--- title: "Case Study: Heritage meets modernity - Rencraft’s timeless showroom transformation" description: Caesarstone’s surfaces transform a Georgian kitchen display in Rencraft's Tunbridge Wells showroom. image: https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/hubfs/caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-01.webp --- ##### Menu Enter a keyword - [ Choose Your Surface ](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/heritage-meets-modernity-rencrafts-showroom-transformation#) - [ Colour Catalogue ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/catalogue/) - [ Black Quartz Worktops ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/black-quartz-worktops/) Find your ideal black quartz worktop - [ Grey Quartz Worktops ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/grey-quartz-worktops/) Find your ideal grey quartz worktop - [ White Quartz Worktops ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/white-quartz-worktops/) Find your ideal white quartz worktop - [ Kitchen Workshops ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/kitchen-worktops) - [ Concrete Worktops ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/concrete-worktops) - [ Marble Worktops ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/marble-worktops) - [ Design and Specification ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/design-and-specification/) - [ Design Inspiration ](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/heritage-meets-modernity-rencrafts-showroom-transformation#) - [ Design Style Quiz ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/personal-style-guide/) Design Style Quiz - [ Inspiration Gallery ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/gallery/) - [ View in Room (AR experience) ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/caesarstone-ar/) AR experience - [ Design Resources ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/resource-page) - [ Style Stories ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/style-stories/) - [ Project Checklist ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/project-checklist/define-your-dream/) Project checklist - [ Visualization Tools ](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/heritage-meets-modernity-rencrafts-showroom-transformation#) - New [ View in Room ](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/online-visualiser/#roomvo-visualizer) Our user-friendly visualization tools help you choose the perfect surface for your home.Leave the guesswork behind, and start exploring! 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The showroom, which originally opened over 25 years ago and then relaunched in September 2023, welcomed the addition of several striking Caesarstone surfaces which beautifully uplift and complement the space. ![caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-empira-white-costings-preview](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/hubfs/caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-empira-white-costings-preview.webp) APPROX. CAESARSTONE COST: £5,754.74 5151 Empira White Pricing based on approximate cost of supply, fabrication and installation of Caesarstone product(s) when priced as a direct to consumer installation. May not reflect actual price paid. [Get a quote ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/get-quote-recommended-fabricator) Pricing based on approximate cost of supply, fabrication and installation of Caesarstone product(s) when priced as a direct to consumer installation. May not reflect actual price paid. [Get a quote ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/get-quote-recommended-fabricator) ![caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-black-tempal-costings-preview](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/hubfs/caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-black-tempal-costings-preview.webp) APPROX. CAESARSTONE COST: £5,754.74 5810 Black Tempal Pricing based on approximate cost of supply, fabrication and installation of Caesarstone product(s) when priced as a direct to consumer installation. May not reflect actual price paid. [Get a quote ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/get-quote-recommended-fabricator) Pricing based on approximate cost of supply, fabrication and installation of Caesarstone product(s) when priced as a direct to consumer installation. May not reflect actual price paid. [Get a quote ](https://info.caesarstone.co.uk/get-quote-recommended-fabricator)   Visitors are welcomed into an environment that feels more like a beautifully designed home than a conventional showroom. The basement showcases a Green Heritage kitchen, where [Caesarstone’s 5810 Black Tempal surface](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/catalogue/5810-black-tempal/) surrounds a traditional aga. [5151 Empira White](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/catalogue/5151-empira-white/) is also featured prominently, topping the peninsula island and breakfast bar, and enhancing their elegance and functionality. This vignette, paired with bespoke cabinetry, provokes thoughtful consideration of colour, style, and finish, inviting clients to engage with the space. It also exquisitely showcases the versatility of Caesarstone surfaces.  ![Caesarstone 5151 Empira White splashback and kitchen worktop](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-02.webp?width=1440&height=960&name=caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-02.webp)“We wanted to create a space that clients can relate to and provide a more personable experience, where they can appreciate the tailor-made detail and features as they move around the showrooms, with each kitchen designed to challenge every individual's taste,” shared John Stephens, Managing Director at Rencraft. The showroom also includes a stunning Penthouse kitchen display, featuring [Caesarstone’s 220 Magnate Porcelain design](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/catalogue/220-magnate/) surrounding the chimney breast and BORA ovens, adding a modern yet sophisticated element. The surface demonstrates the versatility of Caesarstone, seamlessly blending with Rencraft’s unique kitchen designs and allowing customers to visualise how the surfaces could look in their own kitchens. ![Caesarstone's Magnate Porcelain kitchen surfaces in a Rencraft showroom](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-04.webp?width=1440&height=960&name=caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-04.webp)Rencraft faced several design challenges in maintaining the historical integrity of the Georgian building while incorporating modern elements. The showroom design sympathetically works with the natural features of the space, including high Georgian ceilings, tall sash windows, large archways, and fireplaces. To complement these features, Rencraft maximised the height of the cabinetry with top boxes that align with the high ceilings, creating a cohesive and elegant look. This thoughtful approach allows clients to connect with the space, appreciating the bespoke details and features as they move through the showroom. Each kitchen is designed to challenge individual tastes and inspire an ever-expanding ‘wish list,’ reflecting Rencraft's deep passion for kitchens and design. The choice to use Caesarstone in the kitchen displays was driven by the brand’s reputation for quality and durability. “We like to source like-minded partners where we can overlap and integrate their services into our displays, and Caesarstone fits the bill perfectly”, says Stephens. Its worktops were selected for its premium design credentials and unrivalled resilience, being stain, scratch, and chip-resistant. Its non-porous surface, coupled with heat resistance, makes it an ideal choice for prospective customer’s kitchen surfaces. ![Close-up of Caesarstone Black Tempal kitchen worktops in a showroom](https://blog.caesarstone.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-03.webp?width=1440&height=960&name=caesarstone-rencraft-tunbridge-wells-03.webp)Caesarstone's commitment to quality is further reinforced by its [Lifetime Warranty on residential applications](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/warranty/), providing customers with peace of mind and showcasing the brand's dedication to customer satisfaction. Feeling inspired by this recreation of an enduring kitchen design? [Browse our catalogue](https://www.caesarstone.co.uk/catalogue/) to explore our varied range of surfaces that will enhance your kitchen. ## Caesarstone available from £2,000 incl. 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