Black magic This solid granite worktop has a textured finish to give the appearence of leather.
Cosmic Black Leather, £455 per linear m (H30mm), Second Nature
Hygienic choice Silestone contains Microban which has antibacterial properties.
Silestone Life Colours in Orange Cool, £400 per sq m (H20mm), Cosentino
Star quality This solid surfacing comes in more than 40 different colours and effects.
Solid Surfacing in Denim Spex, £65 per linear m (H12mm), Formica
Easy clean This surface is non-porous so resists kitchen spills.
LG Hi-Macs in Apple Green Sand, £300 per linear m (H12mm), LG Chem
Stone effect Team this slate-effect laminate with white gloss units for a dramatic look.
Omega in Slate, £40 per linear m (H40mm), Bushboard
Urban style Pricey, but you'll get that professional kitchen look.
Steelart stainless steel, £500 per linear m (H40mm), Blanco
Clear view A reflective glass surface can help make a small kitchen feel more spacious.
Glass worktop in Fern, £300 per linear m (H15mm), Kitchen Calm
Splash of colour This composite material contains pieces of different coloured quartz.
Zodiaq quartz in Alpha Brown, £300 per linear m (H30mm), DuPont
Warm wood Cherrywood has a subtle reddish hue that gradually darkens over time.
European Cherry, £100 per linear m, Barncrest
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