Some kitchens are made for cooking. This one is made for living.
Valencia is a classic marble-effect quartz, giving the timeless look of marble with the everyday practicality of quartz. It was a natural fit for this countryside home, where antique brass accessories and traditional detailing call for a surface with elegance and warmth.
The combination works beautifully: the soft, marble-inspired pattern of Valencia complements the brass hardware and country styling, creating a kitchen that feels both refined and welcoming.
At the heart of the room sits a very large island, and it’s here that Valencia really comes into its own. The generous surface area shows off the full detail and movement of the quartz, turning the island into the kitchen’s centrepiece.
The circular piece at the end of the island is where family life happens. Rounded and inviting, it’s the perfect spot for everyone to come together at family functions, whether that’s busy Sunday lunch, a celebration, or simply catching up with a cup of tea.
There was also a pop-up S-Box socket in this area, so our client can work comfortably at the island. When it’s not needed, it sits neatly flush with the worktop, keeping the surface clean and uncluttered. It’s a small detail, but one that makes the island truly work for modern family life.
Valencia gives you the classic marble look without the upkeep that natural marble requires. Quartz is hard-wearing and non-porous, so it stands up well to the everyday spills and busy family use that a kitchen like this will see.
The result is a warm, elegant country kitchen with an island that brings everyone together. Valencia is perfectly suited to this home, and we’re proud of how it turned out.
