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The Art of Contrast: How Two-Tone Kitchens Transform Modern Spaces

Two-tone kitchens, finished with quartz worktops, are a fantastic design choice and can elevate the look and functionality of your kitchen design.

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10 Ways to Get Your Kitchen Ready for Autumn

From seasonal décor to prepping for hearty, comfort-filled meals, here are ten ways to get your kitchen ready for the fall season.

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Quartz Kitchen Worktops

How to Style Your Kitchen for Every Season: Bringing Seasonal Vibes into Your Space

A guide to styling your kitchen for every season, with tips on how to refresh your space and show off your quartz worktops without a full renovation.

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Create a Calm, Functional Kitchen: 6 Items to Declutter Right Now

Declutter your kitchen countertops and transform the heart of your home. Learn easy tips for an organized, efficient, and stylish space.

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Calacatta Grand Imperial Mineral X Quartz

MineralX - Quartz surfaces redefined

Exclusively sourced, designed, made and installed by Gemini Worktops, MineralX is a next-generation quartz surface made from hybrid mineral stone.

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Respirable Crystaline Silicosis (RCS) News Update

We’ve created a Q+A to help understand why there have been some recent cases of respirable crystaline silicosis attributed to workers in the stone industry.

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The Perfect Joint: Ensuring quality Quartz Worktops with Gemini Worktops

Our expert worktop designers strive to avoid joints whenever possible. However, when a joint is essential, our professional installation team ensures that joints are of the highest quality.

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Grey kitchen designs

Why Grey Kitchens are timeless

Grey kitchens are a prime example of a timeless classic that remains relevant and stylish year after year.

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How to style quartz floating shelves

Whether you're aiming to display cherished decor pieces, store kitchen essentials, or achieve a sleek, minimalist look, quartz floating shelves offer versatile functionality.

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Small Kitchen

Maximizing Small Kitchen Spaces with Quartz Worktops

When working with a small kitchen, every inch counts. Making the most out of limited space requires smart design choices that blend functionality with style.

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MineralX Quartz Pricing

A Comprehensive Guide to MineralX Quartz Pricing

Why do quartz materials vary so much in price and how can you make an informed decision without compromising on quality?

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Gemini Worktops: Proudly Made in Britain

At Gemini Worktops, we take immense pride in our heritage and craftsmanship and are honoured to carry the prestigious Made in Britain mark.

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Modern Kitchen

Creating the Ultimate Modern Kitchen: Top Design Features for a Sleek and Functional Space

Modern kitchens are all about combining style and functionality to create a kitchen design that is both aesthetically pleasing and practical for everyday use.

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Shaker Design Options

Enhancing Your Traditional Kitchen with Quartz Design Options

Delve into the quartz worktop design options tailored specifically to elevate your traditional Shaker kitchen scheme.

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The Versatility of Kitchen Extensions

A well-executed kitchen extension can revolutionise how you interact with your home, enhancing both its functionality and aesthetic appeal.

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Renovation tips

Essential Kitchen Renovation Tips from our savvy renovators!

Whether you are tackling a kitchen overhaul or reimagining your living space, insights from our seasoned renovators can help guide you in the right direction.

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Kitchen layouts

Unlocking the Art of Kitchen Layouts

Explore some of the most popular kitchen layout ideas, and how incorporating quartz worktops can elevate each design, tailored to fit any space.

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Family Kitchen

Creating a family kitchen

A kitchen should be warm and welcoming, encouraging family members to linger and chat. Here's some tips on designing a family kitchen with quartz as the centrepiece

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Grand Designs Approved Partner

Grand Designs Magazine Approved Premium Partner

With great excitement, we announce that Gemini Worktops now stands among the elite, having been officially recognised as a Grand Designs Magazine Approved Premium Partner.

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Spring Renovations

Benefits of renovating in spring

With longer daylight hours and abundant natural light streaming through windows, spring is the perfect time of year for kitchen renovations.

