Creating a Custom Marble Kitchen Island

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If you’re considering different options for your kitchen benchtop, a marble kitchen island may be the best option for a variety of reasons. 

Versatile in design and aesthetic, it also provides plenty of opportunity for infusing extra storage, working space and even dining areas. 

A custom cut marble kitchen island can transform just about any kitchen. To help you get started designing and conceptualising the right island benchtop for you, here’s a handy guide about everything you need to know. 

Why consider a Marble Kitchen Island?

Kitchen islands are defined as a freestanding kitchen benchtop that normally is located in the centre of a kitchen. While mobile benchtops exist, the majority of islands are permanently installed.

A variety of materials, such as wood, metal, concrete and stone, can be used for a kitchen island and many different features of your kitchen (e.g., cabinetry, cooktops, sinks, seating areas, bar fridges, wine storage, dishwashers etc.) can be incorporated into the benchtop itself.

Some of the many different benefits of a kitchen island include:

  • Extra workspace and food preparation area.
  • More storage opportunities and organisational potential.
  • Greater design flexibility.
  • Better foot traffic flow in your kitchen. 
  • Increased value to your home. 

Similarly, using marble stone offers many advantages too, such as:

  • High levels of durability and hardiness.
  • Style and aesthetic flexibility.
  • Easy to clean and maintain.
  • Adds to your home’s resale value.
  • Hygienic material for use in the kitchen. 
  • An amazing look!

How to Create a Custom Marble Kitchen Island

  1. Choose a Style

The first thing to understand about kitchen islands is that there is actually a lot of variety in style and type. The style that is right for you should be the first consideration you take into account. After all, each style comes with unique features that may affect the other options on the table. (No pun intended!)

Consider your kitchen before choosing your island. How big is it? What shape is it? What’s the general style of your kitchen and of your home in general?

The marble kitchen island needs to complement your interior design style while also being functional and practical in your existing kitchen space.  

Option 1: Traditional Island

Traditional kitchen islands often feature different materials as well as marble, such as wood, and can include details such as decorative moldings or raised panel cabinets. While quite versatile in application, being inoffensive and timeless, traditional benchtop islands may not be right for every kitchen if you’re opting for a unique aesthetic. 

Option 2: Modern

The benefit of a marble kitchen island is that you can just as easily create a contemporarily looking benchtop as a traditional one. Modern islands are sleek and minimalist with clean lines and monochromatic colouring. 

Option 3: Rustic

Marble can also be used to great effect to complement a rustic kitchen. Considering that marble is in fact a natural stone, it can perfectly complement classic rustic materials such as reclaimed wood or even brick.

Option 4: Industrial

The unique aesthetic of industrial kitchens may not appeal to everyone, but the raw and unfinished design is certainly bold and beautiful. You can achieve a marble kitchen island in an industrial style by using open shelves and/or cabinets.

Option 5: Custom

A custom kitchen island is exactly what it sounds like: a tailored benchtop to suit your particular preferences and needs. Consider a custom made marble sink incorporated into the top surface, for example. Or opt for a ‘waterfall’ island design. The benefit of marble islands is that there is plenty of scope and opportunity to customise and create the perfect look and feel for you. 

  1. Choose the Right Marble

Did you know that there is more than just one type of marble? While there are certainly classic styles of marble stone, think white shading with grey veining, there is actually an enormously wide range of marble types, colours, patterns and styles.

And that’s not all! Even the finish of your marble kitchen island can be customised to suit your preferences. Considering the aesthetic and style of your kitchen when looking at different types of marble is important. However, you may also want to bear in mind durability as well, as different types of marble may be best suited to different applications and exposure to daily activity. 

  1. Call in Euro Marble

The team here at Euro Marble are happy to help you every step of the way in the journey towards your custom marble kitchen island.

Of course, if you’re set and confident about your style and choice of marble, we’re ready as well! Contact our team about creating and building your marble kitchen island. We’ll help you understand everything you need to know about the sourcing, creating and installing of your brand new marble countertop.

  1. Care for your Marble

Nothing quite compares to a marble kitchen island, if we may say so ourselves. However, marble–while durable and hardy–does need some ongoing maintenance and care to ensure it looks and functions the way it ought to.

