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30/10/2026

Duke Stone Buying Guide #05: How to choose a stone worktop supplier in Cornwall

Choosing the right worktop is important - but so is choosing the team that will turn the slab into a finished part of your kitchen.

Before appointing a supplier, ask:
- Who will template, fabricate and install the worktops?
- What is included in the quotation?
- How will joints, edges and vein direction be planned?
- Can you see relevant completed projects?
- Will you receive guidance for the exact material selected?
- Who will coordinate with your kitchen fitter and other trades?
- What happens if the plans or site conditions change?

A clear quotation, careful planning and experienced fabrication can be just as important as the stone itself.

Read Duke Stone Buying Guide #05:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/choose-stone-worktop-supplier-cornwall/

Planning a kitchen in Cornwall? Bring your plans to Duke Stone and speak with the team responsible for templating, fabrication and installation.

📞 01326 241111
✉️ [email protected]

27/10/2026

Completed Project: Fawgan Road

Fawgan Road brings together pale stone, natural oak, warm brass and a characterful chequerboard floor.

Working with Meadows Kitchens, Duke Stone templated, fabricated and installed the perimeter worktops, undermount sink details, upstands and tall splashback behind the induction hob.

The finely veined surface provides a calm, light-reflecting counterpoint to the room’s stronger patterns and textures. Rather than covering the entire wall, a carefully proportioned stone panel rises from the hob to the extractor, creating a practical focal point for the cooking area.

At the sink, the bowl is fitted beneath the stone to leave its edge clearly visible. Machined drainage grooves and a precisely positioned tap opening complete the made-to-measure finish.

Explore the Fawgan Road project:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/bespoke-stone-worktops-at-fawgan-road/

Considering coordinated worktops and a matching hob splashback? Contact Duke Stone to discuss your kitchen.

Kitchen partner: Meadows Kitchens
Photography courtesy of Meadows Kitchens and Duke Stone of Cornwall.

23/10/2026

Completed Project: Fairway

The Fairway kitchen is built around one confident material choice: a dramatic near-black surface crossed by bold white veining.

Working with Meadows Kitchens, Duke Stone templated, fabricated and installed the central island, L-shaped perimeter worktops and matching full-height splashbacks.
Extending the same surface onto the walls gives the pattern room to make an impact. Careful planning was essential to make each section feel intentional as the eye moves around corners and between the horizontal and vertical surfaces.

The island continues the statement finish and incorporates a flush induction hob, generous preparation space and an informal seating edge. Warm oak cabinetry provides a natural contrast, balancing the dark polished surface.

Explore the Fairway project:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/bespoke-stone-worktops-at-fairway/

Planning a kitchen where the surface pattern takes centre stage? Contact Duke Stone to discuss your project.

Kitchen partner: Meadows Kitchens
Photography courtesy of Meadows Kitchens and Duke Stone of Cornwall.

23/10/2026

Due to the storm, we’re currently without power and internet at Duke Stone. We hope to be back up and running soon.

For any enquiries, please call us 01326 241111. Our phone line is also intermittent, so if you can’t get through, please try again.

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe, everyone.

20/10/2026

Completed Project: Gwithian Towans

At Gwithian Towans, pale stone surfaces connect a generous island with the surrounding worktops in this relaxed timber kitchen.

Working with Meadows Kitchens, Duke Stone templated, fabricated and installed the waterfall island, breakfast-bar surface and L-shaped perimeter run. The work included precise openings for the undermount sink and hob, along with coordinated upstands and a restrained stone detail behind the cooker.

The waterfall end continues down to the floor, framing the three-seat breakfast bar and giving the island a crisp, furniture-like form. Its softly mottled finish complements the pale cabinetry while allowing the timber details and coastal light to lead the design.

Explore the completed project:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/bespoke-stone-worktops-at-gwithian-towans/
Considering a waterfall island for your kitchen? Contact Duke Stone to discuss your plans.

