The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home and for good reason. It’s the place where meals are prepared, conversations are had and memories are made with family and friends. A welcoming kitchen can make all the difference in creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in a home. Stone work surfaces continue to be at the top of the wish-list and over recent years quartz has grown in popularity. Since 2003, Surrey-based stone fabricators Affordable Granite has installed high quality quartz kitchen worktops in Brighton and the surrounding South Eastern counties. This includes homes which have a small galley kitchen or a large open-plan living space with island or peninsula units.
So why has quartz become so popular? Unlike marble or granite, quartz is an engineered stone which has been produced by combining a higher percentage of naturally-occurring ground quartz crystals with a smaller ratio of other minerals, coloured pigments and bonded together with a polymer resin. The addition of recycled materials such as mirror glass, provide textural and visual appeal in a wide range of patterns and colours. Whereas granite has a degree of porosity and requires a sealant to be applied during fabrication and as part of the home maintenance to protect the surface, quartz is sealed during manufacture. This means that with quartz kitchen worktops it will be easy to maintain a hygienic and durable work surface which is resistant to bacterial growth and staining.
When a kitchen is well-designed and has visual appeal, it can inspire creativity and make food preparation more engaging. The addition of quartz work surfaces can help to create an ambiance that reflects the personal style and tastes of the homeowner. The eclectic choice of shades and patterns gives a wide scope to complement any interior design scheme from classic to contemporary. While variations occur throughout the slab in natural stones, quartz will be uniform in colour and markings, without any naturally occurring pitting which is commonly found in granite.
Quartz kitchen worktops can be a major selling point for
buyers and have the potential to increase the overall value of the home. This
can be particularly important for homeowners who are looking to sell their
property in the future. Affordable Granite only source the highest quality of
quartz and ensure this is handled with care and precise measuring, cutting and
finishing throughout the installation project. Quartz slabs can be viewed and
selected from the Affordable Granite workshops in Charlwood, Surrey enabling
customers to choose the perfect stone for their new kitchen. All work will be
provided by the in-house team of skilled craftsmen, safeguarding your
investment and respecting your allocated budget with transparent pricing. To find out more call us on 01293 863992 or, if preferred use the contact page to get in touch!









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