We understand that it can be tricky to decide what will look right in your kitchen when trying to buy a new worktop. Once you’ve decided you want to install a solid wood worktop, there are a number of different types of wood to choose from, each with its own pros and cons. Whilst you might be able to achieve a similar look with a laminate worktop, nothing beats the look and feel of solid wood.
Walnut worktops provide a deep, rich colour and distinct wavy pattern which will bring warmth and a touch of luxury to your kitchen as well as something slightly different to an oak worktop. Here’s our complete buying guide if you’re looking to buy a walnut worktop.
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- Aesthetics
- Sizes
- Walnut worktop accessories
- What are the benefits of choosing a walnut wood worktop?
What is Walnut wood?
Walnut wood comes from either America or Europe. The wood is a strong and durable option that will withstand the wear and tear of a busy kitchen. Walnut offers a more polished look than other types of wood which is what makes it appealing to a number of homeowners and is a look that fits in well with a modern kitchen.
Aesthetics
Walnut worktops are available in a variety of hues, from airier light shades through to richer, more luxurious chocolate tones, they will suit any space or style. If you’d prefer your wooden worktops to have a more uniform grain, European walnut wood is perfect as it provides a near, regular look, ideal for smaller spaces where the tone takes centre place. For those who prefer a more care-free design, the Tiger walnut wood, like its namesake, has a striped pattern that really brings your choice of wood to life.
Walnut has a medium shine and mid-scale texture so is perfectly suited for any kitchen worktop as it can be dressed up or down depending on what statement you want your kitchen to make.
With walnut wood, the growth rings are often visible, making a walnut worktop a great option for a natural feel and for something that’s completely unique to your kitchen.
Walnut has decay resistant properties and just needs an occasional bit of upkeep to keep it at its best. It’s a favourite of those who make worktops due to its durability when being glued, cut, or stained, although it’s not usually strained because it’s already such a beautiful wood.
Sizes
At Worktop Hub, our range of Walnut Worktops are offered with different size credentials to make sure they’re a perfect fit for you and your kitchen.
We can provide our European Walnut and Tiger Walnut worktops in lengths of three metres and four metres, ideally suited to fitting snugly into the contours of your kitchen.
Both European and Tiger Walnut worktops come in widths of 640mm and 900mm, so whether your kitchen space is snug or spacious, our Walnut worktop will fit right in.
The European Walnut worktop can be 27mm, 40mm or 60mm thick, and the Tiger Walnut worktop has a thickness of 40 millimetres.
Walnut worktop accessories
When you order your Walnut wood worktop, you can also choose matching worktop accessories such as upstands, edge details, and return ends and cut outs.
An Upstand is an extra piece of wood that flows from the flat surface of the worktop to provide an extra bit of backing against the wall, providing a seamless look in your kitchen and making it all appear as though it is made from one piece of wood.
The Edge Details are simply the cut of the edge of your worktop. There are a variety of options from the more slender to minimise space usage right through to some lovely thicker or layer-shaped options to match a specific pre-existing style in your kitchen or just to display more of the gorgeous walnut wood.
Your Return Ends are the swoop of the ends of your worktop, and they come in different types of cut, ranging from a slick angular shape to a smooth curved version.
Cut-out options are your specifications of where the Walnut worktop needs to be pre-cut to ensure a perfect fit with your kitchen essentials such as the sink and oven top.
What are the benefits of choosing a walnut wood worktop?
- A beautiful range of colours
- An attractive, authentic range of grain pattern
- High quality wood source
- Requires very little upkeep
- A hygienic choice
- Decay-resistant properties
- Looks good with any pre-existing kitchen style
Shop walnut wood worktops
So, we’ve taken you through the looks, sizes, accessories and benefits of buying a walnut worktop. Why not browse our superb range of walnut wood worktops today?
