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The festive season brings families, friends and multiple meals.  This means a bustling kitchen that see more activity in a few weeks than the rest of the year combined.  While you stone worktops are built for everyday use, the festive period means extra heat, spills, stains and foot traffic that can put natural and engineered […]

If a 2026 kitchen or bathroom renovation is on your mind, it may feel like you have plenty of time, but it’s smart to begin planning now.  And although they might be the last things to be fitted, it’s worth thinking about your choice of worktop early.  If you are thinking about stone worktops, they […]

Beautiful design should stand the test of time, and that’s why we are proud of our Eterno range, an exclusive collection of premium quartz surfaces crafted to bring enduring elegance, practicality, and performance to every home and project we work on. Why Choose Eterno Quartz? The word Eterno means eternal, and that’s exactly what inspired this […]

If you are planning a kitchen refurb for 2026, we’ve got some top tips for the hot trends in kitchen worktops.  Kitchen design in 2026 is all about natural textures, expressive details, and confident choices. Whether you’re planning a full renovation or simply looking for inspiration, the latest worktop trends offer plenty of ways to […]

It’s easy to get swept up in the latest kitchen trends when planning your renovation.  Bold veining, dramatic colours and matte finishes dominate social media and TV design shows. These looks grab attention immediately and it can be tempting to replicate them.  But kitchen trends come and go fast, but your worktops won’t. What feels […]

When you start planning your new kitchen, your research will likely find advertisements from large, national worktop suppliers, promising unbeatable prices.  It’s tempting to click, but before you do, it’s worth knowing the value of choosing an independent worktop supplier. Whilst value is important, buying worktops isn’t just about price. It’s about quality, service and […]

Every great kitchen has a little magic.  Sometimes it’s the lighting, sometimes it’s in the craftsmanship, and sometimes it’s in those clever details that make everything seem seamless.  This Halloween, we’re revealing the tricks and treats that turn a kitchen worktop from beautiful to breathtaking. Let’s discover the spooky secrets of kitchen design. The Tricks:  Design […]

When it comes to kitchen design, the choice of worktop makes a real impact.  Your worktop ties everything together, visually and functionally, and it’s often the element that people interact with most.  Yet, it’s also one of the most misunderstood design decisions. Most people start with colour or cost, but the smartest design consideration is […]

“I fell in love with how it looked, but I didn’t realise how much maintenance it would need” When it comes to kitchen worktops, aesthetics often drive the customer decision, but how the surface performs day to day is equally important.  A stunning workshop that’s hard to clean, scratches easily, or requires constant maintenance can […]

At The Granite House, we’re proud to be accredited as a Real Living Wage Employer. This commitment goes beyond a pay rate, it’s about valuing our team, supporting our community, and doing business the right way. What Is the Real Living Wage? The Real Living Wage is the only UK wage rate based on the actual […]