Mega Marble was pleased to create Silestone quartz worktops for Poggenpohl, one of the best known kitchen brands in the world, at the Ideal Home Show.

The Ideal Home show is hailed as the biggest and best home show in the business.

Hundreds of thousands of visitors frequent Earls Court in London to see the latest products and trends in interior design. The show boasts the widest collection of  brands, and over 600 exhibitors.

The pioneering design of Poggenpohl kithens, was demonstrated at this year’s show. Their +SEGMENTO kitchen incorporated luxurious finishes, Silestone surfaces and handless storage. This high-spec kitchen combined innovative storage and sophisticated design elements to create a truly stylish kitchen.

Mega Marble is delighted to be an approved fabricator of Samsung Radianz quartz. Samsung is a worldwide techology leader and a recognisable and trusted household brand. Their range of engineered quartz colours includes white, beige, brown and grey. Please see their colours here. Please contact us for samples or for more information.

Samsung’s Noble Collection is unique in the marketplace. These Samsung quartz colours feature metallic chips that add dimension, depth and sparkle.  Four colours are available in the the Noble Collection- Ferio Black, Mariposa Buff, Mirama Bronze and Saltoro Cliff. Samsung Radianz surfaces are composed of about 93% quartz. They are scratch resistant, heat resistant and non-porous.

London’s iconic Savoy hotel has just reopened after 3 years and an extensive £220 million refurbishment. Mega Marble sourced, fabricated and installed the magnificent marble and stonework for this elegant space.

Mega Marble Director Rafi Mimoni notes ‘There was great satisfaction in this job. The designers utilised some beautiful materials to amazing effect’.

The famous Strand Lobby is considered the heart of the hotel. This dramatic area has been renewed to its former glory with a newly laid, intricate floor of black and white marble tiles, with a Nero Marquina border detail. The skill of the Mega Marble stone masons is shown in the 6 white Carrara marble pillars, each one sitting atop a fielded panel base of Nero Marquina, as well as in the intricately fabricated marble architraves and door linings. The grandeur of the Lobby is continued under a 4 metre arch of Carrara marble leading down stairs, with marble paneling in the same material, through to The Upper Thames Lounge.

Construction of the white archway was fixed using specially designed fixings to follow the exact curvature of the underlying brick arch whilst supporting the weight of the stone.

Framing the doorway leading from the Upper Thames Lounge to the cloakroom areas is a stone architrave adorned with a curved feature. This was created out of a solid block of marble that was hollowed out and shaped in order to reduce the fixing weight whilst retaining the natural beauty of the stone.

Mega Marble was involved in all aspects of the stone work at the Savoy, working closely with the Designers in selecting each of the significant blocks and slabs of stone from suppliers in Italy and Spain   This included selection of the fabulous Labradorite Madagascar slabs that were used to create the bar top in the Beaufort Bar where the clever lighting now reflects the pearl like translucence emanating from a bed of sea-blue stone.

While the Lobby design remained true to the hotel’s rich history, the building work had to compensate for the odd eccentricities of the original building’s structure. In 1903 the Savoy was extended, but the building was not built to today’s exacting standards of structural accuracy or safety. The Lobby is not straight but twists unevenly resulting in a discrepancy along its length of more than 300ml. To ensure that the black and white marble tiles  appear straight from every angle, every stone was individually cut at the Mega Marble factory in Park Royal with the final adjustments carried out by hand on site.

Rafi says he loves the feel of the Savoy “As you step into the Savoy the feeling is akin to the warm welcome you would have experience when visiting a grand English home in the 1920’s”

Mega Marble’s work continues through the Thames Lounge to the famous Riverside Restaurant. The refurbishment is distinctly art deco and Mega Marble installed sparkling walls in Star Galaxy granite and diamond patterned floors in Crema Marfil and Star Galaxy granite.

Mega Marble is proud to produce work of this quality and scale at its factory here in England. ‘People say manufacturing in England is doomed, we are living proof that it is not ! Our factory operates to the highest standards and we have been producing work for some of the most prestigious projects in the UK for over 15 years including Westfield Shopping Centre, Sofitel Hotel Terminal 5, The Langham Hotel, Park Plaza Westminster Bridge, and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel’ says the founding Director of Mega Marble.

Mega Marble’s current projects include work on the Spa, Signature Restaurant and Bassoon Bar at the new Corinthia Hotel, the entrance foyer at One Hyde Park and the new Westfield Shopping Centre in Stratford due to open in 2011 with amazing vistas over the Olympic Park. Mega Marble is also working on a number of high end residential properties.

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Image 1, and bath below: Silestone ‘Bianco Rivers’ (quartz)

Image2: Carrara  (marble)

Image 3: Caesarstone ‘Misty Carrara’ (quartz)

Can Engineered quartz look like marble?

While there is no manmade material that looks exactly like marble, there are some that are beautiful in their own right.

There is engineered quartz that is designed to look like Marble. Silestone ‘Bianco Rivers’ and Caesarstone ‘Misty Carrara’ are white with grey streaks which look similar to the grey veining in Carrara marble. As London’s Mega Marble is an approved fabricator of these brands in the UK, their warranties will apply. Both of these quartz companies offer products of extremely high quality and their levels of service are excellent.

