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CRL Quartz Kalahari Quartz

CRL Quartz · Quartz

Kalahari

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 Kalahari up close — the surface texture, colour depth, and veining that make this quartz unique.

Colour:

Beige Brown Cream

Sun-warmed earthy quartz with gentle organic tonal variation — a natural, grounded surface inspired by landscapes of stone and sand.

CRL Quartz Kalahari takes its name from the great African landscape — and its surface captures that same sense of warm, earthy vastness. A sand and ochre-beige ground displays gentle organic tonal variation that creates the impression of layered natural stone seen from above — warm, complex, and authentically geological in character. This is not a surface with distinct veining but with the kind of subtle, all-over natural movement that makes plain quartz feel alive and interesting. The polished finish brings warmth to the earthy tones without making them harsh. Kalahari suits interiors where natural materials, warm colours, and organic forms create a space that feels deliberately grounded in the natural world.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

4 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

UV Resistance

3 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

4 out of 5

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CRL Quartz Kalahari Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Kalahari

What colour is CRL Quartz Kalahari?
CRL Quartz Kalahari is a warm, flat, plain beige-cream — a consistently warm mid-beige tone with barely any texture or variation. There is no veining whatsoever. It is a clean, warm neutral solid that sits alongside Taj Mahal as one of the very few warm plain stones in the CRL range. Its warm sandy tone evokes the colours of arid landscapes and sun-warmed earth.
Is CRL Quartz Kalahari a suitable neutral worktop colour?
Yes — CRL Quartz Kalahari's warm mid-beige is one of the most universally flattering neutral worktop tones available. Its warmth prevents it from feeling clinical or cold, and its simplicity — no pattern or veining — means it can support any cabinetry colour or material palette without competing for attention. It is the ideal choice for homeowners who want a warm, understated foundation that will feel equally fresh in 10 or 20 years.
What cabinetry colours pair best with Kalahari?
CRL Quartz Kalahari's warm sandy beige works beautifully with cream, warm white, and off-white cabinetry for a gentle, monochromatic warmth. It is equally effective with dark navy, bottle green, or deep charcoal cabinetry where the warm neutral base creates a sophisticated contrast. Natural oak and warm timber cabinetry is a particularly natural pairing — the beige worktop and warm wood feel completely integrated.
Does Kalahari work in a contemporary kitchen?
Yes — while Kalahari's warm neutral might immediately suggest a traditional application, it is equally effective in contemporary settings where a warm, grounded alternative to cold white or grey is desired. A Kalahari worktop in a Scandi-inspired kitchen with warm oak and white cabinetry, for example, creates a warm, inviting contemporary aesthetic that cool whites cannot achieve.
How is CRL Quartz Kalahari different from Taj Mahal?
Both Kalahari and Taj Mahal are warm plain neutrals in the CRL range, but they differ subtly in tone. Kalahari is a drier, sandier beige; Taj Mahal has a slightly more creamy, warm quality with a hint of travertine-like sedimentary movement in its ground. Kalahari is the flatter, drier-toned of the two; Taj Mahal is slightly more tactile and geological.
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"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

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Why In2stone

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