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Bloomstone Empire Grey Quartz

Bloomstone · Quartz

Empire Grey

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

Our quartz 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 quartz to your supplied template, or supply the stone directly as-is — anywhere in the UK . Learn more .

The Stone

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

A warm mid-grey quartz featuring subtle white veining and fine speckling, perfect for a refined, contemporary kitchen.

Empire Grey by Bloomstone offers a beautifully balanced mid-grey quartz surface, presenting a warm, inviting tone that feels incredibly contemporary. We appreciate how its base isn't a flat, lifeless solid; instead, you'll discover a subtle depth created by very fine, dispersed dark micro-specks uniformly distributed across the material. This delicate speckling adds a refined, almost textural quality that makes it wonderfully tactile and visually engaging.

Beyond its sophisticated speckled base, Empire Grey reveals gentle white vein-like formations that break through the surface in organic patterns. These faint veins add an elegant layer of movement without overwhelming the stone's understated character, ensuring a look that is both modern and timeless. As with all Bloomstone quartz, you're investing in a durable, non-porous material that promises exceptional stain and scratch resistance, making it an incredibly practical choice for busy households, requiring virtually no maintenance to keep its polished lustre.

Imagine Empire Grey gracing your kitchen worktops, a generous island, or even a chic bathroom vanity. Its refined blend of speckled texture and subtle veining makes it incredibly versatile, pairing beautifully with a wide range of cabinetry styles, from crisp whites to deeper wood tones, creating an effortlessly sophisticated space we'd be proud to hand-template and install for you.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

7 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

3 out of 5

Heat Resistance

3 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Bloomstone Empire Grey Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Empire Grey

What is the overall aesthetic of Bloomstone Empire Grey?
Empire Grey presents a warm-toned mid-grey base with a unique blend of visual textures. You'll notice very fine, dispersed dark micro-specks that give it a subtle, granular depth, alongside gentle white vein-like formations that add organic movement, creating a contemporary and refined look.
How does the veining in Empire Grey contribute to its character?
The veining in Empire Grey is subtle and delicate, appearing as faint white, organic patterns that break through the speckled mid-grey surface. It's not dramatic or bold, but rather adds a sophisticated layer of movement and natural stone character without dominating the overall aesthetic.
What design styles or colour schemes does Empire Grey complement best?
Empire Grey's warm mid-grey tone, subtle speckling, and gentle white veining make it incredibly versatile. It pairs beautifully with minimalist contemporary designs, adds warmth to industrial aesthetics, and can soften modern schemes. It works well with a range of cabinetry, from crisp whites and creams to deeper blues, greens, or natural wood finishes.
Is Bloomstone Empire Grey a practical choice for a busy kitchen?
Absolutely. As an engineered quartz, Bloomstone Empire Grey is highly practical. It's non-porous, which makes it exceptionally stain-resistant and hygienic, requiring no sealing. Its polished finish and inherent scratch resistance mean it's durable enough for daily kitchen use, needing only simple soap and water for cleaning.
What differentiates Empire Grey from other plain grey or heavily veined quartz options?
Empire Grey stands out by uniquely combining two distinct visual elements: a fine, uniform speckling that provides textural depth, and subtle, organic white veining that adds gentle movement. Unlike a flat plain grey, it has intricate detail, and unlike a dramatically veined marble-look, its veining is understated, offering a refined balance that's both textured and quietly elegant.
★★★★★
"Excellent Service and Beautiful Results - Highly Recommended! I recently had In2stone install new quartz worktops in my kitchen, and I couldn't be happier with the results. From start to finish, the experience was completely stress-free. The team was not only competitively priced but also incredibly friendly and professional throughout the entire process. They handled everything seamlessly - removing the existing sink, hob, and old laminate worktops before fitting the new quartz surfaces. The finished worktops are absolutely beautiful and have transformed my kitchen into a modern, minimalist space that I love spending time in. The quality of workmanship is outstanding, and the attention to detail really shows. I'm a very satisfied customer and would highly recommend In2stone to anyone considering new worktops. Well done to the entire team - you've exceeded my expectations!"
— Ashley ChapmanGoogle 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