Here’s some brief thoughts from a home owner perspective of granite worktops. Opinions built up over 3 years of having one.

There is a massive difference between a cheap kitchen and a bespoke designed one, and more and more commonly now granite is being used as a worktop surface for a variety of reasons in new kitchens to add a premium finish to them. Granite worktops and quartz worktops are being used more and more now because of their durability and hardness against scratches, which wood is susceptible to. Now I know what you might be thinking; but what about stainless steel? Well, stainless steel isn’t very homely and personally, it’s way too industrial for myself and also just too cold to the touch.

Granite worktops then are a good balance between cleanliness and durability, and a good granite worktop will last for over 10 years providing you do not hit it with a sledge hammer and so could be called a very good investment too. Design wise, granite worktops are available in a fair few stone finishes, however my personal favorite is the star galaxy worktop which has glints of bronze and copper within the black.