How and why do you choose a kitchen floor? How do you ensure that the materials of your kitchen design complement each other? Your kitchen floor has the power to reflect and reinforce the design choices that you have made, from soft furnishings to stone worktops. So, looking at diffusion of light to maintenance demands, we give you a rundown on how to pick the ideal flooring material for your new
More and more consumers are considering the sustainability of their purchasing decisions. Fitting out your home is no different. When planning a kitchen or bathroom refit, the sustainability of the materials plays a part in your choices. This may not be because you are an eco warrior! You may simply want to make the most efficient and durable selections that you can. This makes economic sense, after all. It’s often the case,...
For those seeking to create a traditional country or shaker style kitchen, stone worktops may not immediately spring to mind. For some, stone is the material of modern and contemporary styles. With its flawless smooth surface and cool texture, granite, marble, and quartz do indeed work fantastically well for a modernist or minimalist concept. However, this by no means discounts this material for traditional schemes. So, where do you begin to locate the perfect stone for...
One of the key benefits of choosing stone for your new kitchen worktop is how little maintenance this material requires. This isn’t to say, however, that your worktop will simply look after itself for decades on end. To keep your quartz, marble or granite surfaces looking as stunning as the day they were fitted, take a few simple and hassle-free steps of basic stone maintenance. Daily Habits A great routine to establish, which will...
There is a reason that the trend for monochrome kitchens has held up in popularity. It’s modern and clean and the ultimate in flexibility. The concept can emit timeless elegance or a funky contemporary style. It may all seem simple - it’s just black and white after all. However, this scheme comes with its potential pitfalls, many of which come down to material choice and finding the right balance of tones. So why is stone so popular for monochrome schemes,...
Is the material of your worktop the only thing to consider in ensuring that it is child-friendly? Well, unless you’re planning on a foam worktop (which isn’t exactly catching on), this is unlikely. Far more important than whether a worktop is child-friendly is how the surface is finished, installed, and utilised. So how can you ensure that you are making family-friendly worktop choices? Edges Curved edging to your worktop such as pencil round, or...
If 2025 is your year for a new kitchen worktop, you’ll most likely be turning your thoughts to the potential of stone. For kitchen work surfaces and sink surrounds, stone is an extremely popular material. However, with a wide range of stone worktop options, choosing the ideal stone surface can feel confusing or daunting. So how do you untangle the options and arrive at your ideal stone in the...
Is 2025 the year for planning your kitchen refit? Maybe you have the work booked and planned and are just counting down the days. Or perhaps it’s simply a target that you want to achieve at some point in the year to come. Whatever stage you’re at, you likely feel a little underprepared. Your kitchen is the busiest and most functional room in the home, so it can be daunting to plan for having it out...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… and the most heavy-going in your kitchen! The whole Christmas season relies upon food and drink, making it a busy time for any kitchen—so is yours up to the challenge? If you have chosen a stone worktop for your kitchen, you’ll experience the benefits of a stone worktop, from durability to effortless cleaning. With a high-quality surface like marble, granite, or quartz, you’ll find festive...
When we think about a stone worktop, many of us will automatically visualise a monochrome tone. A grey granite or white marble. Even quartz, renowned for its extensive range of colour, is often pictured in beige tones. However, coloured stone is a wonderful way to lift the design of your kitchen or bathroom. To get it right, it’s important to ensure that your worktop sits comfortably with the...
