House-Keeping headaches solved

Has your utility room become a neglected, dumping ground full of dirty laundry? It really doesn’t have to be like that! The return in popularity of home make-over shows, think Angela Scanlon ‘Your House Made Perfect’, Kirstie Allsop ‘Love It or List It’ or Stacey Solomon ‘Sort Your Life Out’ all have maximising space as […]

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Boot Rooms & Laundry Rooms

When space is at a premium, stacking the washing machine and tumble dryer provides a quick win. Hiding them behind a door will keep things looking tidy & keep the noise down. Running the quartz or granite worktop through tall cupboards as a visible edge, is a detail that keeps the room looking stylish as well as practical. Small details can make all the difference.

Calling all dog owners…leaving a cubby-hole in the base cabinets to house a dog bed is a novel idea. Cladding the sides with quartz will also ensure Fido’s space is easy to keep clean and stays odour free.

Including a deep Belfast or extra-large sink will complete the laundry facilities for a busy household – and might even double up as a space to wash the dog!

Walk-in Pantries

Traditional shaker-style kitchens are often used to good effect in combination with internal Crittall glass doors. They will form a walk-in pantry worthy of any Grand Design home. Zoning areas of the kitchen is great and allows for some inspirational display ideas. Matching or even contrasting worktops and shelving in quartz, granite or marble is practical too, acting to keep food items cool.

If decorative brackets are used to support & fix the shelving, we can pre-drill holes in the quartz.

Utilising Offcuts

When renovating a small project, choosing from our selection of offcuts can help to keep the costs down. They come in all shapes, sizes and colours so with a little imagination we’re sure to have something to fit your scheme. Many are from the leading suppliers we work with; Cimstone, CRL, Caesarstone, Silestone, Compaq and Unistone to mention just a few.

Pay a visit to our Bicester showroom and you can’t fail to notice the choice on offer. So, if you haven’t already visited – what are you waiting for? We’re open 6 days a week – come and find us at 42 Murdock Road, Bicester OX26 4PP.

Stone features beyond the kitchen including marble bathroom vanity, black marble fireplace surround, stone shower enclosure and granite window sill.

Stone Features Beyond the Kitchen: Fireplaces, Bathrooms and Utility Rooms

Stone worktops are most often associated with kitchens, but stone features also enhance many other areas of the home as well. Fireplaces, bathrooms and utility rooms are three areas where stone can add both practicality and design impact. Granite, quartz, marble and sintered stone all offer durability, visual depth and long-term performance. These qualities make […]

From Functional to Focal Point: Your Guide to Stone Fireplaces

A fireplace naturally draws the eye the moment you enter a room. Even when unlit, it anchors the layout, giving furniture a direction and the space a sense of purpose. People arrange seating around it, sit beside it and instinctively treat it as the centre of the room. Because of that, the material surrounding the […]

The Granite House business card displayed on a stone sample inside the Bicester showroom, showcasing local craftsmanship and personal service.

What Makes A Good Stone Fabricator? 7 Things to Look For

When planning a new kitchen, most customers focus on colour, material and price, including for worktops. Many high street kitchen retailers will have a selection of stones, but often choosing the stone isn’t the most important decision; it’s who fabricates and installs it. Two kitchens can use the same quartz slab and end up looking […]

white quartz waterfall kitchen island with grey veining

The Quartz vs Laminate Debate – Why Quartz Is Often the Smarter Choice for Your Kitchen

When planning a new kitchen, choosing a new worktop can feel like a big decision. Many customers initially lean towards laminate, assuming quartz is a significant jump in cost. But once the explore the options properly, they often discover something surprising. Quartz isn’t that different in cost to premium laminate and the added benefits can […]