For one thing, clean up spills and liquids immediately to prevent staining. Never place hot pots or other items directly onto the marble and avoid cutting directly onto the stone where the surface could get scratched. 

Regular professional resealing will also help ensure that the marble itself remains non-porous and looks as amazing as it should. 

Let’s Talk Marble Kitchen Islands!

A custom cut marble kitchen island benchtop is a fairly affordable and easy way to take your entire home to the next level.
If you need any assistance in choosing the right marble or settling on the perfect kitchen benchtop design, make sure to speak to the Euro Marble team today. We’re here to help!

Choosing The Right Natural Stone Benchtop

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The biggest decision you will ever make when it comes to building a new or renovating an existing kitchen is “which natural stone material to choose for the benchtop?” Lets face it, in 2019 the choices are overwhelming with many different varieties and styles to choose from. This abundance of choice has made it difficult for consumers who are tying to balance the trade off between aesthetics and how the material will affect the kitchen’s performance.

For most contemporary and classical kitchen styles, natural stone benchtops like marble, granite and Quartzite have become the market favourite for their strong sense of authenticity and robust nature. There is no one size fits all solution and all these materials are good for differing reasons.

As is the case for most projects, the material selected for the desired space is dictated by the aesthetic nature of the slab, budget requirements and your threshold for maintenance. So to help ease the process, we have outlined below the three most common stones used in Kitchen spaces, their properties and ultimately how they will perform in the space.

Granite Benchtops

Granite is fairly low maintenance and a popular choice for a benchtop in this modern era simply because it is one of the most durable natural stones you can find. The low porosity of the stone makes it an extremely attractive solution for indoor and outdoor application and very well suited for kitchen benchtops. Although the stone is not as porous as other materials, it will still reaquire a proper sealing in order to prevent stains and help to maintain a fresh stone finish for years to follow. Frequent cleaning of the stone is also encouraged with a PH neutral gentle detergent to prolong the surface’s face.

Every slab of Granite that is quarried can be slightly or significantly different from each other. As such, no two kitchen benchtop surfaces will ever be the same and will vary in pattern and look. It is a material that is available in a wide range of colours and styles, some of which will be sure to meet your design intent and deliver the special look you are wanting to achieve.

Marble Benchtops

There is no denying that Marble is by far the best looking natural stone, an iconic marble kitchen benchtop option which has been quarried for centuries. Marble  is capable of giving a striking, timeless appearance to your kitchen area. The options with this stone are endless, with each slab presenting you with various patterns, colours and irregular veining. The most classic marble materials are white and grey based with subtle or strong grey veining like a Carrara or Calacatta marble material. Some examples are below:

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Marble is a little softer than Granite and requires regular maintenance and MUST be sealed to avoid staining. Food and drinks with acidic properties like lemon juice, orange juice, berries, chilli oil must be cleaned up promptly if spilled on the surface of the stone to avoid what is known as “etching”. Etching can be removed by re honing the benchtop however these marking are what help build the patina of the stone and give it a charming look over time.

Quartzite Benchtops

Quartzite is a natural stone that is designed by Mother Nature (often confused with the man made Quartz) used to add personality and drama to any space, often found in neutral colours with faint or swirling veins that closely resemble a marble. Quartz like crystals are often found in the stone which help to give the material a slight sparkle when light is reflected off the surface.

Quartzite materials shares very similar properties to a granite and are considered to be an excellent choice for kitchen benchtops. It is important to note that like all natural stones, Quartzite is not bulletproof and proper sealing by your stone professional is still required to prevent any liquids from being absorbed in. The stone still needs to be maintained with a gentle soap cleaner on a regular basis to maintain its beauty.

How To Repair Stone Benchtops

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Having a stone benchtop in your kitchen is simply wonderful. From the beauty of natural or engineered stone to the hardiness and durability of the material, nothing can stand up to the quality of a stone benchtop.

Both natural stone and engineered stone benchtops are made up of hard and long-lasting minerals. However, a ton of activity happens in the kitchen, there’s a lot of traffic around and past most benchtops and the benchtop itself sees a LOT of action.

So, despite your best intentions and the care and maintenance you invest into your stone benchtop, chips, cracks, stains and burns are possible, even if they’re unlikely and unfortunate.

