I like industrial but the domination of concrete and timber needs to be balanced For one the bench is too blocky almost looking like an open tomb. Balance with a natural stone (granite ?) bench top. Then the timber choice is gorgeous but there is too much Consider adding warmth and softness with Porters liquid copper and patina green as a feature wall decorated with tallish leafy plants The timber ceiling is good. Lightly coloured clear glass pendants over the kitchen bench will create an inviting atmosphere and finally brightly coloured stools to accent the space colours of red green etc With compliments Pat 4 Interior Design Canberra

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The only way to tell is to look at samples of each material adjacent to each other in the location of your new kitchen. There are too many variables with lighting, photography, and screen adjustment to provide a valid opinion online. Your benchtop will be there for a long time so pay the extra dollars if you love the most expensive one and it works well with the other materials, otherwise you will be reminded of your compromise everytime you use your kitchen. Best of luck, Dr Retro House Calls

Hi Kate, no problems at all. I installed the bench top in 2008, we left the property in 2016 and rented in out. Which is always the test to any product. We sold the property in 2019. The granite transformation bench top was still the same as the day installed. The same as any bench top, no cutting directly on bench, anything spilt got cleaned up immediately. I was very impressed with the looks and the product.