News

1. Are we there yet?? (nearly)

   March 8th, 2014 by Tom Wotton

   Posted in Kernow Stone News |

   Slowly but surely the new showroom is taking shape.  We now have worktops on the units in both front and back showroom.  This –  rather naked –  shot of the front showroom highlights Solarius granite with its’ striking gold and cream quartz colours it really is rather special.  Shown here on oak units, it is equally at home on cream cabinets either high gloss or soft matt.  Our peninsular piece shows an ogee profile which does suit this lovely stone, the rest is finished in a classic pencil round profile.  Our undermounted sink is finished off with a grooved recessed area and elegant brushed chrome monobloc tap.  Both sink and tap are available to buy from us and we now have an extensive range of sinks and taps on offer.  Just call in or phone for a brochure

   Our next job is now to dress our displays to show them off in all their glory.  We still have some way to go but we are getting there.  At least our clients can now sit down!!.

2. A worktop fit for a King!

   March 1st, 2014 by Tom Wotton

   Posted in Kernow Stone News |

   We recently installed this pretty Caramello granite worktop and our clients are over the moon.  On a previous blog you can see the same colour granite used as a vanity top.  This shows the versatility of using granite for both rooms in the house.  Caramello with it’s soft greys, browns and creams enhances the beauty of these stylish kitchen cabinets.  An upstand around the kitchen with a granite window cill too finishes off this superb room.

   A note from our happy clients:

   ‘As promised I attach photo of Caramello worktop we just had fitted last week and finished Burford Grey kitchen.

   Thanks again for all your professional advice and help.’

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3. Why are we waiting?

   February 8th, 2014 by Tom Wotton

   Posted in Kernow Stone News |

   Our new showroom is still taking shape. A month after we were hoping for completion and we’re still waiting!! Why? because we’re just too busy making beautiful stone worktops for all our wonderful clients.  So unfortunately our showroom has had to take a back seat for another couple of weeks.  This hasn’t stopped anyone from visiting though and although the showroom leaves a lot to be desired at the moment we have still been able to provide the very best in customer service to everyone that’s come along.

   The photo of the ‘not quite finished’ Platinum White Diamond Silestone table top also shows a brief glimpse of our varied selection of sensational natural stone floor tiles.  In the photo you are able to see walnut and cream honed and filled travertine and also polished Antalya white limestone.  There is an extensive range of both natural stone and porcelain tiles for both floors and walls to be found in the showroom.  If you need some inspiration come and see us soon.

4. Pretty as a picture!

   January 25th, 2014 by Tom Wotton

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   Just arrived at our Plymouth yard is this unusual and very pretty granite.  Kashmir Lime an Indian granite has pretty swirls of grey, and a fresh green with warmer tones of ochre.  This picture does not do this truly lovely slab justice and it would be well worth a visit to our yard just to see and appreciate it.  Kashmir Lime would benefit from being shown on light oak or pale cream cabinets.  This is a perfect choice for the most discerning client.

5. A showroom update

   December 28th, 2013 by Tom Wotton

   Posted in Kernow Stone News |

   Just a note on the progress of our refurbishment.  The new units have been fitted in both the front and back showroom now and worktops will follow soon.  The floor in the front has been tiled with beautiful Jura Beige and Jura Grey limestone tiles – these tiles are suitable for both floors and walls in any room of the house, and are a really economical  price too!  The back showroom will have a variety of different limestone, marble and travertine tiles so you can get a feel for how good they could look in your own home.

   We hope to be fully open around the second week of January 2014.  Another update with some pictures to follow next week.  In the meantime you are of course still very welcome to call in and see us to discuss your requirements.

    

6. Many thanks – thrilled!!

   December 28th, 2013 by Tom Wotton

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   Many thanks- thrilled! said the thank you card from Mr and Mrs C of North Devon.  Originally looking for a light coloured granite to grace their units they were swayed by this beautiful highly polished Angolan Black granite.  This wonderful stone has depth of colour and warmth and with such fantastic light reflection it really lifts and illuminates the kitchen – who says you need light colours! Our clients were so pleased with the results – and their choice of granite?…………. perfect.

7. OUT WITH THE OLD!!!!

   December 14th, 2013 by Tom Wotton

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   We are currently undergoing a complete renovation of our showroom and not before time!!.

   The bulk of the work will happen over the Christmas period, so please bear with us during that time as although we are open we don’t have a working showroom.  You will still be very welcome to call in as we will be happy to help you select  granite colours for your kitchen.  We’ve decided not to open on Sundays through the Christmas period from the 15th December through to the 29th December.  Normal service will resume in January.

   We’re very excited about our new showroom which will showcase Silestone worktops in 12mm, 20mm and 30mm thickness.  We will have a beautiful new granite worktop in the front of the showroom and …….. most wonderful of all…………. a coffee machine!!! – if you fancy popping in for a coffee and to discuss your new kitchen or bathroom tops we would love to see you.

   A very happy Christmas and prosperous New Year to all our customers past and present.

8. A Rose in the Ashes

   December 7th, 2013 by Tom Wotton

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   This absolutely stunning Brazilian granite now has pride of place in this beautiful kitchen in Plymouth.   Mr and Mrs M were over the moon with their new kitchen and Andromeda granite was the icing on the cake for them as you can see by their comment:

   “Hi Michaela

   Pictures as promised

   Wow! is all I can really say.  We can’t thank you enough.  Your support and finding the Andromeda granite for us.  The fitters for their friendly and professional manner.  You all made the whole experience a pleasure.

   Many thanks”

   It was a true pleasure to deal with these lovely people and to help them find the granite that really made their kitchen special.  Andromeda has clouds of dove grey on a snowy white background with vibrant splashes of plummy rose colours.  As you can see from the photo it really does have the Wow! factor.  Come on Mr M… just got to get that cooker hood up now!!

9. Look what we found!

   November 30th, 2013 by Tom Wotton

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   Panna Fragola a stunning new granite from Brazil has just arrived in our yard.  If you’re looking for a light coloured granite to grace the units in your new kitchen this could be the one for you.  With it’s cream and white tones with hints of cranberry this wonderfully versatile granite would look beautiful on any type of kitchen unit.   Available to view at a time to suit you.

10. Colonial White Granite – just arrived!

    November 19th, 2013 by Tom Wotton

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    If you’re looking for a light coloured granite for your new worktops then this could be just the granite for you.  Colonial White, this is a very pretty granite with white, grey and purple tones.  An excellent alternative to Kashmir White granite which is currently unavailable.

    Colonial White granite looks stunning on real wood units but for a bold contemporary feel why not team it up with aubergine or plum units or even high gloss anthracite or dove grey!  As always you are very welcome to come and see our materials which are on show in our works.  We’ ll help you make the perfect choice for your dream kitchen.