Kava Surfaces transforms used coffee grounds (as well as husks, and other organic bi-products) into beautiful, sustainable Interior Design Surfaces.
Born from a passion to reduce waste, we create materials which bring people together - whilst caring for the planet, (as part of a circular economy model). A huge amount of material waste occurs in the Interior Design Industry and at every level, we strive to reduce this. Cheaply produced, none organic materials often find their way to landfill quickly, and we are celebratory of our long-lasting, completely natural - finished product designs.
Kava (which means coffee in Slovenian), is a composite waste material - applied to selected sustainable wood substrates in a 1-2mm thick coating. Combining organic fibres, natural dyes, binders and resins in our special pressing process, the end result is a resilient and desirable selection of warm-natural toned, unique finishes.
Coffee is the second most traded product in the World, with food waste thought to be contributing to over 8% of the man-made gases causing climate change. With no shortage of this waste material, Kava Surfaces embraces a model which is sustainable for future generations. We also bridge the gap to a greener solution by also being aesthetically stylish, leading a way forward in design solutions. Clients can provide their own coffee waste to us as part of their brand story. An excellent Marketing approach.
Our lighter toned surfaces include a composition of fibres such as crushed fruit-stones and olive stones, and marble dust. In contrast, our darker selection of colours has higher concentrations of dried coffee grounds, metals like copper and brass, along with charcoal and our magic blends (think the coffee equivalent of Charlie's Chocolate Factory). Bespoke textures and hues are available upon request, and many clients (for both commercial projects and home based) select this option to work with branding and Mood boards.
Kava Ranges from matte and chalky, to high sheen and glossy. We have different grading to meet the needs of higher traffic areas, sustainability and use.
Kava Eco: The most sustainable finish and 100% natural. Great for wall panels, decorative surfaces and artwork
Kava Home: Finished in a water based sealant. Formaldehyde Free. Great for table tops, furniture, worktops, cabinetry, domestic kitchens.
Kava Trade: Our most durable finish. Fire rated. Non-toxic and Complies with commercial standards. Great for high traffic areas and commercial settings such as cafes.
Edging finishes can include folded, ply, oak, pointed and stained/dyed.
We work with a large array of commercial clients, ranging from Gail's Bakery, Starbucks, Caffe Nero, HSBC, Zizzi's, Trading Post Coffee, The Natural History Museum, The Lamington Group, The Red Cabin, Joe Blake's, Woodworks Brighton, Rocket St George, Karlstadt Innovation Project (Sweden) and Fabrica X.
Gail's Bakery recently provided this testimonial:
Michelle Pollard-Smith (Head of Property)
'KAVA Surfaces have been a valued partner across several GAIL’s projects, consistently delivering high-quality, durable finishes that perform exceptionally well in our busy bakery environments.
Most recently, we used KAVA on bakery counter fronts in Birmingham New Street and Kingston, incorporating our own harvested coffee grounds to create a unique, bespoke surface that aligns with our brand values and aesthetic. We've been delighted with both the quality of the finish and the opportunity to give new life to one of our own waste materials.'
Priding ourselves on high quality, we sell both board/sheet material, as well as creating furniture and cut to order projects from our Sussex based workshop. We are always open to hearing more about possible project ideas from brands, bespoke plans and ways to collaborate - with architects, interior designers, home owners, sustainability groups and more.
Coffee as a drink is just the start of a story, and Kava looks to further develop a next chapter.
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