Kitchen countertop help
Needed some advice as we just had a new extension built and chose cream melange for units. I'm trying to figure out what colour countertop to go with as I've got 4 teenage boys that leave the counters dirty constantly. Any suggestions on colour, maybe texture to hide the mess?
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- 11 months ago
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PRO11 months agoWhile textured marble has visual appeal, I recommend a natural or gloss finish for practicality. Textured surfaces tend to trap food particles and debris, requiring frequent deep cleaning. A smooth surface, on the other hand, can be kept spotless with a simple wipe. For a refined look, I suggest a beige marble worktop with brown tone veining.
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- PRO11 months ago
Oh, okay — sorry, I thought you were referring to the marble worktop.
Food marks tend to show up more clearly on solid-colour worktops, whether white or black. With patterned surfaces, crumbs and stains are less noticeable. I hope this helps!
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