Kitchens & Bathrooms Quarterly

BEYOND THE SURFACE

The surface material you choose for your benchtops and vanities can make or break a room. As anything and everything will be placed on the surface, it must be able to withstand a high amount of usage. Longevity of the material, easy maintenance and factors such as being chip and scratch resistant are all vital considerations. Kitchen benchtops face the wear and tear of cookie-laden baking trays, spilled wines and as a resting spot for children when on the go.

Bathroom vanities need to be particularly heavy duty, meeting the challenge of a humid environment combined with enduring the variety of creams and liquids that are often spilled on them. Knowing which surface can have a straightening iron placed directly on it, or is easy to clean of any shaving gels or water stains is crucial in maintaining a bathroom that is high functioning and aesthetically pleasing. From neutral tones and eyecatching marbling to rugged industrial textures, there is a surface for every home design.

CONCRETE

BENEFITS

Besides having an appealing industrial aesthetic that can give any space

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