There are lots of things to consider when it comes to planning and designing your new kitchen extension. However, one of the critical features of this much-used space in your home has to be your worktops.
You may think that worktops are relatively straightforward to choose from, but when you consider the wealth of options open to you, it is easy to get overwhelmed and not be sure of what to choose.
To help you choose the right worktop for your kitchen space, we have put together our complete guide to kitchen worktops.
Ask yourself the right questions
Before you start to think about which kitchen worktop is right for you, you need to ask yourself some key questions about what you are looking for. What budget do you have, whether you have enough knowledge to do it yourself or need a professional to do it for you?
You also want to think about whether you need the worktops to be heat-resistant and how easy to clean and wipe them down you need them to be.
Once you have this in mind, then you can think about colour, texture and materials too.
Granite worktops
One of the most popular types of worktops for kitchens has to be granite worktops. They are not only stylish, but they have a feel of luxury to them too. This will add a sense of quality to your kitchen.
Granite worktops are durable and functional, which you will want to have in this busy space, and because they are a natural stone, they come in a wealth of shades and patterns.
Quartz worktops
Whilst quartz worktops are man-made, they are just as durable as natural stone. Quartz is scratchproof, and it can also withstand chipping too. All of which makes them low-maintenance.
Quartz worktops are known to be eco-friendly; this is largely down to the fact that they contain waste materials. Something which is important to many homeowners.
Ceramic worktops
A versatile and hygienic worktop option is ceramic. These worktops also come in various colours and textures, which means that they can fit in with any kitchen style and colour. Ceramic worktops are clean and modern looking and will give your entire kitchen a refined look.
One thing that sets ceramic worktops apart from others out there is that they can be made to be relatively thin, even less than 10mm, which is something that you cannot achieve with granite and quartz worktops.
Kitchen worktops might seem straightforward enough, but there are plenty of things to think about and consider, not only in the style of the worktops but also whether they will be the suitable material for your needs.
We hope that this guide has covered everything that you need to know about kitchen worktops and that you can find the right one for your brand new kitchen space. Call Simply Extend today on 0800 917 7571 to arrange your free site survey now!
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