When you are planning your new culinary space, choosing to install granite kitchen worktopsin Crawley involves several considerations to ensure you find the perfect balance of aesthetics, functionality, and budget. Established in 2003, Affordable Granite is a family-owned specialist stone fabricator and supplier of superb quality kitchen work surfaces based locally in Charlwood Surrey. With valued customers throughout the South East of England, their highly skilled team provides valuable guidance to help you navigate through the selection process.
1. Budget: Determine your budget beforehand. Granite kitchen countertops are available in a range of prices depending on the rarity 0f the stone, and thickness of the slab. Understanding your budget will help narrow down your options in choosing a standard, stock-held stone or a more exotic, bespoke granite which does hold a premium price.
2. Colour and Pattern: Granite worktops come in various colours and patterns, ranging from subtle hues to bold veins and speckles. Consider the overall interior design scheme and style of your kitchen when choosing the right stone. Homeowners are encouraged to visit Affordable Granite’s Surrey workshops to discuss their vision. A simple mood board with paint and fabric samples, or cuttings from home design magazines, will enable you to select the perfect granite to complement and enhance your new space.
3. Durability and Maintenance: Granite is known for its durability and resistance to knocks, scratches, and stains. The application of a polymer resin sealant during fabrication ensures a non-porous and hygienic surface, providing easy maintenance. This resilience is ideally suited to a high activity area in a busy home where the kitchen area serves as a multi-use hub for culinary tasks, casual dining and social gatherings, especially in an open-plan space. However, certain colours may require more attention than others, with visible crumbs and finger marks. Consider how much time and effort you're willing to invest in upkeep when selecting your granite work surfaces.
4. Edge Profile: The edge profile of your worktops can add personality and style to your kitchen. Affordable Granite offer a bevelled edge as standard, as this reduces the chance of the granite edge chipping. However, other edge profiles are available and can be discussed with the experienced customer advice team to determine suitability and cost, in-keeping with the overall design and your aesthetic preferences.
5. Supplier and Installation: Choose a conscientious supplier with a wide selection of granite slabs and a track record of quality service. Affordable Granite provides an end-to-end, customer-focused service with all work carried out by the in-house, highly skilled team of stone masons, templaters and worktop installers. Stone is only sourced from trusted wholesalers, guaranteeing the high grade of the granite.
Having the
advantage and convenience of a South East based and reputable specialist in
granite fabrication and installation ensures easy access to advice and close
attention throughout your new kitchen project, safeguarding your long-term
investment. To find out more call us today on 01293 863992 or use the Contact Form.
