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SOLARA
White Onyx & Sculpted Curves
A curved island, a fluted stone edge and a warm Mediterranean-inspired kitchen in Ashgrove.
Explore the stone details at SOLARA by Sage & Cove, with custom stonework by NV Stone.
Natural stone within a warm, layered interior.
SOLARA brings a Mediterranean-inspired palette to Ashgrove, Brisbane. Designed by Sage & Cove, the kitchen pairs warm timber cabinetry with a white onyx island whose curved form and scalloped edge give the space its focal point.
The stone is more than a flat preparation surface. Its rounded end, repeating edge profile and natural movement add depth and texture, connecting the island to the softer forms elsewhere in the room.
This project story looks at the details that make the island distinctive: how the curve reads across the room, how the edge catches light and how the stone sits beside the surrounding cabinetry.
A white onyx island with a rounded end.
The island brings the stone pattern into a broad horizontal surface, then carries the detail around its rounded end. Viewed from the adjoining cabinetry, the curved outline becomes especially clear.
White onyx has a distinct natural character. In this kitchen, the light tones sit comfortably with the timber, pale finishes and sculptural pendant lights. The material has room to be expressive without overwhelming the overall palette.
For a feature island, material selection and fabrication should be reviewed together. The actual slab pattern, available dimensions, edge construction and supporting joinery influence the final design.
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The fluted edge, up close.
A repeating detail around a curve
The scalloped, fluted edge gives the island its tactile quality. The repeated profile casts small changes in light and shadow, while the rounded end changes how those details are seen from different angles.
The form and edge need to be resolved as one fabrication detail. Profile dimensions, the curve, adjoining pieces and the stone’s natural features all matter when planning the construction.
Send drawings or a reference image if you are considering a similar detail. The achievable profile depends on the selected material, dimensions and installation requirements.
A considered relationship between surfaces.
The kitchen’s overall effect comes from how its materials meet. The onyx surface, timber cabinetry, sink and tapware sit within a palette of pale tones and soft shapes. A closer view shows the stone pattern and the relationship between the island and the backdrop.
Stonework planning considers the visible faces and the practical details together: slab layout, joins, sink and appliance openings, edge construction and supports. Reviewing those details before cutting connects the material choice with the finished space.
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The SOLARA project team.
Location: Ashgrove, Brisbane
Design and interiors: Sage & Cove
Project collaboration: Submerge Plumbing & Gas
Project photography: Villa Styling
Stonework: NV Stone
Featured kitchen stone: White onyx
Key details: Curved island end and scalloped, fluted edge
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Planning a statement island of your own?
Share your plans, material shortlist and reference images with NV Stone. Include the proposed curve, edge detail, sink or appliance models, project suburb and timing so we can review the stonework scope.
We template onsite and manufacture and hand-finish stonework in Slacks Creek. Installation is coordinated with the project team, including sealing where required and care guidance for the chosen stone and finish. We service Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Northern NSW.
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