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Kitchen design is constantly evolving and one feature that has been transformed is the kitchen island.  Originating from the humble butcher’s block, islands can be state-of-the-art, multi-function centrepieces.  Encompassing a multitude of different design tastes and styles, islands offer practical solutions to many kitchen problems.  They form the hub of socialising & entertaining at home. […]

If you’re researching kitchen worktops, you’ve probably come across an array of new terminology describing veined quartz such as Statuario and Calacatta without really knowing what they all mean.  In this latest Blog, we’ll attempt to demystify some of these descriptions. Captivating Calacatta If a stone can be described as having charisma, then Calacatta has […]

The world of kitchens has been grey and white for what seems like forever. However that looks set to change as kitchen designs start to embrace more colour. You can either choose to add in subtle tones via your accessories, or go bold with the cabinets or worktops. Here are some of the latest trends. […]

If you’re tuning in to watch or attending the Chelsea Flower Show, look out for some stunning state-of-the-art outdoor kitchens being featured centre stage.  The latest trends in garden design include covered entertaining areas being incorporated, to overcome the changeable British weather. No longer does the start of the Barbecue season rely solely on the […]

Hands up who spent the Easter weekend with a paint brush in one hand and a chocolate egg in the other?  That’s because April is officially National Decorating Month. Moving on from our last Blog that focussed on spring-cleaning, perhaps it’s time to revamp the whole kitchen.  Replacing existing laminate or wood worktops could be […]

Spring is in the air…and so is spring cleaning!  Let’s take an in depth look at caring for your stone worksurface to keep it in tip-top condition.  Providing you take a few sensible precautions; your worktops should last for many years to come. All Surfaces – DO’S Wipe down daily with clean soapy water & […]

If you are taking timeout to surf the web for your new kitchen worktop, perhaps your web-browsing session will extend to planning a foreign holiday.  For this Blog, we’ll take a brief tour to discover where some quartz and granite worktops are sourced from. Northern Europe Starting closest to home, Unistone distribute natural stones and […]

The Granite House is excited to introduce 5 new quartz designs for 2023 to complement our existing best-sellers. Carrara inspiration Marble quarried since ancient times from the Carrara region in Italy, provides the design inspiration for Arabescato, Calacatta, Statuario and Venatino Quartz.  The individual characteristics of these natural stones has been skilfully translated into quartz, […]

Sparkle Season It’s December. And that means 2 things here at The Granite House. Firstly, we are now into our busiest month of the year. Santa’s workshop has got nothing on ours! The Granite House elves are super busy, making sure that all our customers get their kitchen and bathroom worktops in time for the […]

Men, Mental Health & Manufacturing November is all about our menfolk & looking after them.  Shockingly, suicide rates among UK men run at 78% compared to 22% for women, so it’s important we allow space and time to talk about their mental-health and well-being.  We need to promote a culture that encourages men to ‘Speak […]