More than meets the eye with granite kitchen worktops in Brighton

 

 

If you are planning to upgrade your home kitchen, or have moved into a new property where the kitchen just doesn’t compliment your lifestyle or taste, you may well be considering granite for your work surfaces. Granite has always been considered as a luxury commodity, but this doesn’t mean that it is necessarily outside of your budget. Affordable Granite have many options for your granitekitchen worktops in Brighton that are cost-effective, without comprising quality or visual appeal. Although the rarer granites can be expected to hold a premium price, by purchasing in bulk from trusted suppliers Affordable Granite are able to offer a wide choice of colours and eye-appealing patterns within your spending plan.

 
 

 

Granite is a natural stone which has been extracted from deep within the Earth’s crust, where it formed by the cooling magma or lava and the crystallisation of the minerals present, such as quartz, feldspar, plagioclase feldspar and mica. The colours and striations derive from the mineral content characteristic to the various locations of the quarry sites around the globe. This gives the stone a uniqueness in shades and veining, with each slab being one of a kind. For many, the kitchen has become the hub of the home, where family and guests gather   while food is prepared or for relaxed dining and conversation. Granite Kitchen countertops are often the focal point of attention and set the scene for any style of kitchen, whether that is contemporary or traditional, bright and bold or light and muted.   

 

 

Not only is Granite a stunning example of nature’s bounty, it’s one of the hardest natural stones, providing a practical and durable surfaces ideal for the kitchen. It does however, have a degree of porosity and all granite is sealed with a resin sealant which is easy to re-apply at home when needed. Affordable Granite provide a full installation service, including advice on choosing the best slabs for your budget and design aspirations, templating and the final installing of your granite kitchen worktops in Brighton. Appointments can be made to view the selection of stone at their workshops in Charlwood, Surrey.  Call us today on 01293 863992

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Why choose Quartz for your kitchen worktops in Brighton

While many of us have been spending more time in the home, the kitchen has come under greater scrutiny and for some it’s become evident that an upgrade is called for to create a more user-friendly and visually appealing space. The work surface can set the overall ascetics while also meeting the practical demands of your lifestyle, which calls for careful consideration before making a decision on the right countertop material. So why choose Quartz for your kitchen worktops in Brighton?

 

Unlike granite or marble, Quartz is an engineered stone which is created by combining finely ground quartz crystals with polymer resins and then injected with coloured pigments, giving a wide variety of shades and visual effects. It’s also compatible with the toughest of kitchen environments and unlike granite, due to the resin content it doesn’t require initial sealing or resealing to protect the surface.

 

 

You may well have admired kitchen worktops in other homes and have mistaken what was actually quartz for marble or granite. With the advanced technology now used in the engineering process, quartz can mimic natural stone in appearance, while giving the benefits of being non-porous and stain resistant.

The stunning range of colours and patterns gives the opportunity to create an ambiance of calm and cool simplicity or a kitchen with a bright and bold contemporary style.

 

  

With the kitchen space evolving as a high-activity area and often the home hub for entertaining, study, working remotely and lazy leisure days, this requires an efficient multi-functional kitchen, which is also a welcoming comfort zone and a reflection of the lifestyle within the home. Quartz kitchen worktops in Brighton are relatively low maintenance and provide an easy to clean hygienic surface when children are eating and for safe food preparation.

Affordable Granite are a Surrey-based leading specialist in the supply, templating and installation of quartz and granite worktops throughout the South East of England. 

 

Professional advice is always available to ensure you have all the facts regarding the pros and cons of selecting a specific stone, before you make your final decision, as this should be considered as a long-term investment. Appointments can be made to view the quartz slabs held in stock and providing the stone is from the same batch, there will be no variation in colour and pattern. Savings are made while ensuring high quality by sourcing quartz in bulk from trusted suppliers, making quartz kitchen worktops for your Brighton home  affordable for most budgets.  Call us today on 01293 863992 for more information.

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