There's more than meets the eye with quartz kitchen worktops in Crawley

If you have a vision for the effect your quartz kitchen worktops in Crawley will contribute when installing your cabinets or remodelling existing units, you should also look beyond the aesthetics. Quartz is not only extremely pleasing to the eye; the practical properties are numerous. The Affordable Granite team have a wealth of experience and are always available to advise on selecting the best quartz for your kitchen with your lifestyle, aspirations and  budget in mind.

You may be torn between choosing granite, marble or quartz, which all have their own characteristics and benefits. Consider how you intend to spend your time in the kitchen and how you want it to function. Unlike granite or marble, quartz is a man-made engineered stone.

Once ground quartz is combined with resins, polymers and other particles such as glass or coloured pigments, the result is a hard wearing and visually stunning product. This durability and the non-porous quality of quartz makes it ideal for a busy kitchen where spillages can be expected.  Quartz kitchen worktops in Crawley are also more forgiving of the occasional knock. 

Quartz is also resistant to the growth of bacteria and mould, providing a hygienic and easy to clean surface for food preparation.

You won't find a variation of pattern in the quartz slab that occurs naturally in granite. You will also have a wider choice of colour, from warm neutrals, vibrant blues, the retro richness of red to classic black. The option of pure white can be stunning in a minimalistic modern kitchen. This presents the opportunity to design a personalised room which may well be the hub of the home, serving not only to meet the daily needs of an enthusiastic cook, but also as an impressive space for entertaining and, of course, an area providing comfort at family mealtimes.

Whichever design genre you have set your heart on, Affordable Granite will ensure your expectations for your quartz kitchen worktops in Crawley are met, from the very first step through to the final installation of your quality assured quartz kitchen worktops.

Call us today on 01293 863992 to discuss your kitchen worktop requirements with one of our friendly and knowledgeable team members.

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Creativity with quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford

When planning the design of a kitchen in a new build property you have a blank canvas, whereas when re-modelling the kitchen area the existing layout and features need to be considered. Quartz for your kitchen worktops in Guildford is available in a vast choice of stunning colours and characteristics, with a wide scope for creativity. The dedicated Affordable Granite team can assist in you in selecting the high quality stone which is right for your project and is within your budget.

Unlike other stones such as Granite or Marble, the Quartz used for work surfaces is an engineered stone and is a made-made composite of crushed quartz mixed with other ingredients such as fragments of glass, metals, mirrors and other hard materials, and can also be impregnated with various colour pigments. These are then combined with a polymer resin base and compressed, resulting in a non-porous, extremely durable stone. This non-porosity is ideal for food preparation as the surface will be resistant to stains, mildew and mould, easy to maintain and easy to keep virtually bacteria free.

Quartz slabs from the same batches are uniform in colour and appearance and depending on how finely or coarsely the quartz has been ground, this will be reflected in the appearance. A composition of a coarser grind will result in a flecked finish and when finely ground, the stone will have smoother, shinier surface.

There is a growing trend for quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford to have earthier shades of soft greys and browns which give the striking impression of marble but have the advantage of being more hard-wearing and are lower-maintenance with no need for sealing. The warm white of Arcadia quartz with its luminous simplicity is ideal for a minimalist kitchen design. If your home currently has more traditional cabinetry, the addition of a quartz work surface can refresh the overall look with a contemporary feel, without the cost of replacing existing kitchen units.

Planning the kitchen around the home life-style is essential. If you have an open space kitchen-dining layout or a combined living space, the aesthetics of your quartz kitchen worktops should be compatible with the overall design scheme. This will not only determine that the harmony of comfort, visual appeal and functionality is achieved, but is also a long-term investment for the future.

Affordable Granite have an experienced team of time-served stone-masons, supported by highly professional templaters and installers to ensure your vision of a stunning kitchen in Guildford meets all your aspirations. 

Call the team today on 01293 863992.

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The long-term benefits of granite kitchen worktops in Guildford

Without doubt, installing a new kitchen is a big investment, whether this is in a new-build property or as part of a remodelling project. This means that not only should your immediate needs be considered, but also the long-term benefits will need to be taken into account.  When planning the design and functionality of your kitchen area, choosing the right work surfaces is of prime importance. 

If you find the decision making process daunting and are lacking inspiration, the Affordable Granite team are only a telephone call away and are on hand to offer advice on all aspects of selecting and fitting your granite kitchen worktops in Guildford.

Granite kitchen worktops in Guildford have great visual appeal as well as being a superb platform for food preparation and casual dining and the sealed stone provides a hygienic, easy to clean surface which is also incredibly durable.  The changing nature of the kitchen over the years has evolved into a multi-functional room which has increasingly become the heart of your home. Granite is compatible with other lifestyle activities centred around the daily culinary tasks, with the design space often including additions such as a breakfast bar, provision for a mini-office or T.V viewing and for socialising.

Each slab of granite is unique with the colour and patterning dependent on where in the world the stone has been mined and the percentage of trace elements the slab contains, such as quartz, silica, mica and feldspar.  Affordable Granite currently hold 10 stock colours, with many more bespoke colours available to order, enabling you to personally select the perfect slab to suit your design scheme. “Zimbabwe black” for example will give a stunning focal feature in a contemporary kitchen, marrying well with stainless steel units and giving a breath-taking reflective appearance under lighting. Blue Pearl with little or no quartz content, or the peachy, butterscotch shades of Fantasy Ivory for example complement wooden base units and glass doors. Granite may well be far more budget friendly than you have been led to believe – you do not have to  sacrifice quality for price.   

Investing in granite for your kitchen worktops in Guildford creates not only a kitchen with the wow factor, designed for a multi-faceted lifestyle,  but also enhances buyer appeal for the future.

For more information call our friendly team today on 01293 863992

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