Guides
Worktop guides
Straight answers on choosing, costing, planning and caring for stone worktops — written from how the work is actually done, with sources, not generic filler.
Choosing a material
Choosing a worktop colour to match your kitchen
Should the worktop match the floor or the cabinets? Light or dark? Here is a simple, designer-approved way to pick a worktop colour that pulls the whole kitchen together.
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Granite vs quartz vs porcelain worktops — which is right for you?
The three most popular worktop materials compared on looks, durability, maintenance and where each works best — in plain English, with no hype.
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Quartz vs porcelain for outdoor kitchens — the honest UV and heat guide
Outdoor kitchens punish the wrong material. Here is the straight story on UV fading, heat and why porcelain is usually the safe choice — and when an outdoor-rated quartz works.
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How much do worktops cost in the UK?
An honest, indicative guide to UK worktop prices — what drives the cost, what a quote includes, and why a firm figure only comes after a survey.
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Worktop edge profiles explained — square, pencil, bullnose, ogee and bevel
The edge profile changes how a worktop looks and feels more than people expect. Here is what the five common profiles are, which suit which kitchen, and which are kindest in a busy home.
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