Quartz & Granite Worktops

With winter well and truly on its way, you are bound to be spending more time indoors, away from the cold. This is the time of year even the most reluctant cooks look forward to creating hearty stews and soups.  However, your kitchen may not be living up to your ideal of what a cosy cooking spot should look like. Rejuvenate your kitchen this winter with gorgeous quartz worktops  that will make your home sparkle. With 2020 being declared the year that never was, make sure it ends on a high and treat yourself to a kitchen you truly deserve.    Dreaming...

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  This year hasn’t been the best by any stretch of the imagination. However, homeowners are determined to find the silver-lining to the cloud that is Covid-19. Surprisingly, for many, this silver lining appears in the form of quartz worktops. Quarantine restrictions have meant that travel and socialising have been hindered in a big way. Because of this, people have been spending a lot more time in their homes. This is the time you notice when things need to be updated in the kitchen. Quartz, especially, has been a popular choice for hygiene-conscious homeowners who are ramping up their cleanliness levels during the...

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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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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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