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Aubergine & Celadon: A Stone-Wrapped Kitchen

Glossy aubergine cabinetry, celadon stone, fluted oak, linen seating and gilded black pendants make a dramatic kitchen that still plans for daily work.

Glossy aubergine kitchen with a celadon-green stone waterfall island, fluted oak pantry wall, natural-linen brass stools, black gilded pendants and concealed warm lighting.

Written and edited by Christina HinesPublished October 3, 2026Last reviewed October 3, 2026Editorial standards

High-gloss aubergine cabinetry gives this kitchen its evening depth, while a celadon-green stone island and backsplash create one continuous mineral gesture. Fluted oak pantry doors, natural-linen stools and warm concealed lighting soften the harder finishes. Matte-black bell pendants with gilded interiors keep the ceiling graphic, and restrained brass pulls repeat the metal line without making every surface reflective.

Aubergine lacquerCeladon stoneNatural linenFluted oak

A starting palette, not exact paint or fabric matches. View samples in your own light.

The design notes

What makes this room work.

Engineer the stone before choosing the slab

Resolve the island size, overhang, seams, sink cutout and appliance clearances with the fabricator before selecting a stone lot. Review full slabs upright and under the planned light because celadon veining and translucency vary. Confirm substrate, edge build-up, weight, floor support and delivery access rather than assuming the waterfall ends are purely decorative.

Use fluting where it can be maintained

Keep the deepest grooves on tall pantry fronts away from the main prep splash zone and test the chosen spacing with a real sample. Pair it with flat glossy doors where frequent wiping is expected. Align the brass pulls to one consistent datum and verify finger clearance so hardware remains useful against both lacquer and ribbed wood.

Plan light around work, stone and shine

Mock up pendant diameter and suspension over the finished island, then add diffused task light beneath the upper cabinetry. Put decorative, task and concealed layers on separate compatible controls and review reflections in lacquer and polished stone at night. The gilded pendant interiors should warm the surface without becoming the only light used for preparation.

Make it yours

Borrow the idea.

Paint lower cabinets aubergine and keep upper walls cream if full lacquered joinery is not practical. Introduce celadon through a remnant stone backsplash, island top or large serving board, then use a single fluted-oak panel at the pantry. Natural-linen stools and one black-and-gold pendant can establish the contrast without replacing every finish.

Before you bring it home

Tape island, work aisles, stool pullback, appliance doors and cabinet swings at finished dimensions.
Review full stone slabs and lacquer, oak, linen, brass and black samples under every planned light layer.
Confirm stone support and seams, fluting maintenance, stool height, pendant suspension, dimming and hardware spacing.

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Soho Home

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 fitsNatural linen, a compact fixed-height form and warm metal base soften the stone island. The real stool is neutral rather than aubergine; confirm its 24.8-inch seat height, 15-inch width, quantity, upholstery care and finished counter clearance.

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Visual Comfort

Agnes Medium Pendant — Matte Black with Gild Interior

An AERIN bell-shaped pendant with a matte-black exterior and contrasting gilded interior, SKU ARN 5351MBK.

The dry-location fixture is 18 inches wide and 22.75 inches high, with a 4.25-inch round canopy, 30-inch minimum custom height and E26 socket for one A19 lamp. Confirm the exact Matte Black with Gild Interior SKU, suspension, bulb, dimmer and ceiling support with the installer.

The official US configurator displayed Matte Black with Gild Interior SKU ARN 5351MBK as an active in-stock finish with current specifications on October 28, 2026. Quantity and timing can change; confirm before installation scheduling.

Why it fitsThe Matte Black/Gild variant delivers the concept's dark bell and warm interior. Confirm the exact finish and SKU, 18-inch width, suspension, bulb, dimmer, ceiling conditions and current finish-level delivery before ordering multiples.

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Rejuvenation

Massey Drawer Pull

A simple linear pull offered in multiple sizes and finishes.

Select the finish and center-to-center spacing explicitly, match existing holes and order the full required quantity together. Overall pull length is not the same as center-to-center spacing; request a finish sample when coordinating with glossy cabinetry.

The official US listing remained active as a bestseller with multiple size and finish options on October 17, 2026. Confirm the exact size, finish, quantity and delivery before ordering.

Why it fitsThe simple linear pull can repeat a restrained brass line across glossy fronts without competing with the stone. Select the finish and center-to-center spacing explicitly, match the drilling and order one consistent project quantity.

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Product sources reviewed October 17, 2026. Selected for design and material relevance; these are not hands-on product reviews.