Spoilt for choice

As with many things, variety is the spice of life. But when it comes to choosing your kitchen benchtops, finding a good product that will last for years is by far the best option.

In addition to its extensive range of imported natural stones such as granite, marble and limestone, WK Marble & Granite now offers another option quartz-based engineered stone.

Made from more than 93% natural quartz and a mix of coloured glass, metals and pigments bound together by resins, Quantum Quartz® is a popular choice with designers and homeowners.

Quantum Quartz finishes feature in this kitchen in the 52-apartment residential tower, City Beach Pavilion at Wollongong designed by Wolff Architecture International.

Senior interior designer, Danielle Bonello, says each apartment features subtle shades and textures to complement the beachside environment.

"To enhance the kitchens' warm, sand-dune colour scheme, we chose Quantum Quartz Pebble Cove benchtops with a 40mm square edge," she says. "It contrasts well with the cool colourback glass and sleek satin polyurethane cabinetry."

Bonello says Quantum Quartz's resistance to stains and scratches was another key benefit.

The product can be used for flooring, fireplace panels, hearths and window and door surrounds. Slabs come in three different sizes, in standard 20mm and 30mm thicknesses, and tile formats.

The palette of shades ranges from subtle neutrals to vibrant tones with chips of coloured glass, mother of pearl, mirror, granite or quartz. Its manufacturing process ensures uniformity of colour, and the finish has no veins, pores or cracks.

For details, contact WK Marble & Granite, 129 Fairford Rd, Padstow, NSW 2211, phone (02) 9772 2377. Email: marketing@wk.com.au. Queensland office: 30 Brendan Drive, Nerang, Qld 4211, phone (07) 5596 7989. Email: wkgoldcoast@bigpond.com. Phone 1800 555 696 for national enquiries. Website: www.wk.com.au.

Story by: Trendsideas