Everything you need to know about Granite Kitchen Worktops in Crawley - well almost!

If you're pondering over the idea of installing granite kitchen worktops in Crawley, it would be over ambitious to cover all the questions that you may have in this brief blog. However, this may help to get you one step further in making the right choice to suit all your needs.

No doubt it's tempting to focus primarily on the aesthetic appeal of natural stone, and although granite is worthy of the highest accolade when it comes to beauty, there are a plethora of other benefits to consider. The dedicated team at Affordable Granite are on the ball when it comes to answering all those questions that are on your mind and even more you may not yet have thought of!

The longevity and durability of granite kitchen worktops make them a long-term investment, so it's important to consider not only what your needs are now when choosing a design scheme, but whether you will be just as pleased with it for possibly years to come.

The properties of granite worktops in Crawley are ideal for food preparation, providing a hygienic, easy to clean and resilient surface. But what else do you want to do apart from cooking? The kitchen is fast becoming the hottest room in the home and we don't mean in terms of the heat generated! Space is maximised to create a 'flexi kitchen' for informal dining, with island units and breakfast bars providing a hub which everyone can gravitate to, whether completing homework, surfing the net, chatting over a glass of wine or a cup of coffee while the chef creates the dishes.

Once the theme and design has been decided, the choice of granite should reflect the layout and  proportions of the room and the functionality of the units once the natural stone worktops have been installed. The experienced templaters at Affordable Granite will take the crucial measurements to ensure accurate cutting by the stonemasons for a perfect work surface installation.

The seamless service from selecting the colour for your granite kitchen worktop for your Crawley home through to the final installation ensures the whole process is on time and on budget. The highest quality granite worktops are the key design element of any new kitchen which will stand the test of time, providing an amazing space that you can't wait to come home to. Let's get cooking!  

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The qualities of Quartz for kitchen worktops in Brighton

If you are in the process of planning a new kitchen, perhaps for a new build property or a re-fit of out-dated kitchen units, you may need help in getting others involved in the decision making, on your side. Having chosen quartz for your Brighton kitchen worktop, understanding the qualities and benefits over other work surfaces should give you an advantage in persuasion. The knowledgeable team at Affordable Granite are always available to advise on installing quartz worktops in Brighton and to explain the many qualities of choosing this stone. To give you a head start however, we'll prepare you with a few facts to help you win your co-decision makers over.

So what is quartz? As a brief description unlike granite, quartz composite is a semi-natural, engineered, man fabricated stone and one of nature's toughest materials. When quartz is used for kitchen worktops in Brighton the glossy finish can give a luxurious and stunning visual affect. 

Quartz provides a durable and hygienic surface for food preparation, casual dining and other kitchen tasks. It is less porous than granite and will therefore be more resilient to stains and spillages, making it easier to maintain and a bonus for cooks in a hurry or when there's the inevitable cleaning up chore after children have left evidence of their time in the kitchen. Hygiene is of prime importance where food is involved and even in moist and humid conditions the low-porosity of quartz is resistant to bacteria and mould. So we have practicality and durability, what next?

Aesthetics are very much a personal choice and the colour scheme creates the personality of the kitchen area. Quartz kitchen worktops are available in Brighton in a myriad of colours, due to the quartz to resin, polymer and pigment ratio. Cream or white quartz is light reflective and gives a neutral contemporary feel with the appearance of greater space in a smaller kitchen. There is also the option of warmer palettes through to vibrant colours of virtually every hue, to suit the modern décor or a classic more traditional design.

Quartz is an affordable choice and on-trend certainly needn't mean off-budget. Affordable Granite buy quartz in bulk which has undergone extensive quality control from trusted and established wholesalers. Holding quartz in stock enables a much shorter delivery and installation time than waiting for deliveries from a 3^rd party which may often be from overseas.

So what's not to like? Durable, practical, hygienic, visually pleasing and affordable quartz kitchen worktops. You may now be ready to present your case! For more information call us on 01293 863992

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Kitchen culture and granite worktops in Brighton

Kitchen design in the last 50 years or so has seen many innovations, including the (generally) welcomed arrival of high-tech appliances, smart synchronisation and contemporary fixtures. Kitchen culture has introduced a new and more relaxed life-style, with the food preparation area now becoming the hub of the home. With this is mind, when considering the requirements of a kitchen worktop in Brighton, Affordable Granite understand the importance of creating an area which is not only functional, but is also a place where friends and family look forward to spending time.

Influenced by the media, with programmes devoted to 'bake offs' and celebrity chef challenges, there has been an increased interest in home cooking, with foodies wanting to show off their own culinary skills. It makes sense that if you're going to take pride in food preparation (often with guests as an audience), you will also want to be proud of your kitchen.

'Granite' worktops in Brighton provide a solution to combining ambience with practicality and longevity, complementing the overall design scheme. 'Granite' is extremely compatible with both the more rustic appearance of wood or the modern sleek and shiny kitchen trends. In fact, within a contemporary design the addition of a natural 'outdoors' element blends well and adds to the charm.

'Granite' has an intricate beauty and is unique to the area where it was mined, the combination of minerals in its composition and how quickly the molten rock cooled beneath the Earth's surface. With a wide spectrum of colour the choice is vast. The highly experienced team at Affordable Granite in Brighton will help to narrow down the search, by discussing your life-style, aspirations and whether you want the natural stone worktops to be the focal point in the kitchen, or if you are looking for a more subtle environment. Not only will you want the choice to reflect your design scheme, it should also suit your daily kitchen needs.

Unbiased professional advice and recommendations are invaluable, but the ultimate decision is yours alone. On the journey from quarry to kitchen, you are in the driving seat.  For more information call Affordable Granite today on 01293 863992

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Choosing the right quartz worktop in Haywards Heath

Once you've decided to install a quartz worktop, how can you be confident that you have made the right choice? The experienced team at AffordableGranite in Haywards Heath can guide you through your options and explain the advantages of using ‘quartz’ over 'granite', according to your budget and life-style.

What is the difference between the two substances is probably the most frequently asked question we are asked.  Commercially, what is recognised as 'granite' is a combination of a variety of stones which have been mined from deep within the earth and is a hard and always natural rock.

'Granite' slabs which are dark or black in colour are mainly igneous rocks and have a lower porosity, resulting in minimum staining. With the darker shades should any stains penetrate the surface, they are less likely to be easily visible. The lighter tones of 'granite' are generally a fusion of sands, gravel and other minerals with a lower density and are therefore more susceptible to stains from spillages and more conspicuous. For this reason, customers are always advised to ensure the sealant is maintained.

So that brings us the benefitsof choosing quartz for your kitchen work surfaces and what you should consider. Quartz is an 'engineered' stone and even though it has the appearance of natural stone, unlike 'granite' it is man-made, has a higher tensile strength and with the resin base has the advantage of being completely non-porous. This means that any surface stains should be easily removed without seeping into the stone. When you are making your choice, consider perhaps that if you have children in the home, or a somewhat chaotic style of cooking, installing a quartz work top in the kitchen may well be beneficial.

There is also a wide selection of stunning colours in our quartzworktops range to complement any kitchen colour-scheme, all of the highest quality supported by an exceptional service.

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