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Where To Get Engineered Surfaces That Look Like Real Stone In The Philippines

Visit the Ashton flagship store in BGC and bring your spaces to life with Dekton and Silestone products

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Metro.Style Team

<div><br/></div><p>Your room’s finishes are key in communicating sophistication, polish and design merit.  Not all surfaces are created equal.  You will want to look for what will best suit the function of your room.  In the market for countertop, wall or floor finishes?  Perhaps you are even for the perfect finish for your exterior walls.  </p><div>  </div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/bbcbaac1-db9d-4b5b-a918-8cf2ba91808a_ambiences_onirika_somnia_02.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Look no further than the newly-minted <a href="https://www.ashton-technologies.com/" target="_blank">Ashton Techonologies</a> showroom in BGC,  a full-service ISO-certified distributor of premiumsurfacing and home products.  </p><div><br/></div><p>Ashton carries Cosentino products like Dekton, Silestone and Sensa along with othertop-of-the-line surfacing and fixture brands such as Hyundai Hanex surface and Kindred sinks.</p><div>														</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/17710687-0713-4335-9b82-63af02498e6a_marmorio e.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Marmorio by Pietra Kode, Dekton<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of Ashton Technologies  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/tips/tropical-and-botanical-themed-wallpapers-for-summe/35281" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">These Tropical-Themed Wall Coverings Will Make Any Room Feel Like A Summer Retreat</a></div><div><br/></div><p>During the opening, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Chef Chéle Gonzalez of Gallery byChele &amp; Deli by Chele conducted a live cooking demo to show guests the durability and beautyof using Dekton ultracompact surfaces and Silestone Hybriq surfaces for homes andestablishments. Both materials are under the Cosentino line from Spain, one of the topproducers of ultracompact and quartz surfaces in Europe and worldwide.</p><div>														</div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/280d50c6-1c80-4ec7-b6e2-ea2520155fa2_ashton opening .jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ribbon Cutting at Ashton Flagship Showroom (L-R) Don Loo - Cosentino Asia Regional Director, Oliver Johnston Sy - President of Ashton, Jennifer Cobankiat Sy, VP of Ashton, Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, Chef Chele Gonzalez and Janelle  Janelle Cobankiat Sy<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of Ashton Technologies  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>Metro.Style</strong> caught up with Pia Wurzbach where she briefly talked about her home that is currently undergoing renovation.  &#x27;It&#x27;s in the Philippines, so I&#x27;d like it to look Filipino,&#x27;  she expressed.  &#x27;It even has a <em>tumba-tumba</em>,&#x27; the Miss Universe 2015 revealed, highlighting the importance of making a sense of place by giving a nod to the culture where her home is located.  &#x27;If it&#x27;s in Dubai, I&#x27;d love to use mosaics,&#x27; she shared.</p><div><br/></div><p>Browsing through the fine selection of surface materials, Wurzbach was taken by the range of Silestone products, leaning towards choosing Ethereal Glow by Silestone for her countertops.  &#x27;You never see countertops from afar,&#x27; she shared, emphasizing the importance of the detail in the her choice.  &#x27;I liked that there was so much more veining [in the Ethereal Glow by Silestone].&#x27;  she continued.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fcdcb66f-b394-45ff-897f-a268a15e4441_pia choosing silestone ashton .jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach and Ashton VP Jennifer Cobankiat Sy check out the Cosentino surfaces during the showroom opening<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of Ashton Technologies  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.ashton-technologies.com/product-category/dekton" target="_blank">Dekton</a> surfaces can be used for exterior and interior wall cladding, flooring, and worktops.They have recently introduced their latest series called Pietra Kode which is inspired by Italianclassic stones and architecture. Available in various thicknesses for the Slim and Exteriorvariants, Dekton surfaces come in polished, matte, velvet, and textured finishes. With its widerange of colors, Dekton materials are highly-resistant to hydrolysis, abrasion, scratches, UV rays,freezing and thawing. They are easy to clean and are low maintenance.														</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/1f272a1e-61db-4948-91f0-9f2b48327565_the ashton flagship showroom showcases dekton and silestone panels by cosentino.