What are sparkle and mirror chip quartz worktops? Sparkle quartz worktops, often referred to as mirror chip or starlight quartz, feature tiny crushed glass and mirror flecks embedded directly into the engineered stone. This creates a brilliant, shimmering surface that catches natural and artificial light to add a glamorous, modern touch to any kitchen. Beyond their striking appearance, these worktops offer the exact same non-porous durability and stain resistance as all our premium quartz collections.
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Horizon
Horizon Galaxy Grey is a sophisticated grey quartz worktop featuring delicate black and white speckles throughout its subtle surface. This sparkle-style piece from the Horizon Range offers understated elegance for contemporary homes.
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Horizon
Horizon Galaxy Black is a striking engineered quartz worktop featuring a deep black base scattered with luminous white, grey, and metallic flecks that catch the light beautifully. Part of the Horizon Range, this sparkle-effect surface brings contemporary elegance to any space with its captivating speckled character.
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Horizon
Horizon Galaxy White is a sophisticated white quartz worktop featuring delicate grey and sage green mineral flecks scattered throughout. This sparkle-finish surface from the Horizon Range brings understated elegance and practical durability to contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.
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CRL Quartz
The mirror chip on this popular white quartz surface draws the eye when it catches the light, adding interest to any space while blending seamlessly into its environment. Quartz Reflection brings a sense of glamour to its surroundings with a polished finish. Available in 20mm and 30mm thickness
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CRL Quartz
Grey Reflection is a popular, timeless grey colour with a distinctive mirror chip that add sparkle to any design. This quartz surface is extremely versatile, combining seamlessly with any number of materials, colours and finishes in the kitchen. Available in 20mm and 30mm thickness
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CRL Quartz
With a dusty sparkle throughout Arctic Shimmer brings glamour to the kitchen or bathroom and is simple to keep looking as good as new thanks to its high durability and ease of maintenance. Available in 20mm and 30mm thickness
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Artemistone
Artemistone Nougat is a sophisticated quartz worktop featuring a soft cream base scattered with warm taupe and grey aggregate flecks. This Sparkle style from the Grain collection offers understated elegance for contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.
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Artemistone
Artemistone Vivacita brings understated elegance to any space with its soft, neutral cream surface finished with delicate sparkle accents. Part of the Shimmer collection, this refined quartz worktop combines timeless appeal with contemporary sophistication.
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Artemistone
Artemistone Picola Medium brings subtle elegance to any space with its soft grey base and delicate sparkle detailing. Part of the Shimmer collection, this quartz worktop combines understated sophistication with practical durability for contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.
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Artemistone
Artemistone Picola is a light grey quartz worktop with subtle sparkle detailing throughout. This refined surface from the Shimmer collection combines soft, neutral tones with delicate flecks for understated elegance in any contemporary kitchen or bathroom space.
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Artemistone
Artemistone Bianco Shimmer is a luminous quartz surface featuring soft white tones with delicate sparkle detailing that catches the light beautifully. This Shimmer collection piece offers understated elegance with contemporary appeal for modern interiors.
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CRL Quartz
Adding a contemporary edge to the kitchen or bathroom, Silver Shimmer brings new life to earthy and grey tones. Resistant to heat, scratches and stains and extremely robust, this quartz surface is the ideal choice for high traffic areas of the home and will be a talking point for all the right reasons. Available in 20mm and 30mm thickness
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CRL Quartz
Add a touch of sparkle and glamour to the kitchen or bathroom with Grey Shimmer, a quartz surface that is as versatile and durable as it is beautiful. An ideal material to make any contemporary setting really shine, Grey Shimmer works comfortably amidst virtually any colour scheme and is guaranteed to turn the worktop into a stand-out feature of the room. Available in 20mm and 30mm thickness
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Caesarstone
Caesarstone Ocean Foam 6141 is a quartz worktop which has been created to decorate todays kitchens and bathrooms in a range of attractive quartz colours, extraordinary quartz textures, and top-quality performance. The legendary innovation from Caesarstone shines through in all their styles
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Nilestone
Nilestone's Nero Starlight is a striking black quartz surface adorned with fine silver sparkle flecks that catch the light beautifully. Part of the Starlight collection, this elegant design brings contemporary sophistication to any space with its deep, lustrous finish and subtle luminous character.
