The current health crisis is clearly a time of worry for most of us. And we don’t know when the coronavirus pandemic will ease. But there are many simple things we can all do to prevent infection – and infecting others, from handwashing and social distancing to, of course, most importantly, just staying at home. […]
Category Archives: Quartz
If you made a New Year’s resolution to keep your kitchen clean and tidy, and are finding you’re flagging a month or two into 2020, you’re not alone. But we’re here to help! So here’s a list of six key things that could be clogging up your kitchen countertops. They can be key collectors of […]
There could be any number of reasons why you don’t feel able to fit full-length marble kitchen countertops. These could range from not having enough space to the expense. (No one would ever claim marble was a particularly cheap material.) However, marble is now used in homes in some pretty unexpected ways, for example as […]
The new year may have caused you to take a good look around your home. And if you’re among then growing number of people opting to improve their property rather than move, the kitchen could be a great place to start. After all, it’s the heart of the home. It’s where a household mingles, prepares […]
It may be the end of January, but it’s not too late to make some resolutions for 2020. One could be a better focus on your kitchen surfaces. After all, if these are not spotless, the rest of your house can also start to feel slightly grimy. Equally, of course, you will be inviting bacteria […]
Are you lucky enough to have installed a quartz or granite countertop in your kitchen or bathroom recently.? Or perhaps just waiting for one to be finished? You’ll want your fittings and cabinets to complement your sparkling new worktop. After all, a good worktop is often a kitchen’s centrepiece. It acts as the foundation and sets […]
If you’re looking to update your kitchen in the New Year and are in the mood to be style-conscious, experts have revealed their predictions for the top interior design trends of 2020. Out with the old… To kick off with some of the trends on their way out, these include pastel shades, oversized wall clocks, […]
If you’ve recently bought a quartz countertop for your bathroom or kitchen, congratulations! As a result, you’ll love the elegance this hardwearing stone can lend your home. In terms of looking after your worktops, and keeping them looking their best, so here are the five top things NOT to do: Don’t throw away the manufacturer’s […]
That time of year when every inch of kitchen space is likely to be at a premium is rapidly approaching. So it’s worth having a good old clear-out ahead of the festive season – especially if you’re playing host this year. And countertops are where a lot of the clutter can accumulate over time. Start […]
Not everyone who buys a new kitchen worktop in a natural stone such as marble, granite or quartz fully appreciates the importance of getting the thickness of the countertop right. What are my options? Essentially, if you’re going for quartz countertops, there are three choices of thickness, 1cm, 2cm and 3cm. However, usually 1cm is […]