Surry Hills has one of the most design-literate renovation cultures in Sydney. The suburb has spent twenty years becoming one of Australia's most concentrated pockets of creative and design industry, and that shows in how its residents approach their homes. Surry Hills clients who come to us have usually done serious research. They know what Dekton is. They have looked at Neolith. They want to understand the actual differences between sintered stone options rather than being sold a category.
We respect that. It is how we sell stone ourselves.
Surry Hills Renovations: What We See
Surry Hills renovation briefs tend toward a specific kind of sophistication. Contemporary without being cold. Materials with integrity. Surfaces that hold up under real use in a home that is lived in hard. The terrace and warehouse conversion stock in Surry Hills means kitchens that are often compact in footprint but expected to perform at a high level both functionally and aesthetically.
Sintered stone fits this brief precisely. It handles daily cooking use, it cleans with a damp cloth, it does not require sealing or specialist care, and it is available in the kind of surfaces, concrete aesthetics, raw stone looks, refined Calacatta finishes, that suit the design sensibility of Surry Hills interiors without looking suburban.
The Material That Suits Creative People
Sintered stone is made the same way that natural stone is made by the earth, through extreme heat and pressure, except the process takes hours rather than millions of years. The result is a fully mineralic surface with no polymer resins, no plastic binders, no organic additives. It is as honest a material as you can put in a kitchen.
For clients who care about what things are actually made of, sintered stone is the most compelling answer in the market. It is also the most practical one, which is not usually the case with surfaces that have aesthetic integrity. The combination is what drives its adoption in design-aware markets like Surry Hills.
Visit Our Showroom
Our Alexandria showroom is eight minutes from Surry Hills. We display every surface at full 1600 by 3200mm. Come with your joinery colours, your floor samples, your architect's specification, whatever reference material you have, and we will work through the options with you until the right surface becomes obvious.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Dekton, Neolith, and Lapitec?
All three are sintered stone brands produced through the same core process of high-heat, high-pressure mineralic compression. The differences are in formulation, surface texture options, colour ranges, and thickness availability. We carry multiple brands and will show you the differences at the showroom so you can make an informed choice for your specific project.
I want a concrete-look benchtop. Is sintered stone better than actual concrete?
Yes, for residential use. Poured concrete benchtops are porous, require sealing, and can crack over time. Sintered stone in a concrete finish gives you the same aesthetic without any of those practical concerns. It is also more consistent in appearance across the full length of the benchtop.
My kitchen is a warehouse conversion with very high ceilings. Does stone work in that format?
Absolutely. Large-format sintered stone is actually better suited to high-volume spaces because the scale of the surface can match the scale of the room. We can discuss format and pattern direction at your consultation.
Do you do splashbacks as well as benchtops?
Yes. Sintered stone runs seamlessly from benchtop to splashback in the same surface. A continuous stone splashback is one of the most visually strong things you can do in a kitchen renovation, particularly in a high-ceiling conversion space.
How much does a sintered stone benchtop cost for a typical Surry Hills terrace?
It depends on the surface, the run length, and the complexity. We do not publish fixed prices because every kitchen is different. We will give you an accurate quote after the measure-up, which follows your showroom consultation at no charge.