Kitchen worktops are an important consideration in any good kitchen design. They form the foundation of a kitchen and the most admired surface, as it’s the one most on show. Used day in day out practicality is an important factor. To combine practicality with beauty a good alternative to natural stone with a none stain, none scratch, heat resistant surface is Neolith.
Neolith are an excellent choice for our Papilio bespoke kitchens clients, with over 50 models in a variety of finishes. They base their designs on magnificent examples of natural stone, from white marble from Carrara to exotic Dark Pearl Granite.
To bring more life into your kitchen you can change the surface finish to enhance your contemporary kitchen. Décor Polished on the back splash and Satin or Silk matte finishes on the surfaces. The polished surface will bring more light into the kitchen.
Hailing from Spain, this ground-breaking material brings modern utility, suiting even traditionally designed kitchens. We used Neolith worktops in our design for the Listed Farmhouse kitchen in a 17th century Grade 2 listed property.
Neolith are always innovating, making them a perfect option for our bespoke kitchen clients. Their latest invention is hyper-realistic Neolith Full Body Veining collections, matching the sinuous veins across your worktops. Their full body veining is the result of investing in intense research and development, evidence of their commitment to providing innovative, high quality products, something which we at Papilio also pride ourselves on.
Alternatively, we can create a sophisticated look for your worktops by book-matching the vein. This printing technique mirrors the veins of the stone so it gives the impression of an open book. Book-matching natural stone alternatives is at the cutting edge of production techniques. It’s a unique look that especially suits larger stretches of worktops or floors.
Neolith comes in large sections that are great for kitchen islands in a contemporary kitchen design. Islands make excellent centrepiece in a bespoke kitchen as in the case of the Fulham kitchen where a large island is complemented by large Crittal style windows that flood light into the open plan kitchen-diner.
Neolith really holds its own over natural stone when it comes to practicality. Heat and scratch proof, you can be more relaxed as you cook in your new Papilio bespoke kitchen. It’s also stain resistant, so you can entertain guests without being on high alert with the coasters for fear of red wine rings!
We used Neolith for the hardwearing porcelain preparation worktops in the beautiful Clifton kitchen, enhanced by heavy grain oak door fronts. With a 25-year warranty, Neolith and Papilio bespoke kitchens both guarantee the enduring beauty of your work surfaces.
We also approve of Neolith’s environmental credentials, up to 52% of any Neolith board is comprised of recycled raw materials. They also celebrated a bronze in the prestigious Edison awards in 2019.
Neolith’s online visualiser gives an impression of what each of their carefully designed collections would look like in a kitchen. If you would like to browse Neolith’s variety of sintered stone collections, their Urban Boutique in Islington, London, will reopen post-lockdown.
Out of many natural stone alternatives on the market, we recommend Neolith for worktops in our bespoke kitchens as they are true innovators, bringing high quality unique sintered stone to the table.
We are Papilio bespoke kitchens, here to offer our expertise in designing luxurious, practical kitchens. Book a consultation today.