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Nilestone
Nilestone Grigio Starlight is a sophisticated grey quartz worktop from the Starlight collection, featuring delicate sparkle detailing across a refined, neutral base. Perfect for contemporary kitchens and bathrooms seeking understated elegance with subtle luminosity.
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Nilestone
Nilestone's Bianco Starlight is a pristine white quartz surface with delicate sparkle details that catch the light beautifully. Part of the Starlight Collection, this polished finish offers contemporary elegance for any modern space.
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Nilestone
Nilestone Grigio Shimmer is a sophisticated grey quartz worktop from the Starlight Collection, featuring delicate sparkle accents that catch the light beautifully. This polished surface combines understated elegance with practical durability for contemporary kitchens and bathrooms.
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Nilestone
Nilestone's Bianco Shimmer is a luminous white quartz surface from the Starlight collection, featuring delicate sparkle throughout its pristine finish. This refined engineered quartz brings understated elegance and practical durability to any space, with a polished surface that catches and reflects light beautifully.
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Technistone
The Technistone Elegance Eco Nev is from the Essential Collection. It is a light neutral colour with visible medium-sized crystals flowing through. The surface is highly practical and is available in 12mm, 20mm and 30mm thicknesses
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Sparkle quartz remains one of the most popular choices for contemporary UK homes. It delivers a high-end, bespoke feel while offering incredible practical benefits for busy family kitchens.
The embedded mirror chips actively reflect light around the room. This makes sparkle quartz an exceptionally smart choice for smaller kitchens or rooms with limited natural sunlight, as it creates the illusion of a larger, brighter space.
Despite the textured look of the glass flecks, the actual surface of the worktop is perfectly smooth and non-porous. It completely resists spills from wine, spices and coffee.
The busy, speckled pattern of mirror chip quartz is brilliant at hiding everyday dust, crumbs and watermarks between cleans.
Sparkle quartz is manufactured to offer a highly consistent pattern across the entire slab, ensuring a flawless and uniform finish for large kitchen islands and long worktop runs.
Sparkle quartz is the definitive choice for ultra-modern and contemporary kitchen designs. To maximise the glamorous aesthetic, pair a white or grey sparkle worktop with handleless, high-gloss cabinetry in pristine white or soft dove grey. If you are looking to make a dramatic statement, black sparkle quartz paired with LED plinth lighting creates a stunning, starry-night effect that serves as a brilliant centrepiece for entertaining. For hardware, highly polished chrome or sleek brushed steel taps will complement the reflective mirror chips perfectly.
| Feature | White Sparkle Quartz | Black Sparkle Quartz |
|---|---|---|
| Light Reflection | Extremely high | Moderate (contrasting sparkle) |
| Space Effect | Makes small rooms feel larger | Creates a dramatic, cosy focal point |
| Best Cabinet Match | High-gloss white, grey or navy | Gloss white, cream or light wood |
| Maintenance Profile | Hides dust well | May show watermarks more easily |
No, the mirror chips are not sharp. The crushed glass and mirror flecks are fully encased within the quartz resin during the manufacturing process. The final surface is polished to a completely smooth, flat finish, making it incredibly easy to wipe clean with just mild soapy water.
Yes, choosing a light-coloured sparkle quartz is an excellent way to make a compact kitchen feel more spacious. The mirrored flecks bounce light off the worktop and back into the room, naturally brightening the space and creating a feeling of openness.
While high-quality quartz is heat resistant to a certain degree, we always advise against placing boiling pots or roasting tins directly onto the surface. Sudden, extreme temperature changes can cause thermal shock to the resin and glass components. Always use a trivet or a heat protection pad.