Once you have come to a decision that you are to have a new kitchen or bathroom, the next stage is determine which worktop to elect. Various factors will influence that choice including prices, the word of mouth of others, durability, appearance and general feel good factor.

 

Unquestionably, stone is above all other counter choices, regardless of what the most important functionality requirement upon which to make your final choice. Stone work surfaces offer the most fabulous finish of all worktop options. Lots of homeowners are of the misconception that they are highly priced but a great percentage of this illusion is owing to their friends and families countertops being bought through a middleman. If you communicate directly with the factory, you will be taken aback with what considerable cost savings can be obtained.

 

False assumptions also influences buyers perception of the durability of a stone countertop, it really is about opting for the right worktop for the correct environment. For example, you would not wear sandals in the snow, but it does not stop sandals being a great choice of shoe in the right conditions. This also applies to every variable of stone, if you use great amounts of spices, herbs or exotic vegetables within your cooking, Turmeric for example, then the use of a light coloured, absorbent stone is not a good countertop choice.

 

We have included here nine various stone options for consideration to include within your project. Underneath each we highlight the materials use and strengths. Have a look around the pages of each of the materials to get a feel for the appearance and it’s best utilisation. If you have a question, please get in touch, after all that is what we are here for. We are the experts in stone and look forward to hearing from you to discuss how we can best serve your requirements.