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Choosing the Right Edge for Your Quartz or Granite Worktop
Choosing the Right Edge for Your Granite or Quartz Worktop When planning a new kitchen or bathroom, it’s easy to focus on the big decisions like the colour of your stone or the layout of your space. But one often-overlooked detail that makes a big impact is the edge profile of your worktop. The right […]
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Timeless Style and Performance: Discover the Eterno Quartz Worktop Collection
We’re always looking to bring our customers something truly special with materials that combine quality, performance, and style in equal measure. That’s why we have created the Eterno Collection: a carefully curated range of premium quartz surfaces, available exclusively through The Granite House. What Makes the Eterno Collection Different? Unique Designs You Won’t Find Elsewhere […]
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How to Look After Quartz & Granite Worktops
Your Guide to Long-Lasting Beauty and Performance We know that investing in granite or quartz worktops is about more than just style — it’s about long-term value. With the right care, your surfaces can stay stunning and durable for decades. We can share with you exactly how to look after your worktops day-to-day, plus a […]
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Sustainable Kitchen Makeovers with Granite & Quartz
Sustainable Kitchen Makeovers with Granite & Quartz Durable, Beautiful, and Environmentally Conscious Kitchen Surfaces We believe great kitchen design should be both beautiful and responsible. As more homeowners prioritise eco-conscious living, we’re seeing a growing interest in sustainable kitchen makeovers — and it all starts with making smart choices about materials. Eco-Friendly Kitchen Upgrades Start […]
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2024 ‘What’s Hot and What’s Not’
We’re currently refurbishing our showroom so we’ve been turning our attention to the latest styles in cabinetry and features… Design leaders deVOL Kitchens and Plain English have shaken-up the traditional ideas of kitchen planning.  While the ’golden triangle’ of the hob, fridge & sink relationship still apply, we’re seeing much more creativity in terms of […]
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2024 Trends – Colours contrasts & forecasts
Entering a New Year with a new project on the horizon is a wonderfully positive start. All the decorating magazines are focussing on new trends for 2024, which is great for inspiration.  However, the investment in your kitchen needs to last longer than the ‘latest flash in the pan’ gizmo, so let’s look more closely […]
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World-Wide Worktops…the journey continues..
We finished 2022 looking at where natural stone worktops are sourced from and the inspiration behind the manufacture of quartz worktops.  The first instalment concentrated on Europe, now we’ll end 2023 by looking more globally at the rest of the world. India and Brazil are the world’s leading exporters of granite, with a wealth of […]
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