What Is Sintered Stone and Why Is It Growing in Popularity?
Sintered stone is one of the fastest-growing materials in kitchen and interior design, but many homeowners still aren’t entirely sure what it is, or how it differs from quartz, granite or marble. In recent years, it has moved from a niche architectural material to a mainstream choice for worktops, splashbacks and feature surfaces. So what […]
Christmas Warning: The Food Most Likely to Damage Your Worktops
Christmas is a time for cooking, entertaining and a little controlled chaos in the kitchen. From mulled wine and mince pies to endless cheese boards, our worktops work harder at Christmas than at any other time of year. While stone worktops are designed to cope with everyday life, there are a few festive favourites that […]
Full-Height Backsplashes: Why This Trend Will Dominate 2026
Full-height stone backsplashes, or cladding. have been having a moment over the last few years and in 2026 this look is set to become one of the biggest design statements in kitchen design. Homeowners are moving away from standard 4in upstands and tiling and opting for the seamless, luxurious impact of a stone slab that […]
How To Protect Your Worktops Over The Christmas Period
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 […]
Planning a 2026 Renovation Project? Here’s Why You Should Choose Your Worktops Early
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 […]
The Eterno Collection – Timeless Quartz for Modern Living
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 […]
Worktop Trends to Watch in 2026
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 […]
Trend or Trap – How to Future Proof Your Worktop
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 […]
The Value Of Choosing An Independent for Your Kitchen Worktops
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 […]
Trick or Treat: The Spooky Secrets of Kitchen Design
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 […]