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07 Feb
Choosing Granite Worktops, Granite Worktops

Granite Kitchen Worktops: Pros & Cons

Granite Kitchen Worktops : Pros & Cons Granite Worktops Granite Kitchen Worktops: Pros & Cons Granite kitchen worktops have been a popular choice for homeowners seeking durability and elegance. However, before making a decision, it’s essential to understand both the pros and cons of granite kitchen worktops. This article explores the key advantages and disadvantages to help you choose the best worktop for your kitchen. In this guide: What is Granite?  Pros of Granite worktops  Cons of Granite worktops Is Granite Right For Your Kitchen   What is Granite? Granite, an igneous rock composed of a mixture of quartz, feldspar, and mica, is a product of the slow crystallisation of magma...

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16 Dec
Choosing Granite Worktops

Granite worktops and kitchen makeovers

  In today’s blog, we’re going to take a look at how granite worktops can be used in kitchen makeovers. As the heart of the home, the kitchen needs to be somewhere you love to be. This can be difficult if you are fed up of the current design. Discover some great contemporary design ideas for your kitchen  and learn how granite is a fantastic choice for kitchen worktops and surfaces.     Making use of your space with granite worktops and more  Breakfast bars and kitchen islands aren’t just for large kitchens. With the right design assistance, your kitchen could soon include a versatile island...

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18 Sep
Choosing Granite Worktops

Granite worktops: what makes them so special? 

Granite worktops are such a popular choice in contemporary kitchens that it can sometimes be difficult to believe they weren’t always in our homes. In fact, continuous kitchen counters didn’t appear in today’s familiar guise until the early 20th century. Discover some interesting facts about the history of kitchen worktops, and what makes granite worktops, in particular, so special.    The introduction of kitchen worktops Before the start of the 20th century, having a separate kitchen would be a rather rare occurrence. Many homes used them as both the living and cooking space.  Only the more affluent families would have homes with separate kitchens with cooking done...

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15 Sep
Choosing Granite Worktops

Granite worktops: five top tips to help you decide

Investing in granite worktops for your kitchen could be the best choice you make when renovating your home. Hard-wearing and luxurious, granite counter-tops are a popular choice for many homeowners, and with good reason. Not only do granite surfaces look stunning, they are also scratch, stain, and heat resistant. Add to this the fact they they instantly add sophistication to your kitchen, and you will soon see why they are so popular. However, it is important to select the right granite surfaces for your home. Using  our top five tips makes it easier to find the perfect granite surfaces for...

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