Your guide to kitchen worktops

Designing a kitchen is an excuse to get creative. From cabinets to cookers, tiling to flooring, there are a lot of elements that need to complement each other, which means there’s a lot to get right at the design stage. The cabinets you choose, the paint you pick and the flooring style you go for all need to come together to create a beautifully cohesive and multifunctional space you can use and enjoy. And when it comes to the design process, kitchen worktops should be a top priority, too. A worktop has a big role to play — it’s got to be practical, serve its purpose and look good, too. It’s often one of the larger outlays and should be a focal point, especially if you have an island or breakfast bar to cover