Polished sintered ceramic from Nuovo Corso, made in Italy in 12 or 20 mm — a resilient surface for kitchens and terraces, best judged in person for colour.
A natural marble for bathrooms, window sills and carefully used kitchens — real stone with real character, best chosen from a sample and full-size photos.
Grey engineered quartz from Silestone — a low-maintenance worktop for kitchens and bathrooms, best chosen by seeing the sample rather than reading about it.