Design Your Own Creative Nook with Cosentino: Inspired by Red Hong Yi’s Home

A home isn’t just a place—it’s a mood, a vibe, a reflection of who you are. For artist Red Hong Yi, best known for her breathtaking large-scale installations, creating a home that nurtures both creativity and relaxation was key. Whether she’s whipping up a feast in her kitchen or losing herself in a good book, Red has curated spaces that inspire, unwind, and most importantly—feel like her.

With Cosentino’s innovative surfaces, she’s designed a home that balances style, sustainability, and function. From her sleek yet cozy kitchen featuring Dekton Marmorio to her personalized reading nook with the Totem Shelf made from Earthic by Silestone® XM, Red proves that your space should be a sanctuary—a place where passions thrive and creativity flows.

Cooking as an Art: A Kitchen Designed for Inspiration

Cooking isn’t just about food—it’s an act of creativity. For Red, it’s a way to experiment, unwind, and bring loved ones together. So, designing a kitchen that sparks joy was non-negotiable.

With a middle-terrace home that had limited natural light, she wanted the kitchen to feel open, warm, and inviting. Rather than going with the usual light wood tones, she opted for darker wood elements to add depth and sophistication. The centerpiece? A Dekton Marmorio kitchen island and backsplash—an elegant, travertine-inspired surface that’s as durable as it is stunning.

“The kitchen is the heart of the home,” Red shares. “I wanted it to feel calming, with soft neutrals and a warm palette.”

But aesthetics weren’t the only priority—Red put Cosentino’s surfaces through a rigorous scratch and stain test (turmeric juice included!) before making her decision. Dekton’s high heat resistance and sustainable production process sealed the deal, aligning with her passion for mindful living.

A Hobby Space That Feels Like Home

Beyond the kitchen, Red’s personal sanctuary is her reading nook—a space where she can slow down, reflect, and get lost in stories. But for a creative mind like hers, even a bookshelf isn’t just a bookshelf.

Enter the Totem Shelf, a striking storage piece designed in collaboration with Cosentino using Earthic by Silestone® XM. It’s a masterclass in sustainable design, incorporating recycled offcuts, reclaimed wooden planks from a demolished Penang house, and even repurposed enamel bowls from traditional kopitiams.

“This space is where I go to relax and unwind,” Red says. “Seeing a piece I’ve designed as part of my home makes it even more special.”

More than just a shelf, it’s a living archive—a place to house books, souvenirs, and keepsakes that tell her story. It’s proof that interior design isn’t just about how a space looks—it’s about the memories it holds.

Your Turn: Design a Space That Speaks to You

Red’s home is a reminder that creativity doesn’t end at the canvas—it’s in the way you cook, the way you read, the way you live. Whether you dream of a kitchen that fuels your inner chef or a reading corner that doubles as your personal retreat, Cosentino can help you bring it to life.

Ready to design your own creative nook? Follow @cosentino.asia or dive into the Cosentino Blog for more inspiration. Because the best spaces aren’t just designed—they’re felt.