Need a White Countertop - Alternative to Marble??
Melissa McCafferty
6 years ago
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Comments (11)Hi again, It has been a while but we now have samples of everything. The white marble top will be on the island which is the grey colour, with an oak end-grain butchers block. The dark granite will be on the white units around the perimeter and the floor will be engineered oak parquet laid in a herringbone pattern. In the photo the granite looks a bit darker than in real life. Both worktops will be matt finished between a honed and polished finish. We are not completely decided on the walls yet and I am considering timeless or purbeck stone/Johnston’s copy of purbeck stone as the budget is getting tight towards the end of our project! The room is north, north east facing and I would prefer to keep it slightly warmer toned, than too cool. We will decide on the splashback in the new year. I originally wanted antique mirror effect but it might be too much with all the different surfaces. The other alternatives I am considering are marble metro-style tiles or plain glass. If you have any thoughts I would be pleased to hear them. Thanks again for your help....See More
PROPeden & Pringle Ltd
6 years agoHello Melissa. We get asked this all the time! Each piece of marble is so unique, with beautiful veining, which simply cannot be copied when it comes to a composite. However, Silestone 'Lagoon' & Caesarstone 'London Grey' tend to be P&P clients favourites. Another design trick to get some of real marble into your kitchen is to use a Simple white or grey composite with a lovely real marble splash back... I would only recommend this behind a sink though. See the attached that I reference often including a P&P kitchen with Caesarstone 'London Grey' worktops. Good luck! Best, Camilla (P&P)
Melissa McCafferty thanked Peden & Pringle LtdMelissa McCafferty
6 years ago
PROAndreea De Mirabela Design
6 years ago
We used ceramic instead of marble not only for cost purposes but also to make this beautiful feature splash back.
I hope this helps, give us a shout if you require assistance.
Much love from Andreea De Mirabela Design.
Daisy England