracking. This characteristic keeps the solid surface sheets unchanged from day one. In addition, Krion™ solid colours come... in multiple finishes, including high gloss, satin, matte and sandy, depending on the aesthetic needs of the space. Lastly, solid surface sheets can be pieced together with no visible joins to bring continuity to the design. Now you know why Krion Colors are setting the trend, delighting architects and interior designers and offering endless possibilities in interior design. Series and colours Snow Series Material composed of top-quality mineral fillers and acrylic resins. Snow White by Krion is the ideal solution for any design project, including the kitchen or bathroom. Its pure white colour can be fully integrated with any other decorative material to generate a space full of elegance and light. Krion® K·life 1100 Colors Series The Colors Series range is characterised by soft pastel colours that are perfect for warmer and welcoming spaces where you can relax and feel at ease. Krion® Colors Pillow Pink Colors + Series If there is anything that sets the Colors + Series apart, it's certainly its vitality. Choose from a wide range of colours to develop cosmopolitan and daring projects that are full of personality, permeating rooms like kitchens and bathrooms with colour and freshness through solid surface worktops. Krion® Colors Imperial Yellow Light Series This series is characterised by its bright, fresh and gentle tones that create welcoming and comfortable spaces. Since it is a translucent material that lets light pass through, it is ideal for decorating straight or curved backlit surfaces. Nature Series An ecological series inspired by nature and distinguished by the Eco-Cycle® seal. Its solid surface sheets are manufactured in large part with recycled Krion™ for a sustainable and top-quality design. Its range of colours offers a very natural touch for pleasant and eye-catching spaces. Krion® Colors Granite Nature Star Series The quintessential series that shines bright thanks to microparticles full of reflective metallic details. Its light base tones will bring peace and serenity to your decorative designs and generate beautiful hues with a shiny effect. Krion® Colors Atlantic Blue Royal Series If you want your workspaces to have the appearance of natural stone, Royal Series is your choice. Its range of natural colours created using crystalline particles offers continuity and homogeneity by eliminating joints â — ideal for sanitary applications with trim and curved corners. Enjoy all the above alongside the range of properties provided by Krion Solid Surface. Krion® Colors Crystal White Asteroid Series A classic yet daring series for projects with a unique style. The solid surface sheets are composed of particles that produce a sense of disorder while contributing harmony to the surface through different colours. Krion® Colors Asteroid Cream Royal + Series Royal + Series sheets represent the pure essence of natural minerals. This is our most innovative series thanks to its metallic and transparent particles, making it perfect for designing working surfaces, like kitchen countertops, and giving it a look similar to natural stone. All this comes in addition to the properties of Krion Solid Surface, where continuity and homogeneity take centre stage by eliminating joints â — ideal for sanitary applications with trim and curved corners. Its wide variety of colours and different finishes bring a natural feel to the space. Terrazzo Series A series inspired by timeless terrazo but adapted to the latest design trends. Give a classic yet daring touch to your spaces with Terrazo Series solid surface, featuring a wide range of colours that combine perfectly with other materials. Krion® Colors Griggio Classico Luxury Series Sophistication and elegance go hand-in-hand with the Luxury Series, offering a range of colours inspired by natural stone that are full of natural beauty and are perfect for creating refined and cosmopolitan spaces. All while guaranteeing the benefits offered by Krion Solid Surface. Krion® Colors Carrara Black Art Veins Series Inspired by natural stone, the Art Veins Series is perfect for creating elegant spaces thanks to its subtle, defined lines that are full of character. Its curated colours feature small particles that bring a sense of depth for a bold, modern design that is ideal for workspaces and other surfaces. Krion® Colors Nero Palazzo Opale Series An original series inspired by marble that will bestow movement and light on your decorative projects thanks to bright and intense steaks that simulate the flow of water. Discover how its backlighting produces new lines and shapes that will bring life and texture to your space. Krion® Colors Opale Verde Materia Series This series is perfect for creating joint-free surfaces that enliven the decorative space with texture and continuity. Choose the Materia Series solid surface to satisfy the latest demands of interior design and architecture, always with the maximum guarantee of the technical features offered by Krion. Browse our catalogue to take a more detailed look at the infinite possibilities offered by Krion Colors when designing your projects. Krion® Colors Materia Luce

Six ideas to upgrade and modernise a kitchen!