The good news: All stone benchtops can be repaired to look and function as good as new.

The even better news: Quick, professional benchtop repairs is just a phone call away. If you need your damaged benchtop appraised or work to be done, give us a call on (02) 8585 2999.

Do you really need to repair your stone benchtop?

Even if the unsightly chip, crack or stain doesn’t bother your inner perfectionist designer, benchtop damage–especially in the kitchen–can be more than an aesthetic flaw.

Food and liquid can get into the cracks or chips causing bacteria or mould to grow, and more stainage. Even dirt and moisture can get trapped and cause more damage. All of this can be hard to clean and get worse over time.

The longer you leave damage both the worse it can get and the more difficult (and costly) it will be to repair when you eventually decide you need to do it.

Well, you ask, how exactly do you repair a stone benchtop?

Good question.

Most of the time, repairing a stone benchtop is straightforward and affordable if attended to in a timely fashion.

Cracks & Chips – Epoxy Resin

Epoxy resin, or polyepoxides for the scientifically literate, is a very strong adhesive. 

Epoxy resin is used for a number of building, construction and repairing applications, including repairing damaged stone benchtops.

Colour-matched epoxy resin (or resin with specifically added colour pigments to match the stone) is used to patch chips or fill in cracks. 

Once the resin hardens, the benchtop is smoothed and polished to make sure the previous damage cannot be seen still.

UV lights (often in combination with a special UV glue) and additional adhesives can also be used to help fix certain cracks or chips depending on their nature, placement and severity.

The benchtop is then sealed for a full, seamless repair job, and to help prevent further damage or staining.

If you’re attempting to fix small cracks or chips, you’ll need to ensure you clean the area with an ammonia-based cleaner and nylon brush beforehand, and dry it thoroughly before applying the epoxy resin and allowing it to set for 24 or so hours.

Can you use super glue?

Short answer: no.

Long answer: Definitely no. Super glue will not only fail to repair your benchtop, it could damage the stone further and will not hide the original damage in even a best case scenario.

Large Cracks

While rare, large and deep cracks to a stone benchtop can require a little more of a process for repairing.

If one side of the cracked benchtop has sunk or dropped, then it will need to be lifted and kept in place with a clamp while it is being repaired. Additional reinforcement and support might be provided to ensure the benchtop does not tilt again or put too much strain on the repaired crack.

If additional reinforcement is needed, the repairers will make sure it is not visible but rather contained underneath or within the benchtop (depending on your specific kitchen).

Stains & Burn Marks

Professionally supplied and installed stone benchtops all come sealed for resistance against stains from food or liquid spills. Overly acidic foods can still cause a stain if left unattended for too long.

Discolouration can also occur to stone benchtops that are not properly maintained and cared for over a long period of time. The use of harsh chemical cleaners or acidic  detergents can cause more harm than good and shouldn’t be used for getting rid of stains.

Burn marks can happen to a stone table if a very hot pot or pan is placed directly on the benchtop. While unsightly and damaging, most burn marks can still be removed and the benchtop restored by a professional.

Using a combination of stain removal polish and cleaner, as well as specialist sandpaper, benchtop repairers can often remove burn marks and have your benchtop looking just about as good as new.

Large Pieces

If a piece of your stone benchtop does break off, try to find and store any of the pieces you find. Small chips can be fixed with as closely a colour-matched epoxy resin as possible, but the best way to restore large breakages or chips is by reconnecting the different pieces instead of having to source new stone that matches the benchtop you have.

DIY Or Euro Marble?

That’s an overview for how stone benchtops are repaired, but the truth is that though there are plenty of detailed DIY instructions online, the most reliable and long-lasting way to repair stone is to get the professionals to do it. ESPECIALLY if the damage is extensive or left unattended for a long time.

We’d be happy to take a close inspection of your benchtop and walk you through all of the repair options available. Just give the Euro Marble team a call today.

For more information about stone benchtops, check out our other blog articles:

The Top Stone Kitchen Benchtop Ideas

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An artwork in itself, book-matched natural stone creates an enchanting vista that one could stare at all day. Two imposing slabs of stone opened up and placed next to one another like the pages of a book – perfect mirror-images of each other.

The effect?

