Sapphire Street – by Design & Co

Interior Design | Design & Co
Cabinetmaker | Streamline Cabinets
Finishes | Newage Veneers

Stones used:
Pink Patagonia Quartzite

A dream kitchen brought to life with pink patagonia stone

When a home has the perfect location but the wrong layout, great design can completely transform the way a family lives. The Sapphire St project by Design & Co is a beautiful example of thoughtful re-planning, clever use of space, and the power of standout natural stone, with Finestone’s Pink Patagonia playing a role in shaping a kitchen that is as expressive as it is functional.

A home with potential — and a kitchen that needed rethinking

Before purchasing, the homeowners loved almost everything about the property – the neighbourhood, the feel of the home, and the opportunity to make it their own. But there was one challenge: the original kitchen was far too small for a family that cooks, bakes, and gathers around food.

With the existing kitchen tucked into a very small footprint, it simply wasn’t workable for their lifestyle. Cooking is a daily joy for this family, and the kitchen needed to support that, both practically and emotionally.

Design & Co were brought into the process early, and immediately saw the opportunity to rethink the way the home was used. Instead of trying to make the tiny kitchen work, they proposed something bold: relocating the kitchen entirely to a previously under utilised area of the home. The old kitchen space was then reimagined as a cosy family nook with custom bench seating, creating a warm, inviting zone for coffee, reading, or connecting.

The result? A layout that finally matched the way the family lives, cooks, and entertains.

Design that balances practicality and personality

The new kitchen needed to be highly functional, generously sized, and built around family life – but it also had to feel like a centrepiece of the home. With the move to a new space, Design & Co were able to design the kind of kitchen their clients had always dreamed of: open, welcoming, and filled with light.

This is where the hero of the project steps in.

A kitchen centrepiece featuring pink patagonia

To anchor the space and give it the wow factor it deserved, Design & Co selected Finestone’s Pink Patagonia, a breathtaking natural stone known for its vibrancy, movement, and crystalline structure. Installed on the kitchen island, the stone becomes an immediate focal point – equal parts art piece and functional surface.

Why Pink Patagonia?

• Bold personality: The clients love colour, and Pink Patagonia brings exactly the right balance of energy and elegance.
• Practical beauty: Durable, hardwearing, and naturally expressive, it stands up to daily cooking while elevating the design.
• A true showstopper: In a spacious new kitchen, the stone adds sculptural impact and sets the tone for the entire space.

When the client and Design & Co visited our Brisbane Finestone location, the decision was instant. They saw Pink Patagonia and fell in love.

The Power of Collaboration

The success of Sapphire St is a testament to thoughtful planning and a strong partnership between homeowner, designer, and supplier. Design & Co’s ability to rethink the functionality of the home, paired with their refined eye for materiality, has resulted in a space that feels both deeply personal and beautifully resolved.

From the re-positioned kitchen to the custom nook, every detail reflects the client’s lifestyle – and Pink Patagonia ties it all together with a sense of luxury and individuality.

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