The kitchen is an indicator of the age of the whole home. A modern kitchen makes the whole house look more modern, which is why it's important to renovate it every once in a while. If you are looking for ideas to remodel a kitchen and give it the current and modern touch that your house needs, we invite you to draw inspiration from the following suggestions. Tips before renovating your kitchen Before you make any upgrades to your kitchen, simply replacing some furniture and household appliances with others, you should sit down and put a plan together. Below is a list... of aspects you should take into account before doing any renovation. Analyse your current kitchen and write down everything you don't like about it: maybe it has few outlets, it lacks work or storage space, it's hard to keep things organised... This will help you define what you want to achieve with the renovation. Choose the style you want for your new kitchen. That is: whether your preferred style is minimalist, industrial, rustic, chic... Measure the space very carefully. Although the professional who installs the kitchen will also do this, it is important that you measure it so you know what will fit and what won't. Choose the layout that's most convenient for you. For example: in a line with high and low furniture, L- or U-shaped, in parallel, with an island, peninsula, etc. Once you decide all these issues, it's time to go to a kitchen design professional to advise you. But if you're clear about these points, it'll be much easier for him/her to guide you to the kitchen of your dreams. How to keep the kitchen from going out of style As we said at the beginning, the kitchen is an indicator of the age of your home. So it shouldn't be surprising that it needs to be updated every 10 to 15 years. However, if you take into account the advice we are going to give you below to keep it from going out of style, you'll be able to hold off on the next upgrade for a few more years. Resistant worktops The worktop is one of the kitchen elements that is subjected to the most wear and tear. We work on it, use it to support all kinds of objects, all of which becomes noticeable after some years. That's why it's important to choose a worktop that is made of a material that is as modern as it is resistant. For example, worktops made with Krion's solid surface offer perfect technical qualities to improve durability. As well as being aesthetic, modern and hygienic, they are highly resistant to heat and impacts. Even if a worktop made of this material is damaged or scratched, repairing it will be as easy as sanding the surface. This way, you'll be able to keep your worktop looking good as new for many years to come. Cocina Snowy Cloudy Krion® Neutral colours for furniture The colours and finishes of the cabinets, especially the doors, are one of the details you should be very mindful of if you want your kitchen to be both modern and timeless at once. Although colours come and go with the seasons and some of them may seem very modern today, the reality is that neutral tones are best for furniture. Shades of white, grey or beige will extend the life of your kitchen much longer. You can always incorporate more fashionable colours through other items that are easy to replace, such as tableware and kitchen textiles. 5 delightful kitchen projects using Krion® Replace appliances with sustainable models A fundamental part of the functionality, practicality and aesthetics of your kitchen are the appliances. But they can also be the key element to sustainable cooking. Along with choosing beautiful models with good features, be sure to go with ecological options. To do this, when choosing, take into account their electricity and water consumption. Your wallet and the planet will both thank you. And as an additional tip to keep your household appliances current, opt for built-in models. That way, regardless of their colour and model, they will adapt to the general aesthetic of the kitchen and won't show their age over time. Comfortable, easy-to-maintain sinks The sink is such an essential kitchen component that the only question you need to decide is whether to install just one, or go with two. Today, models such as those manufactured with Krion Solid Surface provide an excellent alternative. Its features, ease of cleaning, minimalist aesthetics and the option to have a sink built into the worktop without joints make this a perfect choice. Create a large workspace A workspace that is practical and pleasant to work in is extremely important to a functional kitchen. Because of this, if space is limited, you can resort to tricks such as a sliding worktop, installing a second raised worktop, or installing a U-shaped kitchen that expands the workspace. Cocina Asteroid Black Krion® Less is always more The fewer elements there are in your kitchen, the larger, cleaner and more modern it will look as a whole. Choose clear colours, doors without handles, internal storage and built-in appliances. However you choose to renovate your kitchen, remember that less is more. KRION LUX L109 Bianco Cloud

KrionÂ® as an ecological material for the creation of homes

