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1. Harts Boatyard – Surbiton

   April 15, 2020 4:49 pm Leave a Comment

   The Harts Boatyard is centrally located in the picturesque town of Surbiton, overlooking the peaceful & idyllic surroundings on the banks of the River Thames.

   JMDA design were tasked with enhancing the already peaceful setting, whilst injecting a burst of energy into this charming riverside venue.

   Part of the Mitchells and Butlers restaurant group, this venue has an established client base upon which to improve and update. The bones of the building worked well, but a face lift and refresh were needed.

   Bright colour combination

   JMDA have once again brought an interesting and modern take on a this bar/restaurant.  Using a combination of bright bold fabrics and wallpapers, and dark contrasting walls.

   

   Zoned Areas

   The design team added interest to the venue by dividing it into sections using a variety of design and colours.

   Darker colours are used in the dining areas for a cosy feel, whereas the bar has been kept light with vibrant fabrics and burnt orange tones.

   Some areas of the venue are designed with families in mind, whereas others have been tailored to appeal to a grown up crowd.

   Classic Marble bar tops and table tops

   Marble bar tops are still a popular choice – a timeless material that works well with a lot of other materials and colours. The drawback with real marble is that it is naturally porous and can stain and watermark.

   

   JMDA opted for Versital cultured marble bar tops and marble table tops. Being a resin composite hand made to replicate real marble, it has the massive benefits of being waterproof and stain proof whilst having the look of marble.

   The bar tops have a modern twist. The Metallic Marble finish in Copper Stratos incorporates veins of shimmering metallic thread throughout.

   Combining Materials

   The marble bar tops are complemented perfectly by the bar frontage, a combination of burnt orange tiles from Parkside and oak panels.

   Lighting

   Lighting is an important design element for any venue. As well as LED’s to the bar frontage, a mixture of feature pendants, wall lights and spotlights are dotted throughout the restaurant to create atmosphere.

   

   Not forgetting The Washrooms!

   The washrooms have become an important consideration to any bar and restaurant. They are regularly the location for selfies and Instagram images, and the lighting and decor often sited as important to visitors.

   Striking marble vanity tops, in a custom ‘Carrata’ style marble from Versital are the main feature.  The tops are fully waterproof and stain proof, ideal for busy washrooms. They are also extremely hygienic and easy to clean.

   

   Custom Details

   The back splash incorporates a beautiful curved detail to the top corners for an art deco appeal, crafted in the Versital workshop.

   The gold and teak style wood to the front of the vanities is the perfect complement to the marble top.

   To find out more about this project, or how we can help with your next job, please contact Versital on 01204 380780 or email sales@versital.co.uk

2. Trend Analysis: Marble Vanity Tops

   August 5, 2019 5:00 pm Leave a Comment

   Latest In Marble Vanity Tops

   Over the years the trend for marble has grown massively, especially in bathrooms where people often opt for the timeless luxury feel. Many of our clients want something with a natural look that will be hard wearing and suitable commercial washrooms. Versital marble vanity tops are fully non porous and unlike real marble do not stain or watermark, ideal in commercial settings.r more ideas and inspiration for  (more…)

3. Versital Marble Bar Tops chosen for Mitchells and Butlers New Premium Country Pubs concept

   March 16, 2017 11:18 am Leave a Comment

   Versital is delighted to have been specified across restaurant, bar and pub operators giant Mitchells and Butlers new Premium Country Pubs. Versital’s luxurious faux marble in a classic ‘Arabesque’ white finish was chosen to complement the exclusive design of the upgraded establishments, found in some of the UK’s most beautiful locations.

   Luxury Marble Bar Top

   The concept of Premium Country Pubs focuses on style, quality fittings and aspiring artwork, and Versital was the natural choice to complement this design brief with its bespoke, high-end solutions. Versital surfaces include marble bar tops, vanity tops and table tops, dependent on location, with unique luxurious design twists such as built in champagne holders into some of the table tops.

   

   “Versital offers the perfect flexibility of design to help meet our brief- from any size or colour requirement, we know Versital can deliver. The elegance of the Arabesque finish enhanced the transformation of the original buildings into beautiful, welcoming and premium spaces where people can savour their meal or drink”.
   Lauren Milner, Associate Interior Designer at JMDA

   Versital surfaces provide an exceptional solution for a hospitality environment as they offer the same luxurious looks as marble but are non-porous and therefore stain and water resistant. The surfaces are also completely bespoke and handmade to fit any size, colour or design requirement, offering a truly unique design experience to the customer.