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Affordable kitchen renovation ideas with Alice May

You don't need to complete a huge renovation to give your kitchen a stylish and modern makeover.

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Easy Steps to Create a Spring Kitchen Design

Capture the beauty of the season by exploring our creative ways to infuse the spirit of spring into your kitchen design.

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Discover the charm of a country kitchen

There's something timeless and comforting about the rustic beauty of a country kitchen with sophisticated quartz surfaces.

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Quartz worktops: a worthy investment for your home

At Gemini Worktops we offer the highest quality, quartz worktops for every budget. Here's why quartz worktops are a worthy investment for your home.

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Make the most out of your kitchen worktop samples

We offer free samples with every worktop quote, to allow you to see the natural beauty, durability, and luxury of our quartz surfaces within your own home.

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Survival Guide - How to survive without worktops

Undertaking a kitchen renovation can be challenging. One particularly daunting aspect is the temporary loss of your kitchen, especially when it involves removing worktops.

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The green kitchen trend for 2024

From calming sage to bold emerald, green colour palettes are making a statement in kitchen designs this year due to the growing popularity of calming shades

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Splashbacks and floating shelves - the perfect match to modernise your space

Quartz splashbacks and floating shelves bring a touch of modernity to your kitchen and offer a range of design options to elevate your space.

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Gem Awards

Announcing the Gem Award winners 2023

Join us in celebrating the winners of the Gem Awards 2023, who have not just created a functional kitchen with Gemini Worktops but have redefined the very essence of sophistication, style and beauty within kitchen design.

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Kitchen trends

Top 10 Kitchen Trends for 2024

From the revival of classic elements to the integration of innovative technology, the kitchen is evolving into a space that caters to every style of home.

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Stylish and Functional Kitchen Accessories to elevate your space

Gemini offers a curated selection of high-quality accessories designed specifically for your quartz surfaces.

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Quartz vs Laminate Worktops

We compare quartz and laminate worktops options, highlighting their characteristics, benefits and drawbacks to help you make an informed decision.

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The benefits of a modern quartz splashback

Beyond their undeniable visual appeal, the versatility of a kitchen splashback brings a variety of benefits to modern kitchens.

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Choosing quartz when on a budget

With affordable options priced under £200 per square metre, get your dream kitchen with stunning quartz countertops all within budget.

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The Gem Awards 2023

We’re looking for the best kitchens of 2023 to participate in the first ever Gem Awards.

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Autumn Styling

Fall into Cosy Elegance: Styling Your Kitchen and Quartz Worktops for Autumn

Styling your kitchen for autumn isn't about aesthetics; it's about creating an atmosphere that embraces the warmth and comfort of this time of year.

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Accessorise

Styling and Accessorising Your Quartz Worktops

We explore how to dress, style, and accessorise your quartz worktops, incorporating plants, flowers, and decor.

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Shaker

The Allure of Shaker-Style Kitchens with Quartz

The classic beauty of the Shaker style, now elevated with the inclusion of quartz countertops, has stood the test of time, capturing the hearts of homeowners and designers alike.

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Grey Kitchens

Timeless Tones: Crafting Your Kitchen with Subtle Grey Hues

Grey kitchens have firmly established themselves as a beloved choice for homeowners and designers alike.

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Quartz Shelving

Smart Storage Solutions: Pantries, Quartz Shelving and Cupboard Organisation

The pantry is often the unsung hero of kitchen storage. If you're fortunate enough to have one, you're on your way to achieving an organised kitchen.

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Hob Quartz Worktop

Superior quality from the very start

Learn more about the raw materials used in a quartz slab, and how the quality of these determine the overall durability and performance of your quartz worktop.

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Quartz Worktop Budget

Where to begin: Setting your worktop budget

With over 50,000 worktop installations we like to think we know a thing or two about kitchen renovations and we’re here to share expert tips when it comes to budgeting for worktops.

