La artesanía, lo natural, el reciclaje y la búsqueda de lo sostenible cobran tendencia en el diseño de interiores Arts & Crafts, a natural and handcrafted design style. Sustainability and the natural as a priority in the design of interior environments. The search for spaces that reflect and connect the outside life inside our homes…
New structures, designs and surfaces to accommodate gardens, plants and orchards at home Barcelona, April 13, 2022 – Nature integrated into homes is the extension of a human concern that has been spreading unchecked for years. An upward evolution that is related to the drive for contact with natural life. Every living green detail at…
On March 9 and 10, the Silestone Institute has organized talks and workshops at Cosentino’s facilities and at the Provincial Palace of the Provincial Council to raise awareness and get involved in this problem that affects us all. Food wastage is a serious issue with ethical implications and socio-economic and environmental repercussions. It is estimated…
Barcelona, February 9, 2022 – “The mirror, as a trend in interiors, replicates itself from multiple perspectives, like an infinite kaleidoscope. The human being looks at himself in the mirror of the new architecture and interior design,” explains Marisa Santamaría, researcher and disseminator of global design trends. MULTIPLICATION OF SPACES Mirrors expand the sensation of…
January is a month known for its steep slope, an uphill climb that requires all our financial and personal effort to reach the summit. Gone are the holidays and the excesses, showing us a new panorama of opportunities and good intentions that are not only good for us but also for society and the planet…
Lighting helps us to create spaces and emotions. The choice of the type of lighting and its placement helps the activities inside the kitchen. The reflection of light on surfaces and materials are decisive to achieve the desired atmosphere. The Silestone Institute and Häfele explain the latest trends in kitchen lighting to create comfortable environments…
The Silestone Institute is extending its scope to other rooms in the home, Its activity now revolves around four pillars: sustainability, wellness, innovation and design. To adapt its image to this change, a restyling process has been carried out. Barcelona, October 20, 2021. The Silestone Institute, a benchmark platform for research and dissemination of knowledge…
The kitchen, a key space for taking care of people’s health at home. Therefore, we reinforce 8 hygiene tips in the kitchen where to apply preventive measures against possible infections. Especially to continue taking care of ourselves at the current Covid-19 situation. First of all, it must be kept in mind that a virus is…
Summer is over and school is back in session. We know how important it is not only to take care of the family economy but also that your children eat healthy. The sanitary authorities recommend a “healthy diet”, by increasing the consumption of fresh products, especially fruits and vegetables, and reducing the consumption of foods…
With the arrival of summer, it is necessary to take some measures to preserve and cook food to avoid foodborne illness caused by toxic bacteria that find in this time of the year the ideal temperature to multiply. Bacteria need heat and a humid environment to develop and under favorable conditions, they can multiply exponentially…