Are granite countertops a good investment for my home?

Kitchens & WorktopsCustomer Awareness
Written By Marco Fazio

If you’re considering options for your worktop, granite remains a wise long-term investment. It is exceptionally durable, resists everyday wear, and maintains its beauty with straightforward care. Unlike trend-led surfaces, quality granite offers a timeless aesthetic that complements both classic and contemporary kitchens. This matters when considering resale appeal and long-term value.

granite worktop by stoneCIRCLE
 

Where does the return become evident? First, longevity: a well-finished and properly maintained granite worktop can last through multiple kitchen updates.

Second, performance: resistance to heat, high surface hardness, and stain resistance (with sealing) minimise the need for costly replacements. Third, design: a unique, natural slab elevates the quality of your space. Buyers often see this as a key difference.

 

Of course, the value you gain depends on the quality of fabrication. That’s where stoneCIRCLE’s method comes in. We use CNC technology for precise tolerances and shaping.

Our experienced masons complete the finishing. This leads to a better fit, jointing, and edge detail. Our modern UK factory employs advanced machinery along with traditional hand-finishing methods.

We also recycle water and use on-site solar power, helping to reduce our environmental impact. Many homeowners now view these sustainable choices as part of the value, not just the cost.

The final consideration is choice. We hold thousands of slabs in stock in various colours and finishes, allowing you to select the exact style that fits your plan and budget without compromise.

 
Marco Fazio

Marco Joe Fazio is CCO and director of photography at space+style™ by marco joe fazio Ltd, working in fashion, hospitality, food & drink, architecture and design.

Born and raised in Tuscany, Italy, Marco learned the rudiments of photography and the magic of the darkroom in his early school years. Thereafter, he worked in architecture, interior, and lighting design for two decades. During those years, Marco founded an award-winning architectural studio and managed a multidisciplinary design team, working mainly for fashion industry clients.

Since moving to London in 2008, Marco has been recognised as a Chartered Architect of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) while pursuing his dream of connecting the worlds of architecture, design, and fashion from the photographer's perspective.

After years of passionate dedication, hard work and professional achievements, he was awarded the Fellowship certification (FBIPP) by the British Institute of Professional Photography and won the Peter Grugeon Award for the Best Fellowship of the Year in 2016. Subsequently, he has been admitted as a member of the highly regarded Association of Photographers (AOP). 

Having achieved a stronghold in coordinated image and photography for the design and fashion world, Marco has taken his expertise into the hospitality market; luxury and boutique hotels, fine dining restaurants, and the drinks and beverage industry are all reaping benefits from his services.

Today, Marco is leading his agency in assignments in the hospitality, fashion, and design industries.

Creative photography, cinematography, coordinated images and brand marketing form the core of his services.

Thanks to more than a decade in the music industry, Marco has expendable knowledge in composition and sound engineering. That knowledge is a valuable asset in creating licensed soundtracks and magnetic sound designs for commercial productions.

Marco's passion and another branch of his business are mentoring and nurturing new visual arts talents. In 2016, he launched "telling [fashion] stories" – photography & set design workshops – and more recently, he has become a lecturer for the School of Art and Creative Industries at London South Bank University (LSBU).

The crossover between genres and industries is a peculiar and essential factor in his work, contributing to thinking outside the box and achieving a unique style rich in symbolism and content.

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