A Creative Collaboration: Max on Top & Design Time

At Max on Top, we’ve always believed that design isn’t just about making things look beautiful—it’s about telling a story through materials, textures and thoughtful execution. So when Design Time invited us to be part of their jewellery store design challenge, we couldn’t have been more excited.We had the absolute pleasure of working with their […]
A Study in Surfaces: Four Tables, Four Statements

Tables are more than functional pieces—they define the aesthetic and ambiance of a space. Whether as a bold centrepiece or a subtle complement, the right table transforms its environment. The following four designs showcase the power of surface material choice. A STATEMENT IN RED: FENIX® ROSSO ASKJA 0770 Deep, warm and sophisticated, the FENIX® Rosso […]
Material Matters – MAX ON TOP SURFACING THE FUTURE OF INTERIOR DESIGN

In the realm of interior design, where every detail crafts the narrative of a space, the choice of materials becomes the unsung hero. Max on Top® stands out by offering a curated selection of decorative surfacing solutions, thanks to collaborations with esteemed European brands like Arpa, Fenix and Homapal. These premium surfaces enable designers and […]
A Copper Dawn at the Heart of Cape Town

The reception desk at the “DAWN” restaurant in Cape Town’s CBD is a masterpiece of modern design and craftsmanship, brought to life by Numu Kitchens Pty Ltd. Crafted from Homapal’s Decorative Metal Copper Brush from their “Elements” collection, this striking concierge desk at Dawn stands as a testament to the blend of elegance and functionality. […]
A retail space suspended between classic and contemporary with Max On Top

Today we step into an interior project built on two stylistic codes that mutually enhance each other: the elegant classicism of marble and the contemporary force of concrete, interpreted by the two Arpa décors from the VIS collection and Max On Top. The UMA HPL surface décor is inspired by the white marble of the […]
TUET – DEEP SURFACES

The perfect balance of contrasting elements, both visually and tactilely. Among Arpa’s latest innovations, Tuet is the first Deep Surface. By immersing oneself in the undulating waves of this unique design, light transforms each furnishing scene, creating an evocative composition characterized by interplay between dark and light shadows, which changes beautifully throughout the day. The […]
WHAT MAKES FENIX, FENIX

Every day is AN EXTRAORDINARY DAY This is just an ordinary day made of common gestures, brief contacts, sudden fragments of light.Life is made of instants that fill your time.Life is made of surfaces that fill your space.Living through your moments, FENIX is with you along the day. Made to last. ORDINARY HAS BECOME EXTRAORDINARY https://maxontop.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/ORDINARY-HAS-BECOME-EXTRAORDINARY.mp4 […]
SUMMER INSPIRATIONS

Navigating with style and functionality The Italian yacht manufacturer Absolute proposes the Navetta64 model designed with Arpa high quality surfaces. In a mix of marble and wood décors, the yacht’s interiors allow a stylish floating trip where the combination of elegant aesthetics and functional materials is crucial. For this luxury transportation design, it was chosen […]
Max on Top presents: FENIX and Arpa

Arpa Industriale and FENIX materials’ distinctive technological features were once again on show at the Lake Como Design Festival. Part of the When Nature Blooms installation, along with Formica, Homapal, Getacore, Westag Türen and X-KIN, the project is on exhibit at Villa Casa Bianca as part of another bigger project titled Returning to Villa […]
Opposite and complementary elements create a kitchen with natural contrasts

Beauty in nature is achieved in a perfect combination of refined and raw material. Reflecting this balance, the union between two surfaces of different appearance and tactility animate the elegance of a kitchen made of contrasts. The roughness of grey concrete background in the Arpa® 3467 AURINA décor – inspired by the rocky mountain characteristic […]