Trend watch: Quartz is the biggest kitchen top trend in 2016

The words “low maintenance” and “beautiful” rarely go together especially when it comes to home décor. However, Quartz materials do pass the test both when it comes to aesthetics and maintenance. That is one of the many reasons why the popularity of Quartz for kitchen tops has continued to increase over the years, with this year seeing the material at the peak of popularity. Quartz is also relatively cheaper than other kitchen top materials such as granite or marble.

Quartz is a natural stone which isn’t porous, allowing for easy cleaning and low maintenance. It does not need to be resealed and does not stain, chip or scratch easily, resisting daily wear and tear. Quartz surfaces also resist bacteria and have a high resistance to heat.  Quartz has less veining when compared to marble and granite, however if one would like the veined look of marble, nowadays quartz comes in shades which closely resemble the veining and texture of marble. Quartz is indeed the perfect solution when it comes to kitchen tops as it does not compromise affordability and beautiful surfaces for material sturdiness.

Halmann Vella, of Mosta Road, Lija (near Kinds) offer a wide selection of quartz surfaces including Silestone, the global leader in the manufacturing of quartz surfaces, offering a wide variety of colours, unique textures and a number of edging options.