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">The Ashton Flagship Showroom showcases Dekton and Silestone panels by Cosentino<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of Ashton Technologies  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><strong>Related Story: </strong><a href="/living/tips/interior-trends-las-vegas-market-2023/35358" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">A Design Insider’s Picks From The Las Vegas Market</a></div><div><br/></div><p><a href="https://www.ashton-technologies.com/product-category/silestone" target="_blank">Silestone</a> meanwhile is the ultimate mineral Hybriq surface. Hybriq is a patented technologyexclusively owned by Cosentino and is used for the main purpose of manufacturing Silestonesurfaces which involves using recycled materials and renewable energy. The end result is abeautiful and sustainable product that is consistent to Silestone’s quality standards.														</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/12d3d018-cf7b-4cb5-98e0-e4ea4b6b81fd_silestone - ethereal glow 1.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">A kitchen that is finished with Silestone&#x27;s Ethereal Glow.<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of Ashton Technologies  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Low maintenance, highly resistant to stains &amp; scratches and with a low absorption index,Silestone surfaces are available in a variety of colors that ranges from neutral tones to vibranthues. Sizes are available in Standard and Jumbo slabs at 1.2, 2 and 3 cm thicknesses.														</p><p>As Pia Wurzbach expressed, &#x27;[Choosing surface finishes for one&#x27;s home] is part of adulting.&#x27;  If you&#x27;re in the same boat, go for a supplier that will be your partner in delivering a home of great design and quality.</p><div><br/></div><p>“Ashton is all about making a design project come to life, not only do we offer aestheticallypleasing surfaces and finishes, we are also committed to using products that are sustainable andof high quality and durability.” said Jennifer Cobankiat Sy, Vice President of Ashton.																																		She further added, “Our customer service experience is something we are truly proud of. Weguide our clients in choosing the right products for their projects, whether it’s for a house orother structures. From the drawing phase up to the time the project is already up, Ashton is inclose coordination with the clients.”</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:950px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/d69e7b95-521d-4cec-a698-11b8bca2cffe_moodboard_ceppo_kode.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt=""/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Ceppo Stone by Pietra Kode, Dekton<span id="isPasted" style="color:rgb(65, 65, 65);letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;display:inline !important;float:none"><em> Courtesy of Ashton Technologies  </em></span></span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In the gallery below, see the many possibilities with Silestone and Dekton surface finishes, available at Ashton:</p><div class="article-content" itemProp="articleBody"><div class="media-content"><div class="slider-for"><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/cf80af01-d539-43aa-9da3-71f4518ee684_ashton flagship opening_landscape.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/31c15d50-5907-4ae9-97ba-284644b9efde_silestone - et bella 1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/80dbd5ba-2c32-4c64-a345-4ec024132383_silestone - et bella 3.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b8578596-1c40-452b-8803-10fb36a1c6ee_silestone - et statuario 1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/b298a66a-b3c6-43d4-9976-acd6bae63bc9_silestone - ethereal noctis 1.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/4a3ad6f3-6205-4a94-958b-c7360c0652e3_amb01 living room dekton vk01 nebbia and gk07 ceppo - detalle b.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/fbd65cfa-a3ff-4fb7-a9f1-132065fdfc6d_amb01 - exterior dekton vk04 grafite.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/2f2e17b3-1897-4efd-a012-e76ddb9c3b5a_amb01 living room dekton vk01 nebbia and gk07 ceppo.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/f63a7fbe-e1d0-4585-994c-9778c5bda642_amb02 - bathroom dekton vk03 grigio.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/df6c5275-755b-489b-a484-1bdb326a1e81_amb02 - licing room dekton tk05 sabbia and vk04 grafite.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div><div><img loading="lazy" src="https://assets-metrostyle.abs-cbn.com/prod/metrostyle/attachments/85a52f49-0d67-4d3d-a86c-6301b930d5a6_amb04 - exterior dekton gk07 ceppo.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii"/></div></div><div class="media-content slider-desc"><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div><div class="item-desc"><div></div></div></div></div></div><div><br/></div><div><em>To know more about Ashton’s products, you may visit their Flagship Showroom at the G/F, InozaTower, 40th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City or at their other showrooms located at 35Wilson Street corner Ortigas Ave., Greenhills and MC Home Depot Fort Bonifacio, Taguig. Forother details, click <a href="https://www.ashton-technologies.com/" target="_blank">www.ashton-technologies.com</a>.</em></div><div><br/></div><div><strong>Photographs Courtesy of Ashton Technologies</strong></div>