Designing Beyond The Kitchen

As multifunctional spaces continue to take centre stage in the home, Cullifords – one of the UK’s leading stone specialists – is seeing a surge in demand for beautiful surfaces that elevate the everyday. From stylish pantries and hardworking utility rooms, to bespoke drink cabinets and coffee stations with impact, Cullifords’ diverse collection of premium marble, quartz and granite offers the perfect design solution. 

Whether it’s a richly veined marble splash-back in a coffee corner, like the Palissandro Classico Marble, a tactile quartz worktop, such as the Calacatta Vagli Oro Quartz, or a durable and striking granite in the utility area, for example the Belgian Fossil Granite, Cullifords’ expansive portfolio caters to both classic and contemporary schemes. Hardwearing and easy to maintain, many of Cullifords’ stones are ideally suited to high-traffic and frequently-used zones. 

Designing for these secondary spaces has become just as considered as the main kitchen itself, with homeowners seeking the same level of detail, finish and individuality throughout. Whether tucked behind pocket doors or fully on show, features like pantries, utility rooms, drinks cabinets and coffee stations offer an opportunity to play with material. Stone offers an immediate sense of quality, whilst its variety of colours, textures and patterns allow for creative expression – be it through a bold statement splash-back, a refined worktop or beautifully crafted stone shelving. The result is a cohesive, characterful home, where every space feels purposeful and thoughtfully designed. 

Alongside its extensive portfolio of natural stone, Cullifords also offers a carefully selected range of manmade stone – ideal for clients seeking the look of natural materials with added consistency and ease of maintenance. Manmade options deliver sleek, contemporary finishes and are particularly well-suited to high-traffic spaces. With an array of colour-ways and finishes available, these surfaces offer practical elegance without compromising on style. 

For a cohesive look and a more sustainable approach, off-cuts from selected kitchen slabs can be cleverly repurposed to clad smaller zones within the home. Whether it’s stone shelving in a pantry, a splashback in a coffee nook, or lining the interior of a utility cupboard, using off-cuts allows for thoughtful detailing whilst making the most of each unique slab. 

“Designers and homeowners alike are looking to extend luxury and personality beyond the kitchen. Incorporating stone adds character, practicality and a real sense of occasion to spaces that are often overlooked – it’s a way of transforming the functional into something aesthetically beautiful.” Oli Webb, Director, Cullifords

   1. Calacatta Vagli Oro Cullifords Quartz,  2. Calacatta Viola Estramoz Marble, 3. Palissandro Classico Marble and Belvedere Granite, 4. Carrara Marble, 5. Calacatta Vagli, 6. Calacatta Medicea Cullifords Quartz, 7. Belgian Fossil Granite