A stunning continuance of the natural pattern within the stone, showing off the undulating colour and threads of dramatic veining. This compelling pattern gives rise to graceful elegance – a powerful inclusion to any interior space.

Book-matched Stone Installations

Now that we’ve confirmed its exquisiteness, how do you apply its allure in an interior space – whether that be a home or an office?

Book-matched stone is captivating, but also commanding, which is why it is most suited to be displayed across a large, uninterrupted area. Yet a backsplash will also benefit from its majestic presence.

Arabescato Marble

Book-matched Arabescato Marble is ideal for wall cladding in your bathroom or a feature wall, providing a soothing and glamorous finish.

Statuario Venato

A large kitchen island masterfully crafted from book-matched Statuario Venato sparks a striking appearance that adds a royal air to your interior.

Carrara marble

The ever-faithful Carrara marble provides an opulent statement when applied as flooring, the mirrored effect converting the room and infusing a sense of grandeur.

Which Stones Can be Book-matched?

All stones are not made equal, and some are better suited to be book-matched. Thus, it’s essential to approach a trusted natural stone consultant who knows exactly which types of stone will leave you with a dazzling pattern.

Many marble slabs provide vibrant movement, pronounced veining, and linear patterning throughout their façade that creates striking book-matched patterns. Calacatta Gold and Irish Green Marble are exemplary examples of the ideal façade.

The intense veining of Calacatta and the direct patterning of Irish Green marble create a magnificent mirrored effect.  This masterful application will create a delightful focal point in any contemporary space, infusing the area with a luxurious splash of drama.

Is Book-matching more costly than a typical installation?

Not necessarily. It might take a while to discover the ideal match for your specific space. To make this process as fast and smooth as possible, make sure to team up with skilled artisans and reputable consultants at a company with access to many quarries around the world.

Transform your Home/Office with Book-matching

Add an exclusive touch to your next living room, kitchen or bathroom project by incorporating an arresting book-matched marble facade. Mother nature’s exquisite artworks bring unrivalled beauty to any home or office – transforming it with charm, sophistication and style.

 A bespoke detail, unlike any other!

 Get in touch with us or head on over to our previous residential and commercial projects, be inspired and kick-start your imagination.

 Euro Marble is ready to transform your home – are you?

5 Stone Splashback Ideas For Your Kitchen

5 Stone Splashback Ideas For Your Kitchen

If you’re looking to design, renovate or update your kitchen there are a lot of elements to consider. One of the most subtle but influential design choices for you to make is your kitchen’s splashback.

What exactly is a splashback?

The splashback refers to protection on the parts of the wall where water, moisture, liquids, grease, food or oil might “splash back”. Common areas in the house to have splashbacks include kitchens, bathrooms and laundries. In the kitchen, benchtops are found behind the sink, stove, and cooktop. Some homes even have splashbacks behind the food preparation or work-bench area. This will of course depend on the design of your kitchen.

Splashbacks need to be effective and practical in use. Think about the amount of water, detergent, oil, and splashed liquid that goes flying around your kitchen while you’re cooking up a storm! A splashback that is overly porous and absorbs splashes, or one that isn’t easily cleaned, is going to cause you a lot of hassle over time.

However, that’s not where your splashback considerations end. While it needs to be functional, there’s also an understandable desire to make it fashionable as well. The design of your splashback can add tremendously (or detract) to the overall look and feel of your kitchen.

There are a lot of material options out there for great splashbacks, but we feel passionately about the benefits of stone. It’s stunning, luxurious, effective and endlessly customisable, and there are lots of choices even when it comes to stone.

But don’t worry! Help is just a ‘stone’s throw away’. We’ve curated 5 excellent stone splashback ideas for your kitchen to get you started on your search.

Marble Stone Splashbacks

Marble is an incredibly beautiful looking stone. Whether you prefer the classic white and veiny look of a Calacatta Belgia marble, the richness of Black Fantasy, or the unique earthy-red-and-white of Rosso Francia, there’s a ton of choice!

Marble brings a true sense of luxury and elegance to a home and when used in a kitchen’s design it will elevate the entire room. Most commonly, marble splashbacks consist of large slabs or tiles giving the splashback a seamless, clean visual aesthetic.

Marble can also be used for a variety of kitchen applications, including dining tables, benchtops and floors, making the creation of a complementary design of the entire kitchen simple.

