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Nilestone Grigio Shimmer Quartz

Nilestone · Quartz

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

Style:

Solid Sparkle Warm

Uniform warm beige-grey quartz with fine reflective white specks — a solid, subtly sparkling modern surface.

Nilestone Grigio Shimmer adds quiet sparkle to a warm neutral grey base. Its uniform mid-tone warm beige-grey is consistent across the entire surface with no veining or directional patterns — just very fine dense granular texture. Sparse minute highly reflective white specks are interspersed throughout catching the light. The polished finish enhances the sparkling quality. Grigio Shimmer differs from Grigio Starlight — where Starlight has a cooler mid-grey with dense bright flecks, Shimmer has a warmer beige-grey with sparser reflective specks. The warm base makes Shimmer more suited to warm kitchen schemes. 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 Grigio Shimmer?

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

Nilestone Grigio Shimmer Quartz slab

Frequently Asked

Questions About Grigio Shimmer

What does Nilestone Grigio Shimmer look like?
Grigio Shimmer has a uniform warm beige-grey base with very fine granular texture. Sparse highly reflective white specks catch the light throughout. No veining or pattern. Polished finish. A solid, subtly sparkling surface — warm neutral grey with quiet reflective detail.
How does Shimmer differ from Grigio Starlight?
Both are grey surfaces with sparkle but with different character. Starlight has a cooler mid-grey with denser bright flecks — more sparkle. Shimmer has a warmer beige-grey with sparser reflective specks — subtler sparkle. Starlight is cooler and more glittering; Shimmer is warmer and more restrained.
What is the warm beige-grey?
The base colour sits between grey and beige — a warm neutral that bridges cool and warm schemes. It's grey with enough warm undertone to feel inviting rather than clinical. This warmth makes it particularly compatible with natural timber, cream cabinetry, and warm-toned accessories.
What cabinetry suits Grigio Shimmer?
The warm neutral base is very accommodating. Cream and warm white create cohesive warmth. Natural timber adds earthy depth. Dark cabinetry provides grounding contrast. Brushed brass or bronze hardware echoes the warm undertones. The unpatterned surface supports any design direction.
Is Grigio Shimmer practical?
Highly practical — mid-grey hides everyday marks better than white or black. The granular texture and warm tone camouflage fingerprints and water spots. The sparse shimmer adds visual interest without introducing maintenance concerns. One of the most practical Nilestone designs for daily use.
★★★★★
"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