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Nilestone Calacatta Gold Soft Quartz

Nilestone · Quartz

Calacatta Gold Soft

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

Light warm grey quartz with delicate warm brown-beige diagonal veining — an understated, softly elegant surface.

Nilestone Calacatta Gold Soft takes the Calacatta Gold concept and distils it to gentle refinement. Its off-white to very light warm grey base has a subtle fine granular texture. Delicate moderately dense veining in warm brown-grey and muted beige sweeps predominantly diagonally with thinner thread-like lines branching into slightly broader diffuse areas. The polished finish reflects light gently. The 'Soft' designation is earned — this is Calacatta Gold with its volume turned down. The warm brown-grey veining is present but never commanding, creating a surface that adds quiet sophistication without visual drama. 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 Calacatta Gold Soft Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calacatta Gold Soft

What does Nilestone Calacatta Gold Soft look like?
Calacatta Gold Soft has an off-white to light warm grey base with fine granular texture. Delicate warm brown-grey and muted beige veining sweeps diagonally, from thin threads to slightly broader areas. Polished and gently reflective. An understated marble — the Calacatta Gold aesthetic softened to quiet elegance.
What makes it 'Soft'?
The 'Soft' refers to the veining intensity. Standard Calacatta Gold has bolder, more defined gold and grey veins. Calacatta Gold Soft has the same warm palette but with lighter, more diffuse, less dominant veining. It's for those who want the warmth and marble character without the visual drama.
What is the granular texture?
A fine granular texture within the light warm grey base adds subtle visual depth. This prevents the surface from looking flat or artificial and references the mineral structure visible in natural marble and quartzite. The granularity is visible on close inspection but blends into the overall surface from normal viewing distance.
What cabinetry suits Calacatta Gold Soft?
The warm, understated character works with virtually any cabinetry. Cream and warm white create a cohesive warm scheme. Natural timber adds earthy warmth. Dark cabinetry provides subtle contrast. The gentle veining means it won't compete with busy cabinetry designs — it supports rather than dominates.
Is it suitable for a large kitchen?
Ideal — the understated pattern maintains its elegance across large surface areas without becoming overwhelming. The 3220×1620mm jumbo slab format minimises joins across longer runs. The subtle veining looks equally refined at worktop scale and doesn't lose impact or become repetitive across extensive installations.
★★★★★
"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