Laminate worktops have gained a negative reputation in recent years, with the rise of more expensive surfaces such as quartz and granite. However, they should not be overlooked as an option. Choosing laminates has several benefits in the design and functionality of your kitchen. Laminate can be utilised as a low maintenance alternative to solid timber and concrete worktops. Worktops made from laminate, come in a range of thicknesses to suite every style of kitchen.
Thick laminates can be used to create raised breakfast bars, adding a visual focal point that combines design with functionality. Creating a breakfast bar area can be an interesting way to add valuable seating into your kitchen for families that enjoy spending quality time together.
Laminate comes in two different edge finishes: bullnose, and straight edge. The former is what we generally associate with traditional laminates, with a rounded edge made from one continuous piece. While straight edge laminates maintain sleek straight edges that give your kitchen a more elevated feel than traditional bullnose laminates.
Laminates come in a vast range of textures, colours, and patterns including wood effects and patterns designed to mimic popular quartz and granite worktops. Laminate worktops can deliver the visual appearance of worktops that are known for higher levels of maintenance such as solid timber and granite while providing a hardwearing reliable surface that requires less care overtime.