KITCHENS: LEADING EDGE

lanning your dream kitchen involves myriad decisions, and a key consideration early on is your benchtops. While your preferred finish is often top of mind – be it engineered stone or natural – the benchtop profile and thickness is equally important in creating a beautifully finished kitchen. “Not all benchtop profiles and materials are compatible,” says interior designer Rina Cohen of RCI Designs. “All come with various limitations and advantages, so you need