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    Big material potential

    Big material potential
    Change shouldn’t mean waste

    We’re Surface Matter. We help designers and architects use materials to their full potential.​

    The world moves fast. There’s always pressure to keep up, with new ideas and renovations. But change shouldn’t mean waste. 

    At Surface Matter, we believe even the trickiest materials have BIG POTENTIAL.

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    We're excited to join a global community of Certified B Corps - companies that meet high standards of social and environmental impact and use business as a force for good. 

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    Materials

    We’re obsessed with interesting materials. We sell, supply and prototype beautiful surfaces from around the world.

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    We’re here to help your ideas become the best builds they can be, from quality to sustainability. Talk to us about your project, and we’ll help you choose the right processes.

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    Material Rescue

    But what happens when you’re done? We help you complete the circle and keep materials valuable forever.

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    Projects

    • Studio interior space featuring a geometric vanity by Monologue London and Studio Five, made from recycled polycarbonate waste in the colour Silver from the Plasticiet Mother of Pearl collection

      Mother of Pearl Vanity

      Dynamic contrastsPlasticiet

    • Oh My Cream Boutique

      Retail designLe Pavé
    • Close up image of the Scoop pattern from the Shaped collection in the colour Blue canyon, being used as a drawer front with a contrasting brass handle

      Rhythm

      Compact bathroom designShaped
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    Through Time

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    Residential kitchen island completed with a terrazzo recycled plastic worktop Durat P001 Greyhound, fabricated with curved edge detail

    Resi consultations

    Living room with reclaimed Shaped decorative panel from Material Rescue, antique furniture, and layered textures creating a warm, characterful interior. Photo Credit: Chris Snook

    Collected aesthetic

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    Most makers worth their salt find ways to use every last bit of material- door handles chopping boards, sink covers, light pulls, coat hooks and more - zero waste by default. Card

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    Events
    Custom Mother of Pearl furniture by Plasticiet for Jil Sander, developed with Casper Mueller Kneer Architects, featuring rounded forms and marbled surfaces.

    Plasticiet Dutch Design Awards

    News
    Surface Matter x Isomi x CBRE present Modularity, Materials and Circular Futures for CEWeek2025

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    Image of a composite sample made from discarded shredded banknotes, for the Bank of England Museum installation.

    Reconstructing value

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    Durat splashback in a residential kitchen in the colour P007 made from recycled post production plastic waste.

    Braids Kitchen

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