The CK Luxe List — Our 2025 Must-Have Materials

CK Confidential: The Art of Délicieux Design
The CK Luxe List — Our 2025 Must-Have Materials
May 16, 2025
CK Renovation Studio (CK Atelier de Rénovation)

In this highly anticipated annual episode, Michael Killian and Justin Ceeko unveil the 2025 CK Luxe List—a curated guide to the must-have materials, finishes, and textures defining refined living this year.

From sculptural plaster hoods to fluted stone vanities and matte stucco exteriors, CK’s picks blend visual poetry with practical elegance. But this isn’t about trends—it’s about timeless materials that elevate your home’s story through every phase of transformation.

🪄 What Makes a Material “Luxe”?
To CK, luxe means intentional—not expensive. In this episode, discover how Michael and Justin define luxury through emotional resonance, aging potential, and contrast that whispers, not shouts.

📐 Room-by-Room Inspiration:

• Kitchens: Natural quartzite, slab backsplashes, integrated sculptural hoods
• Bathrooms: Tadelakt textures, fluted stone pedestals, chalky zellige tiles
• Living Spaces: Roman clay walls, oversized lighting, natural textiles
• Outdoor Areas: Microcement kitchens, terracotta patina, sculptural fire features

CK shares how each of these materials has been chosen not just for aesthetic appeal—but for how they enhance mood, increase function, and boost resale in modern desert homes.

🧱 How Materials Serve the CK Pillars:

🏡 BUYING – Understand a property’s upgrade potential through materiality.
🛠️ RENOVATING – Choose materials that support long-term durability and elegance.
🎨 DESIGNING – Craft immersive, sensory experiences that reflect place and personality.
💰 SELLING – Use tactile and tonal detail to create emotional pull and market distinction.

🛠 Practical Tips Included:
You’ll also hear how to edit your palette for maximum impact, why restraint is the real luxury, and what questions to ask when selecting materials (“How will this feel in five years?” is just the start).

🎧 Who This Episode Is For:

• Designers and homeowners seeking fresh yet timeless material inspiration
• Renovators looking to enhance function and beauty with smarter sourcing
• Realtors and flippers ready to position homes with premium appeal
• Anyone who wants to invest in details that make a space feel lived-in, layered, and luxurious

✨ This is design strategy meets material mastery—with a generous side of inspiration.

Elevated Living, Beautifully Reimagined.

Elevated Living, Beautifully Reimagined.