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the great bench debate

It seems like every second issue we talk about kitchens in some regard and the way we use them – and rightly so. The kitchen is one of the most utilitarian spaces in the home, a highly used zone and a meeting space of sorts. But it also has to look decent, as it is the home’s beating heart. The kitchen benchtop is one of your home’s hardest-working elements, and greasy hands and red-wine stains (speaking from experience) will put the hardiest benchtop through its paces. With such an overwhelming selection, it can be hard to make choice that suits your individual needs. Let’s see what’s what…

stone

Nothing beats real stone for looks – its natural undulations in tone and texture and the way a monolithic slab can command a space and own a zone. Limestone is a softer stone and full of colour, texture and tone, giving it a modern, sleek

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