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Perfect Worktop Material

Where to begin: Choosing the Perfect Worktop Material

Discussing the pros and cons of various worktop materials, highlighting why quartz stands out as superior choice for kitchen worktops.

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Visit our kitchen showroom in York

Whether you're looking for a timeless white or a dynamic dark surface, our kitchen showroom in York is the ultimate destination for all your worktop needs.

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Add value to your kitchen

How to add value to your kitchen

A well-designed kitchen can boost your property's overall value. Let's look at ways you can add value to your kitchen, including upgrading your kitchen worktops.

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White Kitchens

Why all white kitchens will stand the test of time

Delve into the world of white and light kitchen designs and explore why they continue to stand the test of time.

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Summer Kitchens

Bringing the Spirit of Summer into Your Kitchen Design

As the temperature rises and the days become longer, it's time to infuse the spirit of summer into every corner of your home. And what better place to start than the heart of your home – the kitchen!

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Kitchen Design Features

Kitchen design features that will wow

Quartz is not just limited to worktops - it can also be used for a variety of other purposes in the kitchen, including splashbacks, and floating shelves. Let’s look at the ways you can style quartz in your kitchen.

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A Guide to a Smooth Kitchen Worktop Installation with Gemini

Transforming or renovating your kitchen with new worktops is an exciting process, however, as you approach the installation stage, it's natural to have questions and wonder what to expect.

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Choosing your perfect worktop: Quartz or Solid Surface?

Quartz and Solid Surface kitchen worktops offer a range of different benefits and unique characteristics, but what sets these materials apart?

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Gold Worktops

All things gold - how to add gold to your kitchen

Gold is a colour that symbolizes luxury, sophistication and elegance, and can be used to elevate any kitchen space.

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Benefits of a kitchen island

Benefits of a kitchen island

The benefits of a kitchen island make them a practical and functional feature in any kitchen design.

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Templating Appointment

Prepare for your worktop templating appointment

Preparing your kitchen for your worktop templating appointment will help ensure that your new countertops will be a perfect fit for your kitchen.

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Spring Kitchen Ideas

How to bring Spring into your kitchen

With a new season upon us, Spring is the perfect time to refresh your home, and what better place to start than your kitchen?

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Top 5 Quartz Worktops

Top 5 MineralX Quartz Worktop colours in 2023

Your worktop choice is an important one when it comes to choosing your new kitchen. We’ve rounded up our top five more sought after MineralX Quartz colours for some inspiration.

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Japandi Scandi

Japandi vs Scandi kitchen design

Japandi and Scandi are two of the most popular interior design styles. Whilst similar, there are some subtle differences that make them unique.

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30mm worktops

Reasons to choose 30mm worktops

30mm quartz worktops are a versatile option that can complement a variety of kitchen styles.

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Marble Effect Quartz

A simple guide to marble effect quartz

Marble effect quartz is a beautiful and durable material that has become increasingly popular in modern kitchen design.

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Smart technology

How Smart Technology Is Changing The Kitchen in 2023

The smart kitchenware industry has exploded, and we’re now spoilt for choice. So what kinds of smart technology are available to add to your kitchen worktops?

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Kitchen Trends For 2023

Top 10 Kitchen Trends for 2023

From bold colour palettes to smart technology, the top 10 kitchen trends for 2023 will inspire you to create a kitchen that's both beautiful and functional.

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Incorporating Pink Kitchen

Ways to incorporate pink into your kitchen

The colour pink brings a touch of warmth and personality to your kitchen and there are many different ways to incorporate this colour into your kitchen design.

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Dynamic and Dark: How to style your kitchen with dark tones

When it comes to updating your kitchen, dark colours will make an instant impact and can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to any home.

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Quartz Edge Profiles

A Guide to Worktop Edge Profiles

Explore our worktop edge profiles and discover the perfect style to compliment your kitchen design.

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20mm Quartz Worktops

Reasons to Choose 20mm Quartz Worktops

One of the most common questions we are asked is 'what is the difference between 20mm quartz and 30mm quartz and which should I go for'?

