WORKSURFACES & SPLASHBACKS
Stone-effect porcelain worktops add warmth and character
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orktops and splashbacks must be as big on style as they on function and recently we have seen a move towards warmer stone-effect tones that fill a kitchen with character. Marble, granite and concrete have been the go-to for kitchen worktops, particularly at the higher end of the market, but a raft of stone-effects, particularly in porcelain and solid surface materials where manufacturing techniques have progressed, have made the trend more accessible, in much the same way as with marble-effect worktops.
Comment by Ben Bryden
Sales and Marketing Director, RAK Ceramics UK
Often more affordable than alternatives such as solid natural stone worktops, porcelain is flexible, durable and simple to maintain. Completely customisable to any design, porcelain is a hugely flexible design choice, and creates a seamless. Large slabs also allow for greater consistency when used over expansive areas like islands and splashbacks, with less need for grout lines and a hygienic finish.
These stone effects offer a base upon which consumers can add their own personality. These materials work well with alternative brassware finishes, such as Brushed Nickel and Copper, for example, and can be a calming contrast to bold accent colours. Industrial styling is also very popular in kitchen design currently, and warmer stone effects play into this, particularly when combined with raw materials such as metallics, exposed brickwork and wood.
For splashbacks, matching them with the worktop and other tiling around the kitchen creates a sleek and streamlined impression, which is a popular look among our customers. Aside from protecting the walls behind worktops, hobs and sinks, splashbacks also contribute aesthetically to the kitchen’s design. Choosing a material such as porcelain opens a world of choice in terms of colour and design, so this area of the room can be used to add personality too. – Ben Bryden, Sales and Marketing Director, RAK Ceramics UK
RAK Ceramics – Limitless design possibilities with Subway T
ile solutions don’t get much more versatile than Subway from RAK Ceramics. Position them horizontally, vertically, diagonally and in almost any pattern to add a splash of personality to the kitchen or bathroom.
With seven colours to choose from too, even these can be mixed and matched to create a super-stylish look that is different every time.
Or opt for a single colour throughout to keep things simple.
Subway is an on-trend small brick tile that will have a positive impact when used as a splashback or even an entire wall surface in the kitchen or bathroom. Simple to care for, Subway is a practical choice too, with the tile manufactured from high-quality ceramic that can be wiped clean and is scratch and stain resistant.
01730 237850
www.rakceramics.com/uk
The tiles can be chosen in three sizes – 6.5 x 26xcm, 7.5 x 15cm and 10 x 30cm – and in either a glossy or matt finish. Subway from RAK Ceramics is available in Dark Grey, Graphite Grey, Grey, Ivory, Light Beige, Nero and White.
20 BKU JULY 2023
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