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Astoria Granite

Granite

Astoria

25+ Years Experience
1,500+ Projects Completed
4.9 from 100+ Reviews
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Full Service — Installation

Our granite range is available with full supply, templating, fabrication and installation across Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Waterlooville, Chichester, Southampton and the surrounding area, with our services extending to Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Berkshire . The reach of our installation service depends on the type of project — contact us to discuss your requirements.

Supply & Fabrication — UK Wide

Outside our installation area? We can fabricate granite to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

See the natural beauty of Astoria up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this granite unique.

Style:

Veined Natural Polished

Astoria granite presents a sun-kissed tapestry of soft cream, peach, and sandy gold, flowing gently with subtle rose-pink and grey undertones from India.

Astoria granite offers a truly inviting surface, unfolding in a warm, flowing tapestry of soft cream, peach, and sandy gold tones. We love how its gentle diagonal movement across the slab creates a sense of natural grace, with subtle hints of rose-pink and delicate grey minerals weaving through to add remarkable depth. The polished finish enhances this predominantly warm palette, giving it a light, sun-kissed appearance that instantly brings a welcoming, Mediterranean elegance to any kitchen.

Sourced from the ancient, mineral-rich geological formations of India, Astoria is a classic example of granite – an intrusive igneous rock formed deep within the Earth's crust. It’s forged over millennia as silica-rich magma cools slowly, allowing large, interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica to form. This slow, high-pressure process gives granite its characteristic hardness and dense structure, making it incredibly resilient and a timeless choice for hardworking surfaces.

At In2Stone, we're passionate about bringing stones like Astoria into your home. Its exceptional hardness and low porosity, hallmarks of granite, make it perfectly suited for kitchen worktops, resisting scratches and heat with ease. With simple sealing and regular care, Astoria will maintain its radiant beauty for decades. We hand-template every project, ensuring precision for those subtle flowing patterns, and our expert installers treat each slab with the respect it deserves, delivering a finish that truly transforms your space.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

4 out of 5

Stain Resistance

3 out of 5

UV Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

5 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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Astoria Granite slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Astoria

What distinctive visual characteristics does Astoria granite have?
Astoria granite is renowned for its warm, flowing patterns in soft cream, peach, and sandy gold tones. It features a gentle diagonal movement across the surface, with subtle hints of rose-pink and grey adding depth to its light, sun-kissed appearance. The polished finish further enhances its welcoming, Mediterranean elegance.
What kitchen styles or colour schemes complement Astoria granite?
Astoria granite, with its warm and light palette, is incredibly versatile. It pairs beautifully with classic or rustic kitchen designs, Mediterranean-inspired interiors, or even modern spaces seeking a touch of warmth. It complements neutral cabinetry – think off-white, cream, or light wood tones – and can be accented with brass or gold fixtures to enhance its natural warmth.
How durable is Astoria granite and what care does it require?
As a granite, Astoria is exceptionally durable, ranking high on the Mohs scale for hardness (6-7). This means it's highly resistant to scratches, heat, and impact, making it ideal for busy kitchens. To maintain its beauty, we recommend sealing it upon installation and periodically thereafter, and simply cleaning with warm soapy water and a soft cloth.
Where does Astoria granite originate from and what makes its geology unique?
Astoria granite is sourced from India, where it formed deep within the Earth's crust over millions of years. It's an intrusive igneous rock, meaning it solidified from molten magma very slowly, resulting in the large, interlocking crystals of quartz, feldspar, and mica that give granite its characteristic coarse-grained texture and incredible strength.
How does Astoria granite compare to other light-toned worktop materials?
Compared to materials like marble, Astoria granite offers superior scratch and heat resistance due to its higher quartz content. While engineered stones might offer perfect uniformity, Astoria provides the unique, organic patterns and depth only found in natural stone. Its enduring beauty and durability make it a sound investment, and at In2Stone, we ensure honest pricing for this premium quality.
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"We decided to get bespoke granite work tops for our new kitchen and have to say that we are over the moon with them. From the outset, Ian was very professional when selecting the stone, he listened to what we wanted, went through all of the possibilities that we could have for our worktops and went through the process in detail once we had made a decision. The templateing and fitting was carried out by an incredibly professional and helpful team run by Kev, who knew exactly what they were doing and just got on and made my kitchen look amazing. I would highly recommend In2stone for a helpful, knowledgeable and professional service from start to finish."
— Nicky HavardGoogle Review

Why Choose Us

Why In2stone

Invisible Joins & Ogee Edging

The edge profiles and seamless joins other suppliers say they can't do? We do them every week.

"Other quartz suppliers weren't able to offer the ogee edging I wanted — In2stone could."

Olivia Tett

The Quote Is the Price

No hidden costs, no surprises. We consistently beat competitor quotes — even online discounters decline to match us.

"Beat 6 other companies by a mile. Even an online company that claims to beat any quote declined to."

Dean Fitzpatrick

Ian Answers the Phone

No answering machines or sales scripts. You'll speak to the people who'll actually work on your project.

"Ian always answered the phone or called me back — and that was before we even decided to use him."

Carly Rielly