Why choose bespoke quartz kitchen worktops in Reigate

When you’re drawing up a wish-list for your new kitchen space, your main focus may be on the cabinetry without giving the work surfaces prime consideration.

These are not only commonly the main visual focus, they also need to have hard-wearing properties to withstand daily use of the inevitable knocks and spillages.

So why choose bespoke quartz kitchen worktops in Reigate? Quartz ticks all the boxes when it comes to durability, eye-appeal and easy maintenance. Based in Surrey, Affordable Granite are leading South East stone fabricators and installers of high quality kitchen worktops with a wealth of experience in working together with customers to ensure their aspirations for the new space are achieved.

Unlike marble and granite, quartz isn’t a natural stone. Produced with the use of advanced technology, a high percentage of ground quartz is combined with particles of other minerals, fragments of mirror glass and other re-cycled materials. The addition of a polymer binding resin during production provides a solid, non-porous surface which is impervious to staining and the growth of mould or harmful bacteria. This results in an engineered stone which is ideal for hygienic food preparation. Quartz also mimics the colours and veining found in granite, without the variation in shade and patterns or naturally occurring pitting throughout the slab which some find aesthetically detrimental.

 

Within the interior design scheme, quartz countertops are available in a wide colour spectrum, complementing any style of kitchen. With open-plan living becoming more prevalent, a seamless continuity of décor gives the opportunity to reflect the home personality. Customers may find it beneficial to create a simple mood board before selecting their quartz kitchen worktops. This can include paint samples, swatches of fabric and cuttings from magazines showing examples of cabinetry material and colour. Advice is always available at the Affordable Granite workshops in Charlwood, Surrey to ensure you have all the facts available before you make the final choice to suit your budget. This will be a long-term investment and the highly professional in-house team of skilled craftsman are dedicated to providing a stunning new kitchen which will give many years of satisfaction.  Call us today on 01293 863992 to find out more.

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More than your average granite kitchen worktops in Surrey

Granite is a luxury stone which is renowned not only for its durability, it also brings a sense of opulence and artistry to a kitchen space. If granite kitchen worktops in Surrey are at the top of your wish-list, before making this long-term investment you will want to feel assured that your budget will be well-spent.

Affordable Granite are leading stone fabricators and installers of high quality kitchen worktops in the South Eastern counties and only purchase granite from trusted wholesalers.

 

Granite is a natural stone with veining and colour hues which reflect the minerals which were present during formation from cooling magma. It’s a long and labour- intensive journey from quarry to kitchen and rigorous quality checks are carried out at every stage. As each slab is unique, granite kitchen work surfaces appeal to those with a love of the original, with stone which has captured a moment in time

and nature’s abundance. Granite also complements any interior design scheme, with options from the dramatic with bold pops of colour, to cool and subtle shades with minimal patterns. 

In the home with an open-plan living space, granite kitchen countertops can anchor the visual impression, reflecting character and lifestyle. Island and peninsula units are often the key focus and although it may be tempting to choose an on-trend colour, consider whether you will still be in love with this for many years to come, or have buyer appeal if you move on in the future.

 

The Affordable Granite team are always pleased to discuss your ideas and aspirations and to provide professional advice. Stock granite can be viewed by appointment at their workshops in Charlwood, Surrey to ensure you achieve your perfect kitchen. Installation is carried out by the in-house team of skilled craftsman with a friendly customer-focused service throughout.  Call us today on 01293 863992 to find out more.

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Home style revival with quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford

In our 21st century living habits, for many the kitchen has evolved into the most important space within the home and is expected to meet the demands of more than simply culinary tasks. It’s becoming increasingly common to find the kitchen used as a hub for working outside of the office, school studies, relaxed mealtimes and social gatherings. If you have found that your kitchen is due for a style revival on both an aesthetic and practical level, quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford tick all the boxes in providing a visually stunning and durable surface for multi-use activities.

Established in 2003, Affordable Granite have an outstanding reputation for the  supply and installation of quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford and the surrounding South Eastern counties. Unlike granite and marble, quartz is an engineered stone with favourable characteristics which aren’t present in natural stones. During the high-tech manufacturing process, a higher percentage of crushed quartz crystals are combined with other minerals, polymer binding resins and coloured pigments. This creates a product which replicates granite so precisely that many find it difficult to distinguish the difference. Quartz is often top of the wish list for anyone who prefers uniformity in pattern and shade as providing the stone has been selected from the same batch, each slab will be visually consistent. This is also an exceptionally hard-wearing stone and due to the resin binder content, quartz countertops are impervious to liquid seepage and the growth of mould or harmful bacteria, providing an easy to maintain surface for hygienic food preparation.

Quartz kitchen worktops also excel in the wide colour palette available, with the benefit of shades and patterns which will pair with any style of cabinets and wall décor. Slabs can be selected from quartz held in stock at the Affordable Granite workshops in Charlwood, Surrey where impartial professional advice is on hand to assist you with your choice. The customer’s available budget is always respected, with full transparency regarding the overall costs of supply and installation and with rigorous control checks at every step, quality is guaranteed.

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