On a practical level, marble is extremely effective in protecting your wall from splashes of water or splatters of grease. Its hardiness gives it a natural resistance to heat, which is an important factor considering its placement near and behind stoves. Marble is a durable and long-lasting natural stone making the idea of a marble splashback a sound investment in quality kitchen protection.

To check out Euro Marble’s full range of marble styles and find out more information about the benefits of a marble stone benchtop, check out our webpage.

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Natural Stone – Small, Bulging Tiled Splashback

Natural stone is a very popular choice. Quarried from around the world, there’s no limit in the variation of designs and styles available. Uniquely, because natural stone occurs naturally (of course!) no two stones are exactly alike, which makes this stone splashback idea even more appealing!

The small and bulging natural stone tile look provides a real sense of depth to your splashback that will reverberate throughout the kitchen. Made up of a series of (most likely) rectangular tiles of natural stone, the differing depths of each stone make for an uneven but astonishingly appealing look. If you’re looking for a stone splashback that really stands out, the bulging stone tile works a treat. There are a lot of natural stone materials to choose from—you can have a read through many of them here—but no matter which you choose, the jagged, protruding design will certainly make a statement.

Natural stone is a renowned tough material. Its hardiness will prevent scratches and stains, even during the wildest of cooking sessions. A well-maintained natural stone splashback is also easy to clean ensuring your kitchen will look as brand new as the day you installed it for many years to come.

If this particular stone splashback idea piques your interest, have a look around our website for the variety of natural stone designs and colours, especially on the onyx and semi-precious stone pages.

Natural Stone – Large, Smooth Tiled Splashback

If you liked the practicality of the natural stone splashback but don’t particularly feel fond of the bulging, small stone look then a large, smooth natural stone tiled splashback will be right up your alley.

Of course, like our previous splashback idea suggestion, you’ll still enjoy the benefits of a durable, stain resistant natural stone backing. Only in this case the aesthetic will be different. Instead of a series of smaller stone tiles, with some bulging out, this splashback contains a number of larger stone tiles all of which are smooth.

The elegant nature of this brick-like design combined with the impressive luxuriousness of natural stone make this idea a real winner. We recommend considering some of the still popular but less top-of-mind natural stone materials, such as travertine and limestone. Another great option is quartzite, which is unique because it does not require sealing and is particularly non-porous, meaning it’s a fantastic splashback choice.

Granite Splashback

Granite natural stone is a particularly popular kitchen material. Part of the reason for this is because it’s very resistant to splashes and stains. Another part of the reason is because it’s available in a lot of colours, styles and prices. One last part of the reasoning is just that it simply oozes classiness.

If you’re looking for a particular colour for your splashback, granite offers you a fantastic range of choice. Prefer black? Or want red, blue, green, or something unique? Granite’s got it all! The unique granular design of granite will give your splashback a complex and detailed aesthetic that is nothing short of spectacular. If you have or are planning on incorporating wood in your kitchen, granite is a very smart option as it complements wood-based styles as well.

Like the other natural stones, granite is a very durable material and will definitely make installing it as a splashback worth your money. Another reason why granite is a great splashback idea is because there are various price points for different options. So, whether money is no obstacle or you’re working to a really tight budget granite will work for you.

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Granite Marble Splashback 1

If you’d like to find more information about granite and the many different options and colours available, click here.

Engineered Stone Splashbacks

Distinct from natural stone, engineered stone does not occur naturally in the earth. Though primarily composed of quartz (one of the hardiest of natural stones) engineered stone is manufactured.

There are lots of reasons why engineered stone is a great splashback idea for your kitchen. Firstly, while just as resistant against stains and scratches as natural stone, engineered stone does not need to be sealed/resealed. It’s completely non-porous meaning it makes for a very hygienic option for your kitchen.

Due to the fact that engineered stone is manufactured and not quarried, the style of your engineered stone can be more customisable to your preferences or existing kitchen.

Another huge plus to using engineered stone splashbacks is that it’s a more affordable option when compared to most natural stones. If price is a concern for you, seriously consider engineered stone.

Let Us Help You With Your Splashback

Those are our 5 excellent stone splashback ideas for your kitchen. We know though that your journey to finding the right splashback is just beginning. You want to be able to rest assured you’ve chosen the right style and material to really make your investment worth it.