As marble is relatively soft and porous it is not generally recommended for kitchen worktops. While marble can be used across a range of internal applications, it is not as resilient as  granite and engineered quartz in kitchens

Some people still choose to have marble worktops. If you would still like to choose marble, it is important that you understand how to clean and maintain natural stone.

Engineered quartz on the other hand, is highly suitable for kitchen worktops. It is far more scratch, heat and stain resistant. As quartz stone in non-porous it is impervious to bacteria. Engineered quartz is made from over 90% quartz crystals which are combined with resins and other materials to form surfaces that are incredibly functional and stylish. There are a range of colours and brands available. Please contact us for further advice on your project.

Quartz worktops can transform kitchens and add glamour and value to your home. There are a wide range of brands and colours available. These are some of the factors to consider when choosing the perfect quartz worktops for your kitchen.

There are quite a few companies that manufacture engineered quartz and supply this to fabricators in slab form. The majority of quartz worktops fabricated by Mega Marble are from COMPAC, Silestone, Caesarstone and DuPont™ Zodiaq®. As Mega Marble is an approved fabricators, the warranties of these companies apply. These limited warranties range from 10 years to a lifetime warranty.  With high-end materials such as quartz the workmanship is as important as the material.

We recommend COMPAC, Silestone, Caesarstone , DuPont™ Zodiaq® and Samsung Radianz based on the quality of their products and their excellent levels of support and service. Reputable companies should follow a procedure patented by the Italian company Breton. Avoid fabricators that supply cheaper alternatives that could be problematic down the line

Most people base their decision about which brand to use on the colour they like best.

There is a wide range of colours available. Some quartz surfaces mimic the tones of natural stone like granite and marble, others are bright and consistent in colour. Bear in mind that matt surfaces require additional care and maintenance.

The edge detail of your worktop as well as drainers can add different style elements to your kitchen. You should consider worktops that will complement your existing kitchen, or redefine its style.

Mega Marble is an expert fabricator of quartz worktops. Please get in touch to discuss your project. Our vast technical knowledge and artistic passion make us the ideal partner for your project.

Quartz worktops consist of between 92 and 97% natural Quartz crystals . These are combined with other materials and resins to offer resilient and beautiful surfaces, perfectly suited to kitchens.

London based Mega Marble create and install quartz worktops for designers, architects and kitchen companies.

Quartz worktops are ideally suited for kitchens and there are numerous advantages to installing these in your home.

Advantages of Quartz worktops:

* Engineered quartz offers the ultimate combination of form and function. This material is far more scratch and stain resistant than natural stone.

* Generally quartz surfaces are impervious to bacteria and mildew. Silestone worktops are made with anti-bacterial protection.

*Quartz worktops are easy to clean and maintain.

*A stunning array of colours, textures and finishes are available.

*Quartz worktops also offer a beautiful consistency of colour.

*Engineered quartz is highly versatile and can be used in a range of applications and surfaces, offering creative freedom for designers.

*Although the functionality of quartz is more suited to kitchens, quartz worktops can retain the look and feel of natural stone.

*If you deal with approved fabricators, like Mega Marble, quartz companies offer limited warranties ranging from 10 years to a lifetime warranty.

*Quartz worktops can transform the look of your kitchen and add value to your home.

What is the difference between the quartz companies?

Most of the quartz surfaces fabricated by Mega Marble are from Silestone, Caesarstone,  DuPont™ Zodiaq,  COMPAC and Samsung Radianz. We will also fabricate quartz from other companies if it is specified. There is a wide range of colours to choose from and most people base their decision about which brand to use for their project, on the colour they like best.

London based Mega Marble sources, creates and installs cut to measure marble and stone in a range of homes, hotels and public spaces in the UK.

Prestigious clients include The Savoy, St Pancras Chambers and The Langham Hotel as well as a number of bespoke London homes. No project is too big or too small. Mega Marble works alongside architects, Kitchen companies and designers.

While a small selection of our marble is shown on our website, we are able to import marble from around the world. We can advise on all aspects of working with stone. Whether you are looking for cut to measure marble cladding, cut to measure marble worktops, bespoke marble basins or baths, or cut to measure marble tiles we can cater to your specifications. As well as marble, we source, create and install  bespoke stonework in granite, limestone, sandstone, onyx, travertine, and slate.  Mega Marble are members of the Stone Federation of Great Britian and are also approved fabricators of engineered quartz from CaesarStone , DuPont™ Zodiaq®, COMPAC and Silestone.

Our 2,000m2 factory in Park Royal London,  can handle every aspect of stone fabrication. We have been producing cut to measure marble and bespoke stonework  in the UK for over 15 years. Please explore our website to get a feel for our creativity and commitment to quality. Or get in touch- we would be happy to discuss your project.

London based Mega Marble is a fabricator  of bespoke marble, granite, limestone and sandstone as well as engineered quartz.

We create bespoke stonework for  some of London’s most glamorous kitchens, bathrooms and living spaces and hotels.

Our prestigious projects include work for The Savoy Hotel, St Pancras Chambers, Westfield and The Berkley Hotel. We are truly passionate about stone and are well placed to take on the most creative commercial and residential projects. No job is too big or too small.