Aubergine & Quartzite: A Smoked-Glass Kitchen
Glossy aubergine cabinetry, expressive Brazilian quartzite, fluted walnut and smoked-glass pendants create drama around practical working clearances.
The design notes
What makes this room work.
Test every open-door condition
Tape the island, occupied stools, dining chairs and through-route, then open the refrigerator, dishwasher, oven and pantry in the drawing or mock-up. Protect landing space beside the sink and cooking surface. A narrower peninsula or freestanding table is a better interpretation than an island that compromises the working aisle.
Approve quartzite by slab and seam
Review each slab upright and flat because color, fissures, resin fill and movement vary significantly. Map seams, waterfall direction, cutouts and overhang support with the fabricator, then confirm sealing, heat protection and cleaning guidance. The dining table can carry the same mineral note when a stone island is not appropriate.
Layer smoke glass over real task light
Mock up pendant diameter, spacing and suspension over the finished island, keeping sightlines and cabinet doors clear. Treat the smoked glass as warm decorative light, backed by dimmable ceiling and under-cabinet sources. Review the aubergine sheen and stone under every planned light before approving cabinet color.
Make it yours
Borrow the idea.
Keep sound cabinetry and paint one tall bank or the island base aubergine in a durable cabinet finish. Introduce quartzite through a dining table, serving ledge or small backsplash, add fluted walnut only on a dry decorative face and use natural-linen stools with one smoke-glass pendant. The material contrast can work without replacing the complete kitchen.
Before you bring it home
- Tape the island, occupied stools, appliance doors, sink and range landings, dining chairs and every working and passage aisle.
- Approve the actual quartzite with full-size aubergine, walnut, linen, brass and smoke-glass samples under task and evening light.
- Confirm stone sealing and support, ventilation, outlets, pendant suspension, stool height, upholstery care and complete delivery access.
From inspiration to your home
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Soho Home
Fiore Dining Table — Brazilian Quartzite
A naturally varied Brazilian-quartzite dining table with a sculptural round pedestal and burl detailing.
The six-seat table is 30 H × 55 W × 55 D inches and about 216.1 pounds, with two delivery boxes and approximately 467.4-pound packaged weight. Confirm every access turn, assembly, floor suitability and natural slab. Wipe spills immediately and avoid acidic detergents, bleach, steel wool and abrasives.
The official US listing and tearsheet displayed the Brazilian Quartzite Fiore with current specifications and US shopping information on October 29, 2026. Confirm stock and location-specific delivery.
Why it fitsThe Fiore offers genuine Brazilian quartzite and a sculptural pedestal for the adjacent dining zone, echoing the kitchen's dramatic mineral surface. It is a dining table rather than the pictured island, so inspect the actual stone, current tearsheet, dimensions, weight, floor suitability and complete packaged route.
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Wardell Counter Stool — Natural Linen
A natural-linen counter stool with a fixed pedestal base and antique-brass-finish detailing.
This is the counter-height Natural Linen variant, not the taller barstool. The listed seat height is 24.8 inches and width is 15 inches. Confirm those dimensions against the finished counter, allow comfortable spacing and review upholstery care and delivery access.
The official US page displayed the Natural Linen counter stool, active add-to-basket control and delivery from two weeks on October 26, 2026. Confirm current stock and location-specific delivery before ordering.
Why it fitsThe Wardell brings real natural linen and warm metal detail to the counter. This is the counter-height Natural Linen variant with a listed 24.8-inch seat height and 15-inch width; confirm those dimensions against the finished counter, planned spacing, upholstery care and delivery.
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Morgan 16 Pendant — Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass with Smoke Glass
A 16-inch Avroko pendant with smoked Italian glass, hand-rubbed antique-brass finish and a warm-dim integrated light; select SKU AKPD594WDHABSM.
The fixture is 16 inches wide and long, 8.1 inches high, rod mounted and rated for indoor damp or covered-outdoor use, with listed overall height up to 77.4 inches. Confirm the Smoke Glass/Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass SKU, full suspension, ceiling support, 3000K-to-1800K warm-dim light and compatible controls.
The official US configurator displayed Hand-Rubbed Antique Brass with Smoke Glass SKU AKPD594WDHABSM in stock with current specifications on October 29, 2026. Quantity and timing can change; confirm before installation scheduling.
Why it fitsThe Morgan provides a real 16-inch smoked Italian-glass pendant with hand-rubbed antique brass close to the room's warm overhead layer. Confirm SKU AKPD594WDHABSM, quantity, 8.1-inch fixture height, complete suspension, ceiling support, lamping, dimmer and professional installation.
View at Visual ComfortProduct sources reviewed October 26, 2026. Selected for design and material relevance; these are not hands-on product reviews.
