How to Choose Your Kitchen Worktops 

 

At The Pentland Kitchen Company, we believe the worktop is the crowning feature of any kitchen, marking the moment when your kitchen truly comes to life.

We offer a diverse selection of worktops to fit every budget and style, ensuring you find the perfect match for your needs.

In our latest blog, we explain the benefits of the worktops we offer and how they can enhance your kitchen.

Quartz Worktops
A top choice for high-use areas, quartz is incredibly durable. Unlike granite, quartz is non-porous, making it easy to maintain and resistant to bacteria. Its strength and elegance make it a fantastic investment for your kitchen especially if you’re a keen cook whose worktop is prone to splashes of hot oils or spices, or if you have little ones that will likely use your worksurfaces to paint, colour or even help you to prepare dinner.

Quartz, which is made from tiny pieces of natural quartz stone and resin, is a great option when you want the luxe look of marble, for instance, with a huge choice of colours and veined detailing that looks just like the real thing. Quartz can be subtle or sparkling, dramatic or demure, chunky or slimline. It’s easy to see why it’s hugely popular.

Granite Worktops
Granite worktops are another popular worktop choice due to their durability. Like quartz, they can hold up to the daily wear and tear that life throws at a kitchen. The noticeable difference between a quartz worktop and a granite worktop is they typically have a much larger pattern surface. This larger pattern makes them a bit of a showstopper – perfect for feature islands and modern kitchens that want to make a statement.

Dekton Ultra-Compact Surfaces
Known for its versatility and high resistance to heat, scratches, and stains, Dekton is perfect for those looking for a sophisticated and low-maintenance option.

Dekton is an ultra-compact surface crafted from a blend of over 20 minerals, resulting in a sleek, thin design that enhances your kitchen's aesthetic. Beyond its style, it offers exceptional practicality, being resistant to abrasion, scratches, impacts, water, and stains. Available in various sizes and slabs that can be seamlessly joined, it comes in multiple thicknesses and an extensive palette of colors and textures, including ultra-glossy, matte, and velvet finishes. Plus, it's a carbon-neutral product, making it a fantastic choice for eco-conscious homeowners.
 
Laminate Worktops
Laminate is surprisingly more durable than people might think, but certainly not as robust as natural stone. Laminate worktops are a popular choice due to their affordability, and wide range of designs. Made from layers of plastic and resin bonded to a core material, they offer a sleek finish that can mimic the look of natural stone or wood. Easy to clean and maintain, With countless colours and patterns available, laminate worktops can effortlessly complement any interior style.

Solid Wood Worktops
For a classic and warm finish, our solid wood kitchen worktops add an inviting touch to any kitchen while offering durability and charm. It’s important to note that solid wood worktops require a little bit more care than the more robust options above, but with careful maintenance, they are pretty timeless.

Solid wood worktops make a much smaller dent in the budget than stone worktops and in a farmhouse-style kitchen, there is nothing that says ‘classic’ like a traditional wooden worktop.

We take pride in the quality of our products and work closely with our trusted suppliers. Their extensive range means we can cater to virtually any requirement, so whatever style or budget, we can make your dream kitchen a reality.

One of the key advantages of choosing Pentland for your kitchen project requirements is our commitment to making the entire process seamless. From design to installation, we’re here to ensure everything goes smoothly.

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