Why don’t you get in touch and have a chat to the team at Euro Marble. We’re here for you: Contact us today on (02) 8585 2999.

What Makes The Best Material For Your Kitchen Benchtop

What Makes The Best Material For Your Kitchen Benchtop

There’s a lot to consider when trying to choose which material you want to use for your kitchen benchtop. At Euro Marble, we provide a whole variety of natural stone materials including granite, quartzite, marble, and onyx.

While all of these options make unique and wonderful kitchen benchtops in their own right, how do you choose which one suits you the best?

We like to approach selecting the best material by following the Four Fs:

  • Function
  • Fashion
  • Finance
  • Fit

Function

First and foremost, your kitchen needs to be functionable. If it doesn’t suit what you plan on using it for then your benchtop has probably failed you from the outset.

Are you planning on cooking up a storm most nights? Do you love entertaining moderately-sized crowds? Do you have children who might not be quite as careful not to spill as you are? Are you a “clean it in the morning” type of person, or do you feel an itching to clean up as you go?

All of these considerations will determine how high a priority durability is for you. All natural stone benchtops, when cared for and maintained correctly, can last for a significant period of time. But if you’re expecting a moderate number of spills, maybe the porous and easily-stainable marble isn’t a good fit for you. If you’ve got young children and want a benchtop that’s impervious to their scratches, granite might be more practical.

Fashion

Your home centres around your kitchen and your kitchen centres around your benchtop, so it’s pretty important that you get a design that suits your preferred style and matches seamlessly with your house.

Of course, this is largely up to personal taste. Do you prefer the veiny, milky clouds of marble? Or do you love the intricate specks of granite?

In terms of colour, all of our natural stone kitchen benchtops boast a variety of shades and designs. But you might just fall in love with our unique mint green marble or the impressive intricacy of Azul Bahia granite. If fashion is your highest priority, you may want to choose your material according to its availability in a colour of your choosing. You can check all of our colour options here.

Finance

You can’t discuss different kitchen benchtop materials and ignore the cost factor. Every material comes at a different price. Your budget and price sensitivity could affect which material best suits your kitchen.

For example, marble and onyx kitchen benchtops are among the pricier materials, while granite can range depending on the type you choose. Quartzite stone is considered one of the more affordable materials, especially as it does not need to be resealed like some of the others do.

And, of course, it’s not just the initial cost of purchasing the materials and paying for installation. Granite might not be the cheapest material to choose from, but it’s durability and strength might keep it from being chipped or scratched and save you repair costs down the line.

Have a think about your budget and what’s the best use of your money to achieve your desired kitchen.

Fit

The last of our four Fs to consider is the fit. Because every kitchen is different, every kitchen has specific requirements which might affect which is the best benchtop material to use.

For example, granite kitchen benchtops are carved out of a single slab. This means that you need to ensure it will fit the way you want it to in your kitchen. Or if you’re building a house, your architect needs to take this into account with the design. Quartzite on the other hand is fabricated differently and offers a much more customisable solution in terms of fit and size. Then there’s marble: a very heavy natural stone that can only be installed if there’s strong enough support underneath it.

How is your kitchen laid out? Are you able to fit any size stone bench you want? Which material offers you the flexibility you need?

Kitchen Benchtop Materials

To make it a bit easier for you, we’ve summarised briefly the four different natural stone materials we recommend for kitchen benchtops. Go through the four Fs for each one to see which is the best for you.

Granite

Granite is amongst the more durable of materials and one of the most resistant to scratches. It’s available in a ton of colours and comes at a range of prices. Cut from a single slab, it takes a lot of energy and waste to produce a granite benchtop. Find out more here.

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Azul Bahia 1

Marble

Marble is a luxurious-looking natural stone but requires special installation and maintenance. Less scratch and stain resistant, marble makes up for its porousness with its sheer beauty. Want to read more about marble benchtops? Click here.

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Calacatta Oro Borghini Extra Sample

Quartzite

Quartzite is also one of the hardest kitchen benchtop materials and comes at a more affordable price. Reasonably environmentally-friendly in its fabrication, quartzite comes pre-sealed and incredibly resistant to scratches, stains and damage. Check out our website for more information.

