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Nilestone Azul Shimmer Quartz

Nilestone · Quartz

Azul Shimmer

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

Cool off-white quartz with blue-grey diagonal marble veining — a crisp, atmospherically cool surface.

Nilestone Azul Shimmer infuses marble veining with a distinctive blue-grey palette. Its very light cool off-white base carries a moderate to dense network of organic diagonal veining. Softer diffused light greys blend into the background while distinct darker blue-grey lines add definition. The darker veins are medium to bold with a somewhat fractured quality and subtle granular texture while lighter veins are more ethereal. The blue-grey vein colour — referenced by 'Azul', Spanish for blue — creates a cooler, more atmospheric marble than standard warm grey alternatives. The fractured quality within the darker veins adds geological depth. Engineered from 93% natural quartz with polymer resins. Non-porous, scratch resistant (Mohs 7), NSF and Greenguard certified. 15-year warranty. Supplied and installed by In2Stone across Hampshire.

Performance

How This Stone Performs

Hardness

7 out of 5

Stain Resistance

5 out of 5

Heat Resistance

4 out of 5

Scratch Resistance

5 out of 5

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Nilestone Azul Shimmer Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Azul Shimmer

What does Nilestone Azul Shimmer look like?
Azul Shimmer has a cool off-white base with organic diagonal veining in soft diffused light grey and distinct darker blue-grey. The darker veins have a fractured quality with subtle granular texture. Lighter veins are ethereal and background-blending. Polished. An atmospherically cool marble — the blue-grey palette creates distinct coolness.
What does Azul mean?
Azul is Spanish for 'blue' — referencing the distinctive blue-grey undertones within the veining. The blue isn't bold or vivid — it's a subtle cool cast within the grey that becomes more apparent under natural daylight. It creates a different atmosphere from standard warm grey marble designs.
What creates the ethereal lighter veins?
Some veining areas are very soft and diffused, blending gradually into the off-white background rather than having sharp edges. These ethereal veins add atmospheric depth — like distant clouds behind the more defined darker veining. The contrast between sharp blue-grey and soft diffused grey creates visual complexity.
What cabinetry suits Azul Shimmer?
The cool palette pairs naturally with white and light grey cabinetry. Navy blue cabinetry connects with the blue-grey veining. Chrome or brushed nickel hardware complements the cool tones. For warmth contrast, natural timber softens the cool palette. Avoid warm-toned cabinetry that might clash with the cool blue-grey character.
Is this suitable for a bathroom?
Ideal — the cool, atmospheric marble character creates a spa-like bathroom. The blue-grey veining evokes water and ice. Non-porous quartz handles moisture and cosmetics without staining. The 3220×1620mm slab format allows large vanity tops and potential wall cladding for a cohesive marble bathroom.
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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

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