Spillages which leave a stain behind are part and parcel of daily life. Over the course of your time in a property, you’re bound to knock things over at some point, and drop and splash liquids. Unfortunately, if you’ve had an accident with something like red wine, or anything acidic, and you get the liquid […]
Category Archives: Worktop
Countertop, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Designs on small kitchens: how you can get creative
27
Nov
Nov
In London, of course, space is always at a premium. So if your kitchen area is on the compact side, you’re not alone. You demand a lot from this space day after day, so this key room needs to be simple to navigate. Ideally, cooker, sink and fridge will form a sort of triangle, fairly […]
Concrete Restoration, Floor Cleaning, Patio cleaning, pressure washing, Worktop
Interior décor: homing in on concrete
21
Nov
Nov
Concrete was perhaps once synonymous with dreary-looking structures and people considered it a functional, even industrial material. But that’s no longer the case. In fact, this substance is a lot more versatile than you realise. And it can help create a unique look in your home. Perhaps unsurprisingly, concrete and its variants, including terrazzo, have […]
22
Oct
Oct
Hit Channel 4 show The Great British Bake Off returns to our screens this autumn. Paul Hollywood, Prue Leith and Noel Fielding will be back alongside new face Matt Lucas. It’s likely to whip up another baking craze across the land, as it has done in previous years. So sales of baking ingredients and equipment […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Quartz vs. granite kitchen worktops: which are best?
15
Oct
Oct
If you’re one of the growing number of homeowners looking to enjoy the beauty of natural stone surfaces in your kitchen, you may well have narrowed down your choice to granite and quartz. Clearly, this is a long-term decision, so you need to be sure you make the right one. It isn’t always easy, because […]
Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Some things you may not have known about marble
07
Oct
Oct
For centuries, people have turned to marble for everything from temples to luxury hotel interiors. Timelessly beautiful and striking, this elegant natural stone can add warmth, class and opulence to just about any building. Additionally, it’s versatile enough to work with almost any texture or colour you want. And people use it for floors, patios, […]
30
Sep
Sep
Quartz makes an unbeatably versatile addition to any home, and you can use it in the bathroom or in beautiful kitchen worktops. This stone comes in a range of colours and patterns, and usually comprises a mix of natural quartz and durable resins. Get your kitchen Covid-clean! In these odd times of coronavirus, kitchen hygiene […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Marble, stone cleaning, Worktop
Marble kitchen worktops – understanding the benefits
21
Sep
Sep
We thought it was high time we offered a recap of the benefits marble can bring to a home. This natural stone looks elegant in bathrooms as well as kitchens. But it also offers a number of other advantages you may not be aware of: Affordability Of course, ‘expensive’ may be an adjective that springs […]
Concrete Restoration, Countertop, Floor Cleaning, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Considering a fresh kitchen colour? Try the new black!
07
Sep
Sep
For decades, white has been the default choice of colour for kitchens, albeit with some dalliances along the way with shades such as avocado. Or perhaps even turquoise and pink during the post-war era. But in recent years, black has become an increasingly sought-after kitchen hue. Think glossy kitchen cabinets, alongside black marble worktops with […]
Countertop, Granite Cleaning, Marble, Quartz, stone cleaning, Worktop
Which are the most child-friendly kitchen countertops?
24
Aug
Aug
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) […]