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superwhite quartzite

Onyx

Onyx is amongst the most luxurious of all materials and while it comes with a price tag, it also comes with a reputation for being beautiful enough to be used in jewellery. It’s just that pretty! Available in a number of colours, it’s becoming more popular for use as kitchen benchtops. For more information and to see some samples for yourself, click here.

There you go! A complete breakdown of what makes the best kitchen benchtop material. If you’d like to peruse our full offerings, you can do that here. And if you’d like to chat to one of our experts about your specific kitchen, please give us a call today!

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The Best Benchtops To Add Magic To Your Home

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Upgrading your kitchen is a sure-fire way of investing in the future value of your home.

But although a complete kitchen renovation can be an incredibly exciting adventure, it can also be a costly and lengthy exercise. If time and money isn’t an object, it’s always preferable to start afresh and reconsider almost every kitchen element.

If you’re on a very tight budget or can’t part with your kitchen for a few weeks, then changing up your benchtops pack the biggest punch of kitchen upgrades.

Natural stone benchtops add instant sophistication to your home and among the vast selection, there are plenty of affordable options! But although a myriad of possibilities is exciting, it can be quite daunting to make a final selection.

That’s why we’ve done the homework for you and present the top natural stone benchtops you should consider, including a specific stone recommendation in each variety!

The No-fuss Yet Striking Benchtop

Quartzite comes out a winner in many categories, especially in the low-maintenance department.

If you spend days on end in your kitchen, rustling up one scrumptious treat after the other, a quartzite benchtop is ideal.

Being non-porous makes quartzite one of the easiest to maintain benchtops while also being a more cost-effective option upon installation. Coupled with its durability and aesthetics comparable to marble, this stone promises incredible value.

Superwhite Quartzite

Transform your kitchen into a smouldering show-stopper with our Superwhite Quartzite’s elegant facade. You’re bound to fall in love with the magnificent mix of silver-grey, chiffon white, and splashes of smokey grey perfection.

The Ultra-luxurious Benchtop

Few things in life boast such inherent palatial qualities as marble. The Taj Mahal and Statue of David are just 2 examples that beautifully show off marble’s regal nature.

Together with each marble stone’s uniqueness and the burst of colour variations available, it’s hard to beat the luxury of marble benchtops.

With a tad of tender loving care, your marble benchtops will provide decades of decadence.

Verde Tinos Marble

Marble’s captivating nature is on full display in the enigmatic emerald, juniper and pine green facade of Verde Tinos. Inviting graceful green marble benchtops into your kitchen will create a striking impression to infuse every day with bold, unapologetic charm.

The Evergreen Benchtop

Granite has long since been a favourite benchtop choice and when you admire all the variants, it’s easy to see why! When polished to perfection, the attractive granular and crystalline facade adds a delightful sheen that beautifully showcases Granite’s magnificence.

Its naturally hard composition promises a life-time of sophisticated service when coupled with proper maintenance.

Turquoise Green Granite

Installing Turquoise Green Granite benchtops in your kitchen is a stylish statement that you’ll never regret! Dramatic yet elegant, frosty yet vibrant, it’s spectacular facade is bound to be a fascinating talking point at many a dinner party.

Although we’ve highlighted only 3 magnificent stones, any home could benefit from our range of over 150 natural stones. Whether you’re after demure elegance or dramatic flair, mother nature has made an incredible variety available, and we can’t wait to share them with you!

What Determines The Price of Granite Benchtops

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Granite is a highly sought-after benchtop material due to its robust and durable properties. Using granite benchtops in a commercial or residential application is a sound investment, especially if they are heavily used. Granite can stand the test of time in terms of both durability and aesthetics.

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9 Ways to Protect Your Natural Stone Benchtops

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We all know that natural stone materials are among the most beautiful in the world and are often preferred over man made materials due to their one of a kind nature and aesthetics. Natural stone help to add a unique personality to any space it finds itself in, however not everyone knows how to care for it.

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There’s More To Choosing a Kitchen Benchtop Than Colour

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Colour matching your stone kitchen benchtop to the rest of your interiors is an important element and process throughout your kitchen renovation or re design. However, there are many more factors to consider when shopping around for the right material and we outline some of these within the article

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