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Say hello to your new favourite marble colours

We’re thrilled to introduce you to our new MineralX Quartz marble styles - a range of stunning new colours including our lowest-ever price point for marble quartz.

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Our recipe for being the perfect host this Christmas

We know Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year and it’s no surprise that the kitchen is the most used room in the house during the festive period.

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Christmas Brownie

Tis the season to bake brownies...

In the lead-up to the festive period, we've teamed up with Whisper Bakes to bring you a recipe for a super tasty treat that you can make with the whole family.

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Christmas Worktop Styling

Style your home for Christmas

With the festive period just around the corner, it's time to think about planning your holiday decor!

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Why Choose Quartz Worktops

The advantages of choosing Quartz worktops in your home

Choosing your kitchen worktop is one of the most exciting parts of the kitchen transformation process but when there’s such an extensive range of materials to choose from, it can be daunting. So why choose quartz?

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Traditional Contemporary Kitchen Trends

Kitchen Trends: Traditional vs Contemporary Kitchens

Some choose a more traditional kitchen finish and others prefer a clean, contemporary design, but what makes them different?

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Declutter your kitchen

Clever (and stylish) ways to declutter your kitchen

Decluttering your kitchen can be daunting, but there are plenty of creative and stylish ways to do it!

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Colourful Kitchen

Kitchen Trends: Eight ways to add colour to your kitchen this year

Whether it’s bold and bright or soft and subtle, we have some ideas on how to add a splash of colour to your kitchen.

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Two tone kitchens

Kitchen Trends: Pastel and two-tone kitchens

With this latest trend, designers can create kitchens with personality & character. A two-tone style can be the perfect way to breathe life into any space.

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Modern Country Kitchen

Kitchen Trends: Modern Country Style Kitchen

Country kitchens are timeless and classic and they add that rustic, warm feeling to the heart of any home.

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Designing a kitchen from the tops down

At Gemini, we believe that starting your design journey at your countertops can simplify your kitchen remodel.

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Kitchen Trends: Modern Style Kitchen

A modern kitchen is all about efficiency, from the materials used to the design, a modern kitchen is designed to be functional, beautiful, and minimal.

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Shake it up with a Shaker Style Kitchen

Shaker style kitchens work wonderfully with muted colours and here we have curated the most popular Gemini worktop colours for these kitchens.

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Choosing the right worktops for your kitchen

How do you know what is the best kitchen worktop material from the vast array of choice available? To help, we’ve compiled a pros and cons summary of all the leading material contenders.

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Custom Kitchen Worktops

Custom Kitchen Worktops

At Gemini Worktops, we create stunning, made-to-measure kitchen worktops for inspirational living.

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Japandi Kitchen Design

How to create a Japandi Inspired Kitchen

The Japandi trend has been popping up all over the interior space but which worktops best bring this trend to life? We’ve curated some of our Japandi inspired quartz worktops for you along with some Japandi inspired kitchens we’ve spotted on Instagram for inspiration.

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Industrial Kitchen Design

Kitchen Trends: Industrial Kitchen Design

Industrial interior style is a trend that is here to stay. Exposed brick and concrete surfaces, reclaimed features and statement metal accessories are just a few of the defining features. But which worktop to choose in your industrial inspired kitchen?

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Nectarine Tart Recipe

Life’s a peach (or nectarine) Tart

In collaboration with Gem's Wholesome Kitchen, here's Gem's melt in the mouth Peach Tart recipe. Ideal for a relaxed Sunday afternoon gathering.

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How To Choose A Quartz Worktop You’ll Love

When our customers are planning their kitchen design, we’re often asked to guide on colour choices. We've put some of our design ideas down on paper to help inspire your style decisions.

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The Function Of The Kitchen Island

Today, A kitchen is no longer a room in which you just cook. Whether your kitchen use is mainly functional, social or a mix of both; we have gathered some great design ideas to inspire you.

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