The Hermitage Project: A Kitchen Sculpted in Stone

The kitchen island and backsplash are clad in Calacatta Hermitage porcelain, a surface that draws inspiration from classic marble yet offers the technical performance demanded by modern life. With sweeping grey and taupe veining running across a warm white base, the slab evokes natural elegance while maintaining visual softness.

This material brings sculptural impact to the kitchen. As it wraps the countertop and vertical surfaces seamlessly, the stone enhances the geometry of the space — not overpowering, but quietly commanding. Its polished surface catches light beautifully, accentuating the movement in the veining while echoing the golden glow from the architectural ceiling lights.