Quirky versus classic quartz kitchen worktops in Brighton

What design statement do you want to achieve for your quartz kitchen worktops in Brighton? The sleek contemporary style of a classic kitchen, or a quirky and more unconventional theme which shouts originality? As an engineered stone, quartz opens up a wealth of opportunities to create a space which is original and on-trend, giving your kitchen an outstanding design edge.

 In the manufacturing process, pigments can be combined with a high percentage of crushed quartz crystals and fragments of other minerals, giving a wide spectrum of colours and visual affects. Unlike natural stones such as marble and granite, the patterning will be consistent and easier to match. Quartz however, not only looks good for your Brighton kitchen worktop, it's also robust and practical in a high-function area. Polymer resins within the compound seal the stone and provide a hygienic and non-porous work surface, which is resistant to stains and the growth of harmful bacteria.

Perhaps you have recently purchased a property and are keen to stamp your own personality on the kitchen, or are remodelling an outdated space which is in need of a re-vamp within your current home. Installing new quartz kitchen worktops in your Brighton home can breathe new life into existing cabinetry, resulting in a more exciting and modern look.

The scope for imagination is vast and the extensive colour palette of high quality quartz available in Affordable Granite's showroom, ensures you will achieve the visual impact you've set your heart on without breaking your budget. Not only will this be a showcase of your home's personality and lifestyle, it will also be an investment for the future with longevity for everyday use and increased buyer appeal if the time comes when you decide to move on.

The end-to-end service provided throughout by Affordable Granite's highly skilled craftsmen never sacrifices quality for price. You can rest assured that your quartz kitchen worktops in Brighton will be in good hands.  

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Planning your new granite kitchen worktops in Brighton

Glorious granite; not only aesthetically pleasing but also ideal for kitchen

work surfaces, providing a hard-wearing and hygienic platform for food preparation and casual dining. Careful planning for your new granite kitchen worktops in Brighton is essential to ensure the finished article meets all your aspirations. Hasty decisions or cutting corners (no pun intended) during the installation process, are likely to be regretted later on.

No doubt you will already have a vision of how your kitchen should reflect your home's personality and life-style. You may have admired granite worktops in other Brighton kitchens and are keen to achieve the same affect. Granite however is a natural stone and as the composition of minerals will be unique to the quarry from which it was mined, no two slabs will be identical. Even within the same length of stone, some variation in shade and striations should be expected, although this is considered to add to the appeal.

Once you have decided on your available budget, the Affordable Granite team will provide a quotation based on your layout plan giving dimensions of existing base units, cut-outs for sinks and hobs etc. and the choice of stone.  Stock colours from the core product range will be more economically priced than ordering bespoke granite or larger slabs for island and peninsula units.

Templating is vital for ensuring a perfect fit when the granite kitchen worktops are finally installed. The template is a replication of your work surfaces and gives the opportunity to decide where the joining seams should best be visually avoided. These plywood templates will then be passed to the highly experienced fabricators in the Affordable Granite workshops, where the granite slabs will be cut and prepared for installation.

Although granite is moisture resistant, unlike Quartz it does have a degree of porosity. In order to protect the surface from stains and spillages the stone is sealed during fabrication and should be re-sealed over time in the home. This is a straightforward process and everyday cleanliness is easy to maintain with soap and water, wiped over and buffed with a soft cloth.

Affordable Granite believe that the breathtaking beauty of this natural stone, deserves the highest level of care from the quarry to your kitchen, where it will give pleasure for many years to come.  Call us today on 01293 863992 for more information.

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The properties of quartz for your kitchen worktops in Sussex

Quartz is a high-end engineered stone, consisting mainly of crushed quartz and combined with other re-cycled elements such as glass, silica and ceramics. The inclusion of polymer resins provides a non-porous surface without the need for regular sealing, unlike granite. The hardness of this man-made stone with its resistance to bacteria, gives a hygienic surface which is ideal for your quartz kitchen worktops in Sussex.

Once pigments are added during the manufacturing process, the colour options are considerable and the new generation of quartz with advancements in technology have increased the options for special effects and appearances. Despite this not being an entirely natural stone, it nevertheless gives granite and marble a run for their money and some quartz slabs have been produced to mimic the patterns and veining created by nature.

Although you won't find the uniqueness in quartz kitchen worktops that is present in granite, for some this uniformity is preferable to a surface with variations in depth of colour and striations. Neither will you see the imperfections which are visible in a natural product, as these can be resolved during the quality-controlled engineering process.

When choosing your quartz kitchen worktops for your Sussex home you should consider your home lifestyle to ensure they will be resilient in a busy kitchen space. In a high demand environment of the food preparation area, quartz kitchen worktops excel, with durability and low maintenance. The surface is easy to clean, generally with the use of only a soft cloth and warm water, avoiding harsh detergents.

Once you are confident that all the practicalities are met, you can focus on the aesthetics of your interior design scheme.  White is currently Affordable Granite's best selling quartz and is commonly used in modern, contemporary kitchens and helps to give the illusion of space in a small kitchen. If you are looking for a more classic theme, there is also the option of the more bold and dramatic colour palettes to complement traditional cabinetry.

If you find making the right decision daunting, advice provided by Affordable Granite's highly skilled craftsmen is available regarding all aspects of your kitchen worktop installation. Your available budget will always be respected, without forgoing quality or the exceptional standard of service. To find out more, call one of our friendly staff today on 01293 863992

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