Thank you Monica, I have tried to upload the pictures numerous times, over about three hours but it’s not happening! I’m using an iPad. I’ve selected ’photo’ from the options below the message, selected ‘browse’, and selected the photo, but nothing is happening - sorry Susan.

Generally it has to be Quartz, though we do love others, as sometimes they can give the right feel for the design you want. Different metals can look amazing and Quartz can't replicate these. We are just starting a project that has mainly Quartz but one side of the island will be copper . . . Can't wait to see the finished look

A ground-breaking new concept from award winning kitchen designer Colin Wong, which explores the potential of permanence and impermanence in kitchen furniture and materials. Leading material suppliers Corian, Neolith, Formica and Cosentino fabricated, delivered and installed each in a series of "Rocks" which were on display at the show.

This is very basic bitch but I visted Ikea a few weeks ago and they had some BEAUTIFUL kitchen islands - definitely check out their website/showroom pics! There are some with intelligent lighting too which I just wanted to take home there and then!