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Maximising Kitchen Space with Polished Stone
Creating a luxury kitchen with all the latest fixtures and fittings can still be achieved with limited space. There are a number of clever techniques that maximise the available space.
A spacious kitchen is often high on the list of desirables for UK homes. But if your kitchen is small, what can you do to create the feeling of space? Skilful kitchen design can be used to make your kitchen look and feel bigger.
Move your work surface selection up the priority list. Worktops are an integral part of the kitchen, however, they are often left as an after thought. Counter tops are the most noticeable part of your kitchen. Choosing the right one for your kitchen can be a nifty way of drawing the eye to colour, texture and light.
Granite remains a popular choice for kitchens in the UK, as it compliments almost any style and is suitable for splashbacks, surfaces or for larger areas on the wall. One of the tricks to create the illusion of space is to use polished finishes which will help lift and reflect light around the kitchen. Choose a high gloss polished finish granite such as; Emerald Pearl Polished or Impala Polished.
Granite is popular in the UK, due to its striking, durable and natural properties. Every piece of granite is unique in texture and pattern. Although black granite remains a firm favourite it is available in array of colours from greens, browns, yellows, purples and whites. For greens try Verde Fontaine, browns try Baltic Brown and whites Kashmir White.
Other trade secrets are to use mirrors opposite windows, glass kitchen cabinets, light coloured walls, downsize appliances, install light coloured flooring and incorporate stainless steel. Stainless steel like the polished granite helps move light around the room creating the feeling of space.
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