Sustainable architecture and environmentally-friendly construction materials in recent years have become priorities for the world's most prestigious architects and designers when creating new projects, as they have found that the environment can be protected through their designs. These environmentally aware professionals have thus ventured to explore eco-friendly materials for the construction of homes, such as coffee husks, bamboo, clay and even plastic. For example, in Taipei (Taiwan), the 26-metre high EcoARK building has been constructed with a total of 1.5 million plastic... bottles. EcoARK facade in Taiwan | Source of information: PlataformaArquitectura As a result of the search for environmentally friendly and sustainable construction materials, we have Solid Surface Krion®, a 100% recycled, resilient and fully adaptable material that has become one of the most sustainable design options for future building projects. Krion® Lux among the new environmentally friendly construction materials Krion® Lux is among the best environmentally friendly materials for home construction, not only because of its sustainability but also for its technical properties. Krion® Lux is resistant to impact, scratches, prolonged use and inclement weather conditions, making it an ideal option for covering façades and the outdoor areas of homes. In addition, its aseptic qualities help to keep spaces such as the bathroom or kitchen (where hygiene is paramount) free of viruses and bacteria. Krion® Lux's versatility makes it a fully customisable option (available in more than 100 different colours) suitable for all types of homes, and it can be used for continuous designs (heat moulded with imperceptible joins) and creative projects in any part in the house. Why is Solid Surface a sustainable material? There are many advantages to using environmentally friendly and sustainable building materials. In the case of Krion® Solid Surface they include the following: 100% recyclable Two thirds of the mineral composition of Krion® Solid Surface consists of natural minerals, while it contains a small percentage of high-strength resins. It is 100% recyclable, so that all products made with Krion® can be reprocessed and reused at the end of their working life. The surplus material from the production of Krion® models is processed to be used in the manufacture of new designs, so that no waste material is generated. Low chemical emissions and less atmospheric pollution Krion® Solid Surface has been awarded the GreenGuard certificate, which guarantees that products designed with this material for indoor use comply with strict limits on chemical emissions, thus contributing to the creation of healthier interiors. It is also classified as having low emission levels for volatile organic compounds (VOC). These certifications attest to Krion®'s environmental awareness and commitment to sustainability. Products manufactured with recycled material Almost 40 Krion® Solid Surface colours are made using recycled materials and they have been awarded the SCS Global Services Certificate as having a minimum of 6%, 12%, 20% and up to 40% of recycled content. Series such as Terrazo, Materia, Asteroid and Royal+ are made from recycled materials, but this does not make them any less resilient and ensures a design that prioritises sustainability and innovation.

How to decorate a luxury restaurant with Krion Porcelanosa Grupo

How do you decorate a restaurant? The decoration of a restaurant is extremely important to offer a unique experience to diners who want to enjoy themselves. Creating a comfortable, attractive environment is essential to achieving this objective. To do this, you need to take different aspects into account and, below, we give you some advice on each of them: Think about the type of restaurant and the purpose of the decoration before adding any decorative elements. Think about practical aspects. However much attention you pay to the decor, if the restaurant has... uncomfortable seats, very small tables or a kitchen that is too narrow, it will not be functional and, as a result, it will not be comfortable. Plan expenditure before thinking about design. You may need to cut spending on furniture or decorative elements in order to invest in quality materials that are durable. Take lighting into account to enhance the decor of certain areas and draw attention to particular parts of the room. Lighting can also be useful for creating an atmosphere. And remember that natural light is the best source of lighting that exists. Ideas for decorating restaurants and creating an atmosphere To create the right atmosphere in a restaurant, it can be very helpful to look for inspiration in other establishments that we find attractive and pleasant. Depending on the type of restaurant, here are some ideas that you can consider. Ideas for a small restaurant A small restaurant can be cozy and pleasant, but it is important to make good use of space and avoid wasting square meters. Ideas for decorating a small restaurant include: Customized furniture that fits perfectly into the space. Use benches next to the wall as part of the seating to use less space than would be necessary for chairs. Decorate in a minimalist style to keep spaces clear. Use well positioned mirrors to create a sensation of light and space. Choose colors that enlarge the space visually: white, cream, beige or gray, for example. Ideas for a luxury restaurant Luxury restaurants must reflect sophistication and good taste and may have a classic touch. Let's look at some ideas for decorating a luxury restaurant: Choose sophisticated materials with a sober look. Opt for low-level lighting using traditional lamps. Take care of all the details, both large and small, from the decor of the walls and ceilings to the decorative utensils on the tables. Ideas for decorating the walls of restaurants To decorate the walls of a restaurant, it is not enough to choose a color and paint each wall in it. If you want your restaurant and its decor to stand out and offer a truly unforgettable experience, the walls are very important. The different models of the