If you’re a parent of young children, it’s understandable that you would worry about damage to and stains on natural stone surfaces. However, it may pleasantly surprise you to learn that you don’t have to stick to a dull laminate worktop. There are other options, which will withstand daily wear and tear at the (sticky) […]
Category Archives: Countertop
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Quartz, stone cleaning
Concrete kitchen countertops: all you need to know
08
Aug
Aug
With the ‘industrial’ look highly popular, concrete is increasingly being seen across the UK’s homes. Just now, you’ll find it in everything from kitchen tables and countertops to floors. With concrete worktops, you can create a genuinely unique look, especially if you fit them on an island unit. Install countertops only in this material, or […]
31
Jul
Jul
Lockdown has caused many of us to see our homes through new eyes after spending so many weeks there. And your bathroom may well be one area you feel is ready for a refresh. One material you may not have considered using in this most personal and important of spaces is quartz. But in fact […]
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Six things to know before selecting marble kitchen worktops
15
Jul
Jul
Marble is one of the most sought-after materials on today’s market. Its gorgeous appearance gives it some serious clout. (This natural stone is also a popular bathroom choice.) But there are a few things you need to know before choosing these surfaces. There are different finishes You may think of marble as a purely polished […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Travertine, Worktop
Balance kitchen countertops with a statement backsplash
07
Jul
Jul
You may not have previously thought about them much, but backsplashes can be great features. They make a statement and express individual personality. They may be functional, but that doesn’t make them necessarily uninspiring or boring. Indeed, it’s one part of your kitchen where you can have some fun with the design. And there are […]
23
Jun
Jun
Due to recent events, more of us are keen to keep our homes germ-free. The kitchen is of course a key concern. It’s a room we particularly want to keep spotless. After all, we cook and (often) eat in it every day. Anything which comes into contact with food is a potential source of contamination. […]
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May
May
With lockdown now a month old, most of us are spending more time at home. So you may well be taking a closer look at your kitchen. And you may be thinking about refitting it once restrictions are lifted. Concrete countertops may not spring immediately to mind. But at least one respected designer is now […]
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Thinking about revamping your kitchen in lockdown?
16
May
May
We’re all spending far more time at home these days, and lockdown could actually present the ideal chance to take a closer look at where you live and think about any changes or upgrades you might want to make. Of course, the kitchen is the most important room in the house, and one thing you […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Spring cleaning in the time of corona: further tips
08
May
May
April and May are clearly always the best times of year for spring cleaning. But, in 2020, this activity seems to have acquired a new significance. This time around, it’s about sanitising surfaces and spaces as well as removing the winter-long build-up of grime. We know we’ve mentioned this topic before, but there’s a lot […]
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Apr
Apr
There’s a reason why we call the kitchen the heart of the home. It’s where we cook, often eat, gather and socialise with family and friends. So it’s a room that deserves to be stylish as well as functional. One way of creating your dream room is with the addition of quartz countertops. These offer […]