The Ultimate Guide to Porcelain Worktops: Benefits, Trends, and Why They’re Taking Over UK Kitchens

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Porcelain, known as ceramic or sintered stone, has gained popularity in kitchens in the last 10 years. These worktops look good in both modern and traditional kitchens. Although using this material as a countertop is newer within kitchen designs, more people are choosing this option over other surfaces. This is due to their aesthetics as well as their durability and functionality. Porcelain worktops are strong and last a long time, which makes them an ideal choice for busy kitchens. These worktops can resist stains, heat, and scratches, making them simple to clean. Porcelain worktops are specially made, offering many options for colours and styles, and because of this, means there is a porcelain worktop that can match any design type. They are also good for the environment, which is important to most buyers, and the blend of style and function makes porcelain worktops a top choice. 

What are some benefits of Porcelain Worktops? 

1. Strength: Porcelain kitchen worktops are strong, and this makes them a good option for busy homes as they are scratch, chip, and heat resistant, and can often be chosen over common materials like granite and marble. 

2. Easy to Care For: One reason they are popular is they are simple to care for and maintain. Porcelain has a non-porous nature meaning it does not soak up liquid and it does not need sealing like granite or marble. This is great for people who want convenience and ease within their kitchen space. 

3. Many Designs: Porcelain can mimic natural stone, concrete, or wood and it offers many design options and colours to fit unique styles, from traditional to modern. UK homeowners favour it because it helps create a stylish look without issues related to natural materials.

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4. Good for the Environment: UK consumers care about being eco-friendly, making porcelain a good option. It is made from natural items like clay and minerals. Porcelain can be recycled and is seen as better for the planet than synthetic options like quartz. 

5. Light and Flexible: Porcelain slabs are often thinner and lighter than quartz or granite. This helps give your kitchen worktops a sleek feel and with a range of design options to choose from such as splashbacks, upstands, and sills, it is a great addition for creating a cohesive kitchen design. 

6. Heat Proof: Whilst cooking and baking in your space you do not need to worry about ruining your surfaces with hot pots and pans. Porcelain can withstand high temperatures without breaking, meaning you can put your pans right on the surface without fear of cracks, burns or causing damage to your surface. 

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Why are porcelain worktops trending? 

1. Rise of Simple Design: Today, many home styles like simple and clean designs, porcelain’s thin look is perfect for this style, and because of this, it is becoming a popular choice for people who have aesthetics at the forefront of their design. Thin, smooth surfaces are popular right now, and porcelain offers a simple look with clean edges and many finishes to pick from. 
2. New Methods: New ways to produce porcelain make durable worktops easier to find. Factories can now create larger pieces with real textures and patterns that look like natural materials. 
3. Desire for Easy Care: Homeowners love easy cleaning, especially in kitchens and bathrooms. Porcelain worktops need little care, making them a smart pick for those who want style without the high maintenance that comes with some surfaces
4. Good Value: Even though porcelain worktops might cost more at first than some options, their lasting quality and low upkeep make them a wise choice over time. This usefulness, along with design choices, is helping them to become more popular. 

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At Mayfair, we sell only Porcelain from brands like Dekton by Consentino, Neolith, Laminam, and Quartek. Mayfair Worktops has worked with these brands for more than 25 years and have built a strong relationship with them. 

Porcelain worktops are becoming more popular in the kitchen countertop market due to the benefits to this surface including durability and practicality. As manufacturing processes continue to evolve, it is likely we will see a rise in popularity of the porcelain material, with worktop sales predicted to grow by 46% by 2030. They are strong, easy to care for, and an excellent choice both in kitchen and bathroom designs.