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Latest kitchen trends for home renovations

What are the latest kitchen trends for home renovations?

For anyone planning a full home renovation in 2025, or even an individual kitchen renovation, the latest trends will inevitably play a part. It’s important to bring together a balance of current kitchen trends and classic features to arrive at a kitchen that you’ll love for many years to come. So, we take a look at the latest kitchen trends for home renovations and work out how you can take inspiration without the risk...

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Zen Stone How to repair the most common damage to marble and granite worktops

How to repair the most common damage to marble and granite worktops

It’s not just their stunning aesthetics that homeowners choose marble or granite kitchen worktops. These two materials, after being treated in a sealing process, are also naturally durable and low maintenance. Kitchen worktops of marble and granite will give your room an elegant focal point and, at the same time, are pleasant to use. But as beautiful and robust as they are, they aren't indestructible. For busy kitchens, family use, or simply over time,...

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Is granite a good choice for bathroom worktops

Is granite a good choice for bathroom worktops?

  Natural stone worktops are increasingly popular for bathrooms and for good reason. Their timeless appeal and enduring qualities make them a top choice for many layouts and design schemes. But is granite specifically the right choice for your bathroom? This stone is different in composition, performance and appearance than other stones such as marble or limestone. We look at the benefits of a granite bathroom worktop and...

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Why are quartz worktops so popular?

Why are quartz worktops so popular?

Over this year, Quartz worktops have retained their place as one of the most popular kitchen materials on the market. From large kitchens to small, designers and customers continue to choose quartz as their worktop material within a kitchen refit. While granite remains a strong option for natural and unique features and marble has enjoyed a real on-trend moment, quartz stands strong as a consistently popular all-around performer....

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a large travertine marble kitchen island with living furniture in the background.

Reasons that you should include a kitchen island as part of a kitchen refit 

When planning a kitchen refit or extension, the first step is to plan your layout. It’s now more common than not to include one or more kitchen islands as part of a plan. Why should you join the ranks of kitchen island converts, though? Remember that the kitchen island is more than just an aesthetic trend. There are a huge number of practical benefits to...

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Top Tips for Your Bathroom Refit

What is the most durable worktop for bathrooms?

When most of us plan a new bathroom, we easily get preoccupied with how to create a stylish and relaxing space. Durability probably comes as an afterthought. That’s understandable. It’s important to get a bathroom right for you. What if we told you, though, that one of the most durable countertop materials for bathrooms is also the most stylish? We look at quartz worktops and how they work so well in any space.

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Bathroom trends for 2023

Bathroom trends for 2023

If you’ve decided that 2023 is the right time for a new bathroom, it can be difficult to know where to start. As well as all the plumbing and practicalities, there are also so many different styles and products that you could consider for your bathroom furniture, fixtures and fittings.  The first thing to do is to think carefully about the needs of you and your family, to decide on your bathroom priorities. For example, who will...

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Close up of a kitchen with a Quartz Worktop

How to look after your quartz worktops

If you are thinking about having quartz worktops in your home, or perhaps have recently had them installed, you are making an excellent choice. Quartz worktops are a highly desirable feature for your kitchen, bathroom or bar area. Not only do they look stunning, but they are also extremely durable and hard-wearing. However, there is also a lot that you can do to keep your quartz worktops in peak condition and ensure that they...

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How to make a statement in your kitchen

How to make a statement in your kitchen

Spring has sprung, and at this time of year, many of us decide to make changes to our homes. However, the thought of embarking on major home improvements can be quite daunting, not to mention potentially very expensive.  But there are many things that you can do to refresh and update your home without too much upheaval or expense. If your kitchen needs a bit of an upgrade, there are various ways that you can not only do this but also ensure that...

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