Kitchen partner: Meadows Kitchens
Photography courtesy of Meadows Kitchens and Duke Stone of Cornwall.

16/10/2026

Can you use bleach on granite, quartz or porcelain worktops?

Bleach might feel like the obvious choice for a thorough clean, but it should not automatically be used on every worktop.

Granite, quartz and porcelain respond differently to strong cleaning products. The stone, surface finish, sealer and manufacturer’s instructions can all affect what is safe to use.

As a general rule:
- Choose a mild cleaner suitable for your worktop
- Wipe spills away promptly
- Avoid abrasive pads and harsh chemicals
- Never mix bleach with other cleaning products
- Check the guidance supplied with your exact surface

Our latest care guide explains what to consider before using bleach on granite, quartz or porcelain:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/can-you-use-bleach-granite-quartz-porcelain-worktops/

Unsure how to care for a surface supplied by Duke Stone? Speak to our team for product-specific advice.

13/10/2026

Completed Project: Honor Oak

Pale veined stone creates a dedicated sink and preparation area at the heart of this beautifully framed oak kitchen.

Working with Meadows Kitchens, Duke Stone templated, fabricated and installed the worktop around the prominent Belfast-style sink. The same material continues upwards as a full-height splashback, where concealed shelf lighting draws attention to its delicate movement.

Because the stone sits within a timber alcove, every junction is on display. Careful templating and fabrication allowed the worktop, sink, cabinets, splashback and shelf line to meet with a balanced, precisely resolved finish.

Explore the completed Honor Oak project:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/bespoke-stone-worktops-at-honor-oak/

Planning a worktop around a Belfast-style or feature sink? Contact Duke Stone to discuss your design.

Kitchen partner: Meadows Kitchens
Photography courtesy of Meadows Kitchens and Duke Stone of Cornwall.

09/10/2026

Duke Stone Buying Guide #03: Granite vs quartz vs porcelain

Choosing a worktop involves more than finding the right colour.

Do you want the natural individuality of granite, the consistency and easy care of quartz, or the slim contemporary performance of porcelain?

Our latest buying guide compares:
- Heat, stain and UV resistance
- Everyday care and maintenance
- Indoor and outdoor suitability
- Styles, thicknesses and edge details
- The types of kitchen each material suits best

There is no single answer for every home. The right choice depends on how you cook, how the space will be used and the finish you want to achieve.

Read the complete guide:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/granite-vs-quartz-vs-porcelain-worktops-cornwall/

For advice tailored to your kitchen, bring your plans to Duke Stone near Helston and compare the materials in person.

📞 01326 241111
✉️ [email protected]

06/10/2026

Granite, quartz or porcelain - which worktop would suit your project best?

Granite offers genuine natural character and excellent heat resistance. Quartz combines consistent colour with easy everyday care. Porcelain delivers a slim, contemporary finish with strong heat and UV performance.

There is no single best choice. The right surface depends on how you use your kitchen, the look you want and the maintenance you are comfortable with.

Read the complete guide:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/granite-vs-quartz-vs-porcelain-worktops-cornwall/

Planning a new kitchen in Cornwall? Bring your plans to our sales office near Helston and compare the materials in person.

📞 01326 241111
✉️ [email protected]

02/10/2026

🔥 Can you put hot pans directly on granite, quartz or porcelain worktops?

Although these surfaces are built to last, they don’t all respond to heat in the same way. Our latest guide compares the materials and shares the simple precautions that can protect your worktops from discolouration, thermal shock and lasting damage.

The safest rule for every stone worktop? Always use a trivet or heatproof mat.

Read the full guide:
https://dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/hot-pans-granite-quartz-porcelain-worktops/

Address

Unit 7a And 19 Rural Bochym Workshops, Cury Cross Lanes
Helston
TR1277AZ

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm
Saturday	8:30am - 12:30pm

Telephone

01326 241111

Website

http://www.dukestoneofcornwall.co.uk/

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