Curious about quartz for your kitchen worktops in Surrey?

Are you curious about quartz for your kitchen worktops in Surrey and are wondering if you're making the right choice? Installing a new kitchen or giving an outdated and tired one a new lease of life, is a long term investment. The durable properties of quartz provide both longevity and increased buyer appeal for the future. Although it doesn't have the uniqueness of natural stones such as granite or marble, quartz nevertheless has a stunning visual affect when used for your kitchen work surfaces.

 Hygiene is essential in a food preparation area and with the non-porous nature of quartz, there is a resistance to bacteria and mould, providing a surface which is easy to clean and maintain.  As a relatively new contender for the best kitchen worktop crown, quartz has become an increasingly popular choice over other stones. Although this is a manufactured product, it does contain a high percentage of natural quartz crystals which during the engineering process are then combined with polymer resins together with other minerals and pigments. The colour range is spectacular, from muted tones to flamboyant shades, giving the opportunity to set the scene for any design scheme.

The minimalist freshness of white and the neutral shades of the colour spectrum look amazing in a contemporary setting and give the illusion of space in the smaller kitchen. Richer tones will compliment darker cabinetry or in a retro design genre with white base units. When selecting the right colour of quartz for your kitchen worktops in Surrey, Affordable Granite suggest that you view the slabs in their showroom, as reassurance that you will achieve the desired affect.

Creating a mood board can be extremely helpful in presenting your vision of a kitchen which will reflect your lifestyle and the character of the home. Swatches of material, cuttings from magazines, samples or photos of your cabinetry and colour cards are a brilliant example of your inspirations. While you provide the imagination, the Affordable Granite team will give advice on the practicalities including working within the available budget, layout, templating and the final installation, ensuring a high quality end-to-end service which will fully meet your aspirations.  For more information contact a member of our team today on 01293 863992

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The versatility of granite kitchen worktops in Surrey

What vision do you have for your new granite kitchen worktops in Surrey? Kitchens have evolved over recent years to become multi-functional areas serving a multitude of different needs. Your kitchen may be used for practising your culinary skills, feeding a growing family with daily meals, or socialising with guests. This requires a work surface which not only looks appealing but is also hygienic, durable, easy to maintain and has the versatility to serve all purposes.

Granite's beauty can be seen in its uniqueness, with the aesthetic appearance dependent on the provenance and the multi-mineral composition, including mica, feldspar and quartz. No piece of granite will be identical and as a natural stone there will always be variations in granularity, tone and veining even within the same slab. As with an original piece of art, each granite slab tells a story and it's this individuality that increases it's desirability and appeal for your Surrey kitchen.

Affordable Granite always advise customers not to rely on the sample stone, but to view the entire slab in their Surrey showroom before making the final choice. The versatility of granite for kitchen work surfaces, lends itself to open-plan areas with a sympathetic fusion of a vibrant or subtle colour scheme flowing through to the living/dining space. Island or peninsular units can define the kitchen zone from the rest of the home, without interrupting the overall design theme. The myriad of colours available when selecting your granite for the interior design, provide a blank canvas to create the desired ambiance and character, compatible with your lifestyle.

With the advancement in engineering technology, granite has now become within budget for many, not simply the few. Affordable Granite are able to pass on discounts achieved by sourcing the stone in bulk through reputable wholesalers, without compromising price for quality. Whether the vision for your kitchen is to achieve a haven of calm or a busy hub within the home, classic or cutting edge granite kitchen worktops in Surrey can be the crowning accomplishment.

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The role of colour in your quartz kitchen worktops in Haywards Heath

Renovating an existing kitchen or planning a brand spanking new one is a serious investment and you'll want to get it right. The choice of colour for your quartz kitchen worktops in Haywards Heath plays a significant role in setting the mood and establishing the design theme.

The beauty of quartz is that the colour options are not as restrictive as natural stones such as granite or marble. As a man-made, engineered stone, the minerals and pigments which are combined with the crushed quartz, provide a wide colour spectrum and stunning visual effects. This provides the opportunity to introduce a mood-enhancing ambiance, reflecting the personality of the home environment.

In a small kitchen, the choice of white for the quartz kitchen work surface can create a sense of space, purity and cleanliness. To avoid a boring or bland affect, teaming the worktops with brighter splashbacks or warmer base materials such as wooden or painted cabinets, will balance the character and mood. Consider the slightly warmer white of Radianz Lucern Lake from Affordable Granite's Premium Plus Extra range, or Arcadia Quartz for a tighter budget.

At the opposite end of the colour spectrum, jet black Quartz is a stunning and sophisticated focal feature with dramatic affect. It's also versatile, combining well with all other colour pallets.

If you aspire to have an attention-grabbing kitchen, installing red quartz worktops suggests an area of high energy and also gives the opportunity to introduce a playful element to the overall design scheme. The vibrant red of Cimstone's Recife makes a strong statement in the contemporary kitchen and marries perfectly with plain white cabinetry.

The various tones and colour options are too extensive to cover here, but the Affordable Granite team can discuss your ideas and advise on selection to meet your budget. If your aspirations are for a relaxed vibe or a vibrant ambiance, the highest quality of quartz for your  kitchen worktops will complete your vision of a kitchen to fall in love with.

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