Good design is in the touch
Beautiful in a photograph is one thing. Beautiful to live with is another. Start with the way a material feels, wears and fits your routine.
Use one main front finish, one worktop and a considered hardware detail. See the actual samples together before making a final choice.
The working surface
Use a trivet for hot pans and a chopping board for prep. Wipe spills promptly with mild
detergent.
Illustrative allowance: £480 per cabinet-run metre. An estimating simplification, not a
fabrication rate.
Natural stone needs a suitable sealing plan. Avoid acidic cleaners and confirm care with the
selected fabricator.
Illustrative allowance: £650 per cabinet-run metre. An estimating simplification, not a
fabrication rate.
Keep joints dry, wipe with a soft damp cloth and protect from direct heat.
Illustrative allowance: £190 per cabinet-run metre. An estimating simplification, not a
fabrication rate.
Daylight, edges, grain direction and the room around your kitchen can change how a finish reads. A consultation is the place to test your shortlist.
Plan a material conversation ↗Read the care notes