Will we have a White Christmas this year? The frosty, chilly start to December is forecast to make way to warmer weather so, at the moment, a snowy Christmas isn’t likely here in the South East.
One thing is for certain though: we are definitely having a White Christmas & New Year here at Affordable Granite as never have white sparkly kitchen worktops been as popular as they are right now.
Silestone Blanco Stellar by Cosentino
Every manufacturer of engineered stone for work surfaces produces their own version of sparkly white quartz. We have chosen to stock the Silestone Blanco Stellar (sometimes called Stellar Snow) by Cosentino. Blanco Stellar quartz work surfaces offer a good distribution of bright mirror flecks in a good white background. Silestone has a 25 year guarantee and we know that we are going to get the customer service support from them if we need it.
Other white and sparkly granite worktops that are particularly popular include the Mont Blanc Snow by Radianz, Blanco Luciente by Quarella and the aptly named Lapland by Cimstone.
Sometimes people worry that white worktops with white cabinets may be too bland or clinical, but in practice the sparkle gives added interest and enough contrast to avoid a boring look. The extra texture also makes it easier to live with, for a kitchen that is both attractive AND practical in use.
Here the mirror/grey flecks in the Silestone Blanco Stellar quartz make a practical worktop which complements the floor and wall tiles.
To view the case study for this kitchen please click here.
For a really bold contrast white mirror worktops can be teamed with a vibrant glass splash-back. Here is a really striking look with burgundy glass splash-backs contrasting the white mirror worktops.
LOOKING FOR COLOURED SPARKLY WORKTOPS?
If you love a bit of bling but don’t want white worktops, don’t worry because there are plenty of other options available. Silestone by Consentino have grey “Gris Stellar”, cream “Crema Stellar” and black “Negro Stellar”.
For a particularly striking sparkle how about Silver or Gold? The new “Jewel” collection from Cambria offers “Minera” and “Rosslyn” the jewel in the crown for any kitchen. For a smaller sparkle effect Cambria also make the lovely blue grey sparkly “Daron” and golden “Brightstone” work surfaces.
Also for smaller twinkly sparkles, Arenastone offer the very distinctive Mystico range of quartz by Santa Margherita.
Cambria Hampshire quartz
Cambria Princetown quartz
If plain coloured sparkly worktops don’t top your Christmas list, you may fancy a bit more pattern. The exciting new range from Cambria quartz may be just your thing. From the subtle oyster, mussel and white swirls of the Berwyn to the rich brown warmth of the Hampshire, and on to the regal purple and gold of the Princetown, there is a bit of glitz to suit everyone.
