Complementing your cabinets with quartz kitchen worktops in Guildford

If you have already chosen your new cabinetry or are re-furbishing existing units, installing quartz for your kitchen worktops in Guildford provides a solution to create not only a stunning visual affect, but also to benefit from high durability which will stand the test of time.  Although quartz is an engineered stone, unlike marble or granite, nevertheless this man-made product has its distinct advantages.

The engineering process involves combining 90% of natural quartz with fragments of other minerals, which are then bound together with a polymer resin. The result is a virtually indestructible composite and with the addition of pigments, the colour range is vast.

Horizontal work surfaces will be in high focus, setting the ambiance for the overall kitchen design scheme and should never be underestimated. The Affordable Granite team appreciate that this is a long-term investment and with their wealth of experience they can advise on the best quality quartz available, without going over budget.

Culinary habits in the home have undergone something of a renaissance in recent years, with exotic dishes and ingredients no longer being the sole domain of the restaurants. Quartz kitchen worktops in your Guildford home provide an ideal food preparation area for even the most adventurous cooks, with an easy to clean surface which is non-porous, resistant to stains and the growth of bacteria.

With the growing trend in multi-functional and open-plan kitchen-living areas, the choice of quartz for the surface areas introduces a strong statement of not only the home lifestyle, but also determines the personality of the interior design. Affordable Granite hold an impressive selection of quartz slabs in their workshops where advice can be given to help you achieve whatever affect you are looking for, whether that may be classic, contemporary or a more rustic environment.

Quality and care are the key factors the Affordable Granite team can give you to help you to achieve the kitchen you want and long for.   With the talents of our experienced stonemasons and a dedicated in-house templating and installation team, the result can be a kitchen you will love to come home to and one you will be reluctant to leave.  Call us today on 01293 863992 to speak with a member of our friendly team.

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Setting the scene for your granite kitchen worktops in Guildford

Although your kitchen may be the workhorse of the home, it can also be seen as the stage for a fusion of culinary creativity and interior design.  The role of the kitchen has transformed considerably over recent years. A fresh culture of food preparation with interesting ingredients and innovative cooking methods, calls for aesthetics and functionality to be compatible with the home lifestyle.  Installing granite for your kitchen worktops in Guildford provides the opportunity to create a stunning multi-functional arena.

Granite is unique, has timeless beauty and is extremely durable. Even in the same slab you will find a variation in the grain or 'fluidity' of the pattern, due to the crystallisation of the natural mineral content. The uniqueness of the stone is dependent on the location of the site from which it was formed and on how quickly it has cooled and solidified deep within the earth.

When bringing your design ideas to life, you should consider what part you intend your Guildford kitchen granite worktop surfaces to play in the overall scheme. Consider whether you want your kitchen worktops to be the focal point or as a more neutral feature with the excitement coming from cabinetry and fittings. Your choice may also depend on whether the kitchen will be for food preparation alone, or if you want consistency in design to flow through to an open plan informal dining area.

The lighter shades of granite kitchen worktops are ideal for a minimalistic design concept, while breathtaking blacks with stunning light-reflecting properties, add a sense of drama. If you're going for a bright contemporary theme, hot shots of colour with granites such as Blue Pearl or Lemon Spice, make an impressively bold statement.

 Affordable Granite hold a variety of standard natural stone colours in stock, which have been sourced in bulk from a network of trusted suppliers, enabling the keen prices achieved to be passed on for the benefit of customers. Beauty is certainly in the eye of the beholder and with the full support of the Affordable Granite's team of experienced and dedicated craftsman, your aspirations for a dream kitchen can be achieved.

Call us today on 01293 863992 to find out more.

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The characteristics of quartz kitchen worktops in Surrey

Choosing quartz for your kitchen worktops in Surrey, combines stunning visual appeal and the all-important functionality. As quartz is an engineered stone, and the slabs might not have the same “unique” appearance as marble and granite, it certainly has superiority when it comes to durability and easy maintenance.

Although the quartz slabs are from a man-made material, they still contain a high ratio of natural quartz crystals, which have been ground and mixed with other minerals and then combined with polymer-resin and pigments to give a beautiful and incredibly strong stone, with impressive longevity. The colour range is extensive, providing options from pure white through the spectrum to the darker shades of earthy browns and blacks. Seams can sometimes be less visible in quartz kitchen worktops, especially in the darker shades than they are when installing granite work surfaces and any flaws or imperfections will have been eradicated in the quartz engineering and polishing process.

As the quartz slabs for your Surrey kitchen worktops are combined with a percentage of resin, the worktop requires no sealant and is non-porous, resulting in a surface which is resistant to staining from spillages and only requires a simple wipe-down with warm water to maintain cleanliness and hygiene. Quartz is ideal in a kitchen which is often the busiest room in the house and a hive of activity, where in addition to aesthetics the worktops must be compatible with your home lifestyle. 

Production technology has advanced considerably, narrowing the price difference between granite and quartz. Affordable Granite appreciate that you may well be restricted to a  tight budget and want reassurance that you will be making the right decision for a long-term investment. Having built strong relationships with established and trusted suppliers of high quality stone, discounts achieved by purchasing in bulk are reflected in the keen prices offered to customers.

After selecting your quartz, the quality must be matched by an optimum service in stone-masonry, fabricating and templating to ensure the finished article meets or even exceeds your expectations. For more information call one of our helpful team members on 01293 863992

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