Alluslate and Fitwall panels offer restaurant decorators endless options for enhancing the appearance of walls. These decorative panels can be installed without the need for construction work, making them the ideal choice when the premises are being refurbished. Krion lattices are also a very interesting option for enlivening the decoration of walls, and adding a sensation of depth thanks to their relief effect. The best colors for decorating a restaurant Color has the power to transmit feelings and emotions. Depending on how you want to make diners feel, one color may be better than another. Let's look at some examples of how you can use different colors to influence the customer experience: To ensure a peaceful experience, blue in various shades is the ideal option. Black conveys the feeling of sophistication you need in a luxury restaurant. Green is also relaxing and customers unconsciously associate it with nature, so in a restaurant with a natural setting it should be a predominant color. Ochres, browns and beige are calm and relaxing. Finally, if you're looking to awaken intense emotions in diners, colors in the red range will be perfect. Restaurant decoration may seem like a challenge, but by following these tips and using the best materials, we are sure that the result will be a success. Restaurant decoration, a unique touch in every space A restaurant is a place where we indulge our senses and enjoy the gastronomic offering, but also the smells, the lighting, the colours, the music... And, of course, the company. To offer a unique and memorable experience, balance in decoration is a fundamental factor that we must take into account. According to interior designer Iván Cotado, "in restaurant interior design we not only reflect the personality of a kitchen with materials and colours, we also do so with the room distribution, decorative elements, furniture, sensory marketing..." So, we can say that the expression "we eat with our eyes" takes on a much broader meaning when it comes to decorating a restaurant. How to decorate a restaurant Every restaurant is unique and this should be reflected in how they are decorated. But if there is one thing all catering spaces have in common, it is that they must impress the diners, not only in terms of the food, but overall, including the decoration of all areas. As well as meeting the aesthetic and gastronomic expectations, it must also be a functional space for both staff and diners to feel comfortable sitting and moving around in. El Malagueño: a bar decoration that goes beyond design Making a good first impression on visitors to a restaurant is key to attracting customers and offering them a satisfactory experience. The image offered by these initial spaces should be one of cleanliness and hygiene. But of course, without forgetting the differentiating factor: a unique aesthetic that cements the visit in our customers' memories. Selecting a material that enables us to create a bar with creative shapes, or even a bar backlit with the restaurant's branding, will have a positive impact on this experience. Krion® LUX, as well as being a highly mouldable, aesthetic and modern material, also offers unrivalled cleanliness and hygiene qualities, which is essential in the context of hospitality. Discover more in Projects Porcelanosa Architect:VELVET PROJECTS Photo:© MESA 12 Living room decor that shines on its own at the Soon Grill restaurant Once inside the dining room itself, we must not abandon the decoration and leave the diners to their own devices. Proposing an aesthetic that appeals to their senses is key to a favourable dining experience. A good way to enhance this effect on our restaurant's guests is to opt for backlit tables, such as those at the Soon Grill restaurant in Paris. The tables take centre stage in the dining room; but without neglecting other fundamental elements of the decoration. Discover more Projects Porcelanosa Architect:AEV ARCHITECTURE Photo:© JEAN-MICHEL DA FONTE The decoration also reaches Casa Manolo's bathrooms We have already made the guests fall in love with our restaurant. Now we must take care of the other, but no less important, rooms: the bathrooms. The decoration concept of a restaurant must be coherent and, to this end, we must not forget this space. The Casa Manolo project is a good example of love and care in the interior design of the bathrooms, where not only aesthetics, but also functionality and hygiene (so important in this space) have been taken into account with the installation of Krion® LUX countertops. Fabricator:Fustería Mira Photo:Lope Matias Fitwall®: the key to decorate the walls of Berberecho restaurant Fitwall® is one of the best partners for decoration in the catering sector. On the one hand, thanks to its exclusive designs that turn any space into a unique and memorable place. But also because, thanks to its fast installation, without the need for building work or licences, and its ease of handling, it is the perfect option for making quick changes to the decoration without having to close the restaurant for long periods of time. David García, designer at Grupo Ramón García, and the man in charge of the Berberecho Restaurant project, has managed to create a very special space thanks, among other things, to the use of Fitwall® for the decoration of the walls. Discover more Projects Porcelanosa Interior design:GRUPO RAMÓN GARCÍA Photo:© GRUPO RAMÓN GARCÍA Quique Dacosta chooses hygienic and safe kitchens Kitchens are the epicentre of any restaurant and, in addition to being aesthetically-pleasing, they must be hygienic and safe. Krion® LUX meets all the necessary safety and hygiene conditions to be part of the equipment of these kitchens thanks to its almost zero porosity and ability to be joined with imperceptible joints, preventing the proliferation of microorganisms on its surface, making it safer to be in contact with food. A clear example of a hygienic, safe and aesthetic kitchen is the Quique Dacosta project, where design and creativity are combined with the safety of the seamless spaces and with backsplashes from Krion® LUX. Discover more Projects Porcelanosa Photo:© ALFONSO CALZA

