Outdoor living in a material world
Choosing the right materials for the outdoor space – where we increasingly live, work and entertain – is vitally important, especially when it comes to external worktops and surfaces, says Jonathan Stanley, vice-president of marketing at Caesarstone UK.
“It’s critical you choose a material that will withstand the changes in weather, temperature and resist the effect of UV light for the entirety of its life. Caesarstone Porcelain surfaces satisfy every homeowner’s desire to cook, dine and entertain from the comfort of their own garden,” says Stanley.
“The collection itself comprises over 20 designs from elegant white-marble looks, through to earthy, nature-inspired greys and deep, striking, dark designs, while ensuring you have an outdoor surface that will look stunning for years to come.”
Caesarstone, established in 1987, is a global leader in premium surfaces, specialising in worktops that create dynamic and inspiring spaces, inside and out. A pioneer of quartz countertops, Caesarstone expanded into porcelain and natural stone and is now in more than 50 countries worldwide, with its headquarters in the UK, serving housebuilders, fabricators, kitchen studios, architects, designers and consumers.
“Outdoor spaces are an extension of the home – places where you can open the doors to the outside world and enjoy a coffee, read a newspaper, prepare an al fresco meal, or indulge in an aperitif. This is made even better if your kitchen space seamlessly flows into the outdoors, connecting the two spaces and creating a true extension of the home. By reframing our outdoor spaces as additional to our kitchens and living areas, our gardens can accommodate our daily routines, bringing the indoors out to create a truly tranquil oasis,” says Stanley.
“The outdoor kitchen market is growing rapidly, and we have seen an increasing desire for year-round garden entertaining. Non-porous, durable, scratch-, stain-, mould- and mildew-resistant, and easy-to-clean, Caesarstone Porcelain surfaces promise to live up to the demands of the outdoors without the need for any high maintenance and have been tested to withstand harsh sunlight and variable temperatures, ensuring they remain highly UV and weather resistant.”