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Nilestone Calacatta Soft Shimmer Quartz

Nilestone · Quartz

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

Colour:

White Brown Grey Bronze

Warm off-white quartz with muted bronze-grey fluid veining — a balanced, warmly sophisticated marble surface.

Nilestone Calacatta Soft Shimmer wraps warm marble veining in a gentle luminous quality. Its warm off-white base has a smooth polished reflective surface. Moderate to dense fluid veining moves diagonally and randomly, varying from fine threads to bold areas in warm brown-grey — almost a muted bronze — with subtle tonal variations suggesting depth. The veining has a bronzed warmth that distinguishes it from cooler grey Calacattas. The muted, diffused quality gives it a soft-focus character — the veins are present and prominent but never harsh. 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

Interested in Calacatta Soft Shimmer?

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Get a free, no-obligation quote for Calacatta Soft Shimmer quartz. From template to installation, In2stone handles everything — so you can enjoy your new surface without the stress.

Nilestone Calacatta Soft Shimmer Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Calacatta Soft Shimmer

What does Nilestone Calacatta Soft Shimmer look like?
Calacatta Soft Shimmer has a warm off-white base with moderate to dense fluid veining in warm brown-grey — almost a muted bronze — with subtle depth variations. Veining flows diagonally and randomly from fine threads to bold areas. Polished and reflective. A balanced, warmly sophisticated marble with bronzed vein tones.
What creates the bronze quality?
The warm brown-grey veining has a bronze-like warmth — not a metallic shimmer, but an overall warm metallic tone within the grey. This creates a richer, warmer character than standard cool grey veining. Under warm lighting, the bronze quality becomes more pronounced, adding a luxurious depth to the surface.
How does this compare to Calacatta Gold Soft?
Both are warm, softened Calacatta designs, but with different characteristics. Gold Soft has lighter, more delicate veining in warm brown-beige — quieter and more understated. Soft Shimmer has denser, more fluid veining in muted bronze-grey — bolder and warmer. Gold Soft whispers; Soft Shimmer speaks with warmth.
Is the shimmer visible?
The shimmer quality is subtle rather than sparkly — it refers to the warm, light-catching quality of the bronze-toned veining rather than discrete reflective particles. The polished finish enhances this by reflecting light across the warm tones. It's a gentle glow rather than a glitter effect.
What cabinetry suits Calacatta Soft Shimmer?
The warm bronze tones pair naturally with cream, warm white, and natural timber cabinetry. Brushed bronze or antique brass hardware connects with the veining beautifully. Dark cabinetry provides contrast while the warm worktop prevents coldness. The balanced character suits traditional, transitional, and warm contemporary kitchens.
★★★★★
"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