Open-plan kitchens: an enduring decor trend

Kitchens opening into the living room are still trending strong. And over the years, it's not only designers who've been falling for the comfort and versatility they offer, but the kitchen users too. But if you're planning this layout for your home, you might need a little help - along with some all-important inspiration. That's why we're taking a look at the main advantages and disadvantages of open-plan kitchens, as well as some top tips for integrating your kitchen into your living area First and foremost, what exactly is an open-plan kitchen? An open-plan kitchen is one that... doesn't have any walls cutting it off from other rooms in the house. A larger kitchen that shares the spaces with other zones such as the dining room and/or living room. But an open-plan kitchen goes further than taking down partitions and walls: you need to think about the layout. It needs to be a highly functional space. That's why you should think very carefully about the positioning your cooking and working areas effectively, as well as the furnishings. Many such kitchens come with features that give you a sense of separation and improve functionality - without sacrificing the coveted open-plan look. This could be a kitchen island, peninsula, breakfast bar, or even a retractable glass partition. There are a number of ways you can visually divide the kitchen from the rest of the space, without introducing partitions. Advantages of an open-plan kitchen/living room Here are some of the benefits of opening up your kitchen to the living room: 1. It enlarges the space If you have limited space in the home, an open-plan kitchen/living room visually enlarges the spaces. Having a diaphanous space will make it feel more spacious, rather than taking up valuable space with meters of partitions. Project: Conde Altea, Valencia Architect:Chiralt Arquitectos Photo:Eva Perez 2. Improved ventilation in the kitchen If your kitchen is located internally without any access to windows, ventilation can be an issue. One of the advantages of an open-plan kitchen is that it allows air to circulate from the living room - where you'll typically have larger windows. Project: Residential Poseidon Architect:SOINFA PROPIETIES Photo:BALDO RIC QUI 3. Brighter spaces In the same way that having an open-plan kitchen improves ventilation, it also makes the space brighter: these kitchens allow more light into the space. Project: Chip & Chop, Pozoblanco Architect:DAVID RUIZ MOLINA Photo: © MANOLO ESPALIÚ 4. More sociable Kitchens are about more than cooking; they also have a definite social function. Whether with guests or just family, having an open-plan kitchen/dining room makes for easier conversation, and stops the sense of isolation you can get when you need to cook during functions. Project: MadreSelva, Salinas Architect:David Olmos Photo: Ivo Tavares Disadvantages of an open-plan kitchen/living room There are a lot of positives, but there are also some drawbacks to having an open-plan kitchen. And you need to think about these too before you rush into any renovations. 1. Kitchen smells When you cook, your home is filled with the smells of whatever's on the menu. We all love the smell of food when we're hungry, but if you've just eaten a big meal it might be the last thing you need. If your kitchen is open to the living room, you'll need an effective extractor hood to get rid of the smells. 2. Kitchen noise An extractor fan makes a great impact on smells, but there's little doubt that it can be annoying hearing all the noise from the kitchen when you're putting away dishes or switching the fan on for example. 3. Mess Keeping your kitchen tidy is paramount. It's true that a good cook always leaves the kitchen clean and tidy after using it. But still, there are times when you want to leave the tidying for after you've eaten. When your kitchen is shut away from other rooms the mess stays there, but with an open-plan kitchen it visually invades the living and dining space. Open-plan kitchen design ideas Take a look at these ideas and get inspired by the enormous potential of this layout. A white and minimalist peninsula or island White kitchens are minimalist and modern, and if you want to make your open-plan kitchen more functional, an island or peninsula with a Krion worktop in white is all you need. It gives you a space fit for both kitchen tasks and socializing, and comes with the bonus of storage space inside. Project: Vivienda Carlet, España Architect:VÍCTOR TATAY Interiorism: IDEAS INTERIORISMO Photo: © ADRIÁN MORA MAROTO Krion sinks facing the living area Do you love the feeling of light coming through a window when you're doing the dishes? If you have a one-wall kitchen, you'll have your back to the light. You can get around this by fitting your sink into a peninsula. A semi-open kitchen with partitions If you're still not convinced an open-plan kitchen is for you, you could go for something in between. A semi-open kitchen with a dividing wall or glass panel could give you the best of both worlds. Kitchen with lattice partition and worktop by Krion®