Ship-shape galley kitchens with granite worktops in Crawley

 Increasing in popularity, galley kitchens are ideal for homes with a limited culinary space. The name derives from a ship’s kitchen where the layout is narrow, but functional. Granite kitchen worktops in Crawley not only provide a durable surface for food preparation, they also compliment any interior design scheme. If you are planning a remodel or are installing a kitchen in a new home, Affordable Granite based in nearby Charlwood, Surrey have all the expertise to assist you with your project, to ensure you make the right decisions in choosing the best granite for your galley kitchen.

 

 

Loft living and studio apartments with an open concept have become on-trend for urban homes, featuring an individual living style. Granite worktops in a contemporary space are desirable for the stunning beauty and originality of pattern within the visible appearance of each stone. The specific granite you select will be unique to your own kitchen and won’t be found in any other home.

Even within the same slab you should expect to see variations of shade and veining, which reflects the minerals present during the formation of the stone from cooling magma. The speckles and swirls are nature’s tapestry which can be compared to an original piece of art.

 

 

A galley kitchen with granite countertops excels in an open-plan space and a breakfast bar or an informal dining surface with seating to one side increases the functionality in a compact layout. The hardness and durability of granite provides a worktop which will withstand constant use and will be a long-term investment.

This can also potentially enhance buyer appeal should you consider a re-sale in the future. Although granite has a degree of natural porosity, as AffordableGranite apply a polymer sealant during fabrication,  it will be easy to maintain a pristine and hygienic worktop which is resistant to stains and liquid penetration.

 

 

Although the rarer examples of granite do demand a premium price, granite held in stockat the Affordable Granite workshop are available to suit most budgets, with an eclectic range of colours and patterns for all interior design styles.

An end-to-end supply and installation service is provided and carried out by the in-house skilled craftsmen to the highest standards. Advice is always on hand to ensure you have all the facts before you make the final choice of granite to create your dream kitchen.

 

Call us today on 01293 863992 for more information or to book a visit to our workshop.

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One of a kind granite kitchen worktops in Guildford

 

If you have a love for the unique, granite kitchen worktops in Guildford are the perfect choice as an expression of your living style and individuality. Granite is like an original piece of art and a snap-shot of time, as the stone illustrates the natural flow of patterns and shading created thousands of years ago during formation. No two slabs are the same and there are generally visual variations even within the same expanse of granite. Based in Charlwood Surrey, Affordable Granite have been fabricating and fitting high quality stone work surfaces in homes throughout the South Eastern counties since 2003.

The varying colour palettes in granite are relevant to the mineral content present in the site from which the stone has been extracted. The colour hues available are extensive and range from the paler, subtle shades through to dark and dramatic with speckles, swirls and distinctive veining. This results in a stone which is compatible with any interior design scheme, ideal for a new-build installation or for bringing a tired kitchen back to life. Granite kitchen countertops are not only stunning with an impressive luminosity, they also have exceptional durability and are easy to maintain. Granite is second only to diamond in hardness of natural material and although it has a degree of porosity, as the stone is sealed with a polymer resin during fabrication the surface is resistant to liquid absorbance and staining. Re-sealing at home when necessary with a recommended product is a simple process and will ensure a pristine and hygienic surface which can last a lifetime.

With open-plan kitchen/living areas increasing in popularity, island and peninsula units provide an ergonomic continuity of space and design. Not only do these units with granite worktops have aesthetic appeal they are also versatile, providing an additional multi-functional practical surface for food preparation, relaxed dining and social gatherings. The modern kitchen mirrors your lifestyle and has evolved into the communication hub of the home.

Affordable Granite’s team of high skilled craftsmen provide a friendly end-to-end service with diligent quality control throughout the journey from quarry to kitchen. When you are selecting granite for your kitchen worktops in Guildford, advice is always on hand to ensure you make the right decision to achieve that vital wow factor in your completed kitchen project. High quality granite held in stock which has been supplied by trusted wholesalers is available to view at the Affordable Granite Surrey workshops, where options are available to suit most budgets. 

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Moving on up with quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford

If you are starting with a blank canvas in a new-build property or have purchased a home where the kitchen just doesn’t live up to your expectations, fitting quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford can make a world of difference, elevating your home to a new level. Quartz work surfaces not only aesthetically enhancing, they are also a wise investment with their resilience to constant use and multiple functions. You might have admired kitchens with granite countertops, but the natural imperfections such as fissures and the shade inconsistency running through the slabs may have been a deterrent. Quartz is able to replicate the visual appearance of marble and granite and to the untrained eye the difference may not be apparent. Based in Charlwood, Surrey Affordable Granite are leading fabricators and installers of high-quality stone kitchen worktops in Guildford and the South East of England since 2003.

 

 

Unlike granite which has been extracted in blocks from the formation site, quartz is a man-made engineered stone that has been manufactured with the use of high-tech machinery. The combination of a high percentage of ground quartz crystals with other minerals, re-cycled particles of elements which may be shards of glass and metal fragments, produce a reflective luminosity. The inclusion of a polymer binding resin and coloured pigments result in a hard-wearing and visually appealing stone. The sealing process during manufacture provides an easy to maintain, durable and superior non-porous surface for hygienic food preparation which unlike granite requires no sealant application.

 

 

Quartz is available in an eclectic range of shades and patterns, giving the freedom

to create a kitchen space which expresses your personal style in-keeping with the chosen interior design scheme, adding luxury without over-stretching the allocated budget. Quartz slabs held in stock at the Affordable Granite workshops can be viewed by appointment, where professional and impartial advice will be available to assist with your choice. This is a stone with timeless appeal which complements any design concept, from cool and contemporary to bold and dramatic with hot pops of colour. Quality control at every step of the fabrication through to the final installation will be carried out by the Affordable Granite in-house team to ensure your new quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford will give satisfaction for many years to come.

 

Call Affordable Granite today on 01293 863992 to see how we can help you.

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