HOME + GARDEN
Dumore, Main
STATEMENT SURFACES
Worktops, splashbacks and islands are no longer purely functional, instead being a design-forward focal point. Use bold veined stone, richly coloured surfaces, textured finishes or channel the commercial kitchen with stainless steel to define your room. If installing or refreshing an island, look to combine contrasting materials or colour to emphasise form and scale.
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“ A material and aesthetic that can divide opinion, we’ re seeing a revival for stainless steel worktops and splashbacks. Originally a material that was mostly at home in a chef’ s kitchen, stainless steel remains a stylish, durable and robust option for homeowners. With a range of thicknesses and textures, stainless steel is truly customisable and can therefore look great when paired with a range of interior styles. Plus, it is incredibly practical, hard-wearing and easy to clean.”
Alex Main, Director, Main
“ Marble never goes out of style, but in 2026, we’ ll see it embraced in its most dramatic form. Strong veining, bold patterns and colour-saturated marbles are being used as statement surfaces. The idea is to use marble as a work of art within the home, rather than just a functional surface.”
Oli Webb, Director, Cullifords
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