Worktops
Which kitchen worktop is best for you?
Choosing the best kitchen worktop is dependent upon your individual taste and budget. Natural stone kitchen worktops are a timeless and unique option offering durability, beauty and can add value to your home. Offering a sleeker, modern feel, composite stone provides low maintenance, is stain and scratch resistant, and comes in a huge variety of colours and finishes. If you love bringing warmth and character into your home, solid wood countertops are the ideal addition. Not only are solid wood finishes timeless and durable, each timber also has its own unique character. Finally, ceramic kitchen worktops are a modern material, for modern homes. With brilliant wear and stain resistance and an abundance of colours and patterns, ceramic stone is a great choice for those who value a sleeker, minimalist look in their kitchen.
At Claremont Kitchens, we endeavour to make your bespoke kitchen design an easy process, however we understand how difficult it can be to choose the best kitchen worktop. With over 15 years’ experience, our design team will provide advice and help you to choose the most appropriate material for your kitchen worktops. A visit to our kitchen showroom in Midhurst provides a great opportunity to view installed kitchen worktops and view a huge variety of worktop samples.
Natural Stone Worktops
Natural stone worktops are known for their timeless beauty, unique markings and their long-lasting durability, all of which make them a true asset to your home. Claremont Kitchens offers a range of in-house fabricated granite, marble, and quartzite stones, as well as installation arrangements for your chosen stone. Being tough enough to withstand daily wear and tear in heavy traffic areas, natural stone is a good choice for those who want both luxury and practicality within their home.
Why Choose Natural Stone?
Natural stone countertops are a timeless and unique option that boasts durability, beauty and value appreciation making it an ideal investment for your home. Whether you’re renovating the full kitchen or just replacing your worktops, Claremont Kitchens offers a full end-to-end measuring and installation service of stone kitchen worktops and splashbacks, ensuring you get the best quality and the best fit for your space.
Durability
Stone kitchen worktops, such as granite, marble, and quartzite, are incredibly tough and resistant to heat, scratches and, when properly sealed, staining.
Unique appeal
Stone worktops bring a timeless, elegant look to any kitchen. Whether you choose the classic veining of marble or the character of granite, natural stone adds a luxurious touch to traditional and modern kitchens.
Easy to maintain
Our natural stone worktops are sealed in the manufacturing process, making them easy to clean and maintaining their appearance for many years.
Added Value
Stone worktops are highly sought after by home buyers who appreciate the durability, beauty, and luxury feel. Research suggests stone worktops can add value to your home and make it more desirable.
Composite stone worktops
Composite stone kitchen worktops are known for their elegant look, durability and low maintenance care. Claremont Kitchens offer a wide range of composite stone from leading suppliers such as Silestone and Caesarstone. Made from more than 90% natural materials, composite stone worktops are heat and scratch resistant, as well as being available in a huge choice of colours and styles. Although composite stone is a man-made product, its natural elements are at the forefront of its many benefits, and it can be more budget friendly option compared to real natural stone.
Why choose composite stone?
With a sleeker, modern feel, composite stone countertops provide low maintenance care, stain resistance as well as scratch resistance, and come in a wide range of colours, patterns and finishes. Whether you’re completely renovating your kitchen or simply replacing your countertops, Claremont Kitchens offers a full end-to-end measuring and installation service for composite stone worktops and splashbacks, ensuring you get the best quality and fit for your space.
Durability
Composite stone kitchen worktops are designed to be incredibly strong and resistant to damage. They offer excellent resistance to scratching, staining, and chipping, making them a good choice for busy kitchens.
Easy to maintain
Unlike natural stone, composite stone kitchen worktops are non-porous, meaning they do not require sealing and provide even greater resistance to stains.
Consistent appearance
Composite stone worktops provide a consistent appearance offering a smooth, even look with a wide range of colours and finishes. This makes it easier to achieve a cohesive look in contemporary kitchens.
Sustainable
Many composite stone options use recycled materials, making them an environmentally friendly choice. Leading brands Silestone and Caesarstone include recycled materials in their composite stone surfaces.
Ceramic stone worktops
Ceramic stone worktops are possibly the most durable kitchen worksurface material. While not the cheapest option, ceramic surfaces are incredibly durable, offering great resistance to heat, staining and scratches. They are also available in an extensive range of colours including stone and metallic styles. Claremont Kitchens offer a wide variety of ceramic surfaces from leading suppliers such as Dekton and Neolith, both of which offset 100% of their carbon pollution, making them a sustainable choice.
Why choose ceramic stone?
Ceramic worktops offer excellent durability and are available in a wide range of colours and patterns. This high-performance material is a great choice for countertops and perfect for those who want a sleek, modern look in their home. Claremont Kitchens also offer a full end-to-end measuring and installation service for ceramic stone kitchen worktops and splashbacks, ensuring you get the best quality and the best fit for your space.
Durability
Ceramic stone worktops are highly resistant to scratches, chips, and heat, making them perfect for busy family kitchens.
Stain and water resistant
Ceramic stone is non-porous and does not require sealing like some natural stone, meaning it won’t absorb liquids or stains.
Modern style
Ceramic worktops offer a sleek, contemporary look that complements modern kitchen designs. They are available in a variety of styles including stone and metallic finishes.
Easy to maintain
Unlike natural stone or wood, ceramic stone worktops require very little maintenance. They don’t need sealing, resist staining, and are easy to clean.
Solid wood worktops
Solid wood countertops provide warmth, natural colour and timeless beauty to any kitchen. Not only is solid wood luxurious and homely, but it is also sustainable, durable and versatile. Claremont Kitchens can supply a variety of certified hardwood kitchen worktops including oak, walnut, ash, iroko, and beech, all ethically and sustainably sourced from reputable suppliers. Additionally, Claremont Kitchens use an approved partner to install all hardwood surfaces, making the process easy and guaranteeing a great fit.
Why choose solid wood?
For those who enjoy more warmth and character in their home, wood countertops are the ideal addition for any traditional or rustic kitchen design. Not only are solid wood finishes timeless and durable, but they are also sustainable, making them perfect for the eco-conscious.
Natural beauty and warmth
Solid wood countertops bring warmth, texture, and a timeless, natural appeal to your kitchen design. The unique grain patterns and rich colours provide a timeless cosy aesthetic.
Individual appearance
Each piece of solid wood is unique, meaning no two worktops are exactly alike. You can choose from a variety of wood types and finishes to create a lovely natural look.
Sustainability
Our solid wood worktops are sustainably sourced. Although they require a little care and maintenance, if properly maintained, solid wood worktops can last for a lifetime.
Rich in character
Solid wood worktops are incredibly versatile, working well with a variety of kitchen styles, from rustic farmhouse to sleek modern designs and traditional shaker.
