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Design guides

Quartz Worktop Buying Guide

Learn more about the benefits of choosing quartz for your work space, as well as the different types of countertops available and how to bring this luxe look into your home.

What are the benefits of quartz?

Made from premium engineered stone, quartz provides a solid finish as well as a consistent pattern and colour within the home. Read on to discover more benefits.

Hardwearing material

Constructed using a mix of ground quartz, resin and polymers, quartz is extremely robust and resilient to stains and scratches. This makes it less susceptible to damage and keeps it looking newer for longer.

High-shine finish

The polished, glossy finish and uniform pattern of quartz gives it a high-end look that will add a premium feature to a room. Available in a variety of colours and lengths, it is easily customised to create a bespoke fit.

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Low maintenance

Quartz repels bacteria because of its non-porous texture. This makes it a hygienic choice that is easy to clean and requires little upkeep, helping it stand the test of time and become a strong long-term investment.

What are the different types of quartz counters?

New colours and lengths have been added to our range to meet the popular demand of quartz among builders and their customers. Here we explain the different types.

Go bright with white

Choose a standout neutral with a white quartz counter. Great for creating a luxe look, the fresh swathes of clean lines reflect light around the room to make it feel more spacious.

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Create calm with grey

Introduce sweeping cool tones to a room by choosing a deluxe grey quartz counter. The chic shade blends with a variety of decors and can be used to create a serene environment.

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Back classic black

Bring dramatic, bold shades to a design scheme with black quartz counters. The dark colour can minimise the appearance of marks and will make a powerful tonal contrast when paired with a neutral palette.

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Bring out beige

Warm up a neutral palette or lighten a bold theme with our new choice of beige quartz counters. The neutral shade fits seamlessly into rooms inspired by earthy features.

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Use longer lengths

Create leading lines that show off the premium nature of this material with a longer length. It ensures there are fewer joins when fitting a work space within a large or open-plan layout.

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Add an island

Generate additional workspace and a statement centrepiece with a quartz island. It expands the luxurious look of a room is specifically designed to fit an island space for hosting and food prep.

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Choose shorter lengths

A new selection of shorter length quartz counters is now available, great for those with smaller layouts saving on material waste. These lengths can be used for bespoke design features.

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Have a decorative edge

Enjoy a subtle bevelled profile that softens the counter edges and leaves a clean finish. It enhances a sleek, minimal style and reduces the chances of chipping or damage along the edging.

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Four ideas to create your quartz work area

Get inspired by the four design tips below that can be used to bring quartz into any home.

Introduce marble

Enhance a design inspired by rich textures and sleek lines with the new white marble quartz counter. It brings a look of refined opulence to a room and works well in a pared-back scheme.

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Think glitz

Turn the work space into a striking focal point by choosing a mirror chip design. The glass chips embedded into the counter reflect the light for a sparkling finish and a spacious feel.

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Create a border

By adding a matching quartz upstand to your work space, it will create a professional finish and unified look that will also neatly conceal any joins between the counter and the wall.

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Mix and match

Blend two counter materials – such as black mirror chip quartz and brown oak block effect – to create an eclectic contrast of organic accents that creates a dynamic focal feature.

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