   

   “The fact that Versital was specified on multiple areas of the project is a great testament to the flexibility of Versital as a true to life stain resistant marble. As well as marble bar tops, the surface was used across various venues for the washroom vanities and table tops. We even created fully bespoke table tops that had cast out central areas to allow for ice buckets to be placed for champagne.

   This is precisely the type of work we love to get involved in – working with skilled designers and specifiers to use our product at its best, as well as brilliant installers and joiners to show off the product beautifully. Mitchells and Butlers are an excellent brand with a well-regarded reputation who we were delighted to work with”.
   Gemma Stockberger, Head of Marketing and Sales for Versital UK

   Versital features in numerous venues of Mitchell and Butlers new collection of individual Premium Country Pubs, designed to deliver the very best in service and food in a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere. Establishments include the idyllic Chilworth Arms in Southampton, which features a dramatic Versital marble bar top as well as marble table tops and vanity tops; the exclusive Belvedere Arms in Ascot with a Versital bar top, and the cosy Swan in the Cotswolds blending English heritage with modern comfort. This features striking Versital washroom vanities.

    

   Versital is a hand-made, hand finished product that is manufactured in the UK by skilled craftsmen. Product offerings include an extensive range of bespoke, made-to-measure hospitality and bathroom products including shower panels, bespoke shower trays, vanity tops, bar tops and table tops.  To find out more or for a quotation, please get in touch by email for a personal bar top quotation, or call us on 01204380780.

4. Versital Marble Tops & Panels specified in Chaophraya

   March 3, 2017 1:42 pm Leave a Comment

   Versital Marble Bar Tops specified in Chaophraya Newcastle’s Thai Transformation

   Versital is delighted to have been specified in Chaophraya, a contemporary Thai restaurant in Newcastle. The restaurant has recently undergone a £1.55 million transformation that offers an impressive blend of contemporary Thai cuisine in unique surroundings.

   Stunning Marble Bar Top

   Versital supplied a stunning three meter marble bar top and marble panels to meet the brief of ‘classic elegance’.

   

    

   The restaurant, based in Eldon Square near Grey’s Monument, offers modern Thai dishes and authentic surroundings with items sourced from Thailand on display. Chaophraya Business Manager, Simon Wright says:

   Practical Solution for Delicious but Messy Food

   “While it is indeed delicious, Thai food can be messy and therefore prone to staining. We needed a practical solution for our new restaurant that would project an opulent and authentic look, while still being fit for purpose and keep looking as good as new for a long time. Versital’s bespoke faux marble means we now have the best of both worlds for our restaurant – a beautiful, premium marble bar and ‘pass’, without the drawbacks of the naturally porous material.”

    

   

   Stain Resistant Marble Alternative 

   Versital’s 100% non-porous stone resin panels, bar tops and table tops are made to measure allowing you to specify the exact shape and size required. They are available in over 90 colours and finishes such as marble, granite, sparkle and high gloss.

   “There are so many benefits of opting for cultured marble within the hospitality environment.  Not only is it stain proof, non-porous and easy to clean, it can also designed to a completely bespoke dimensions, shapes and sizes. Faux marble has been known to last for more than 30 years in the restaurant environment. We are delighted with the final result for Chaophraya.”
   Gemma Stockberger, Head or Marketing and Sales for Versital UK

   

   Versital worked closely alongside designers JMDA who specified Versital for this beautiful restaurant refurb, as well as main contractor and installer to ensure and smooth process from beginning to end.

   Service & Support From Inception To Completion

   “Versital provided a brilliant service throughout the project. From inception, design, procurement, right through to the construction phase; they supported the project team in ensuring delivery of a brilliant product from across various bespoke joinery items such as the bar/ kitchen pass & waiters stations”.
   Dan Lewis, Project Manager at Medlock and installation manager for this project.

   

   Easy To Maintain

   Not only does the customer benefit from the beautiful aesthetics of Versital marble, it of course comes with all the benefits you’d expect from our marbles. Versital is extremely hygienic offering the anti-bacterial protection of SteriTouch, as well as being waterproof and easy to clean.

   WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DESIGNERS

   As well as manufacturing to design specification we are also on hand to offer advice to designers to help create the vision they have whilst being a practical real-world solution. We often have designers who approach us with a brief and initial design who may need advice making it work in practice.
   We were able to offer our expertise in creating a beautiful custom drop edge detail. It really helps to work alongside experienced designers.
   Our aim is to take the stress away from the designer and end client and work alongside other trades to get a good end result.
   As well as being a beautiful marble finish it offers the benefits of being extremely hygienic, easy to clean and non-porous so will not stain

   Gemma Stockberger, Director

   For more information of Versital Marble bar tops and panels take a look at our past projects. You can contact us direct for a quotation, or call us on 01204380780.

5. How to Fit a Bar Top : A Step by Step Guide

   September 29, 2015 10:47 am Leave a Comment

   How to Fit a Bar Top : Video Guide

   When refurbishing and renovating a bar or restaurant, the bar area is likely to be one of the first areas to get a facelift. The bar top itself is an especially high traffic area that every customer who visits will be in contact with.

   A beautifully installed and fabulous bar top will really make an impact with customers and leave a lasting impression. A high quality bar top that looks fantastic is an essential addition to any new bar.

   Learn more about installation from our installation videos.

   High Quality Stone Resin Bar Tops

   Versital manufactures high quality stone resin bar tops in a huge range of finishes. Finishes include true to life faux marbles, granites as well as the striking high gloss sparkle ‘Reflect’ range of colours.

   Manufactured to Spec

   Bar tops are manufactured to spec from diagrams or measurements supplied. In the case of curved bars and more complicated shapes a template may be required to ensure a perfect fit.

   Get a Quote or Place an Order for a Bar Top.

   How to Fit a Bar Top

   Installing a new bar top needn’t be daunting. Any good joiner or tradesmen with some skill will be perfectly able to accomplish this with a little guidance from us.

   Watch the following short video for our step by step guide to how to fit a bar top from Versital.

   [youtube]https://youtu.be/zQxvvd9_zu4[/youtube]

   For more advice or assistance with installing a bar top please contact us direct on 01204380780, or drop us an email via our contact form. We are happy to provide bar top estimates and give installation guidance and advice. We look forward to hearing from you.

6. Marble Bar Tops for New Italian in Blackpool

   July 24, 2015 12:18 pm Leave a Comment

   New Bar Installation: Marble Look Bar Tops for New Italian in Blackpool

   Amoro Restaurant in Blackpool has recently opened its’ doors with great success. We were delighted to work alongside and have our marble bar tops specified by Joseph Boniface Architects on this exciting new independent restaurant.

   

   Joseph Boniface Architects

   Versital worked alongside architects Joseph Boniface in Blackpool who designed and specified the full project with a sleek modern sleek design. As an experienced architect in commercial projects they opted for materials that look fantastic, but that were also easy to keep and would last long after the opening.

   Marble Alternative Bar Tops

   The client wanted a marble look for his Italian restaurant as a nod to tradition, but both he and the architect Joseph were concerned about using natural marble due to the problems the material inherently brings. Being naturally porous marble has a tendency to stain and is not waterproof, which is not ideal in a bar or restaurant situation.

   

   100% Waterproof Marble Look Bar Tops

   Versital faux marble is the ideal substitute for real marble where a real world practical solution is needed, as well as looking the part. Versital bar tops have all the look of a natural marble being hand made, but are 100% waterproof and stain resistance – perfect for a busy restaurant and bar area.

   Alternative to A Carrara Marble Bar Top

   Versital finish ‘Arabesque’ was chosen here as a great alternative to Carrara marble. The white background and black vein have a beautiful depth of colour. Being a hand made and veined product, it is the nearest match to natural marble on the market using a synthetic stone resin.

   

   Bar Tops Made to Order

   All Versital bar tops are manufactured to order to design specifications and sizes from either the client direct or the interior designer and architect. Bar tops can be made from plan where needed, or template if that suits a customer best.

   

   In this project for Amoro Restaurant, the client required a template taking by a fitter we were able to recommend and the bar top was manufactured to that precisely.

   For more information on specifying or buying faux marble bar tops from Versital, or help with a current project please call us on 01204 380780 or send us a contact form with your relevant project information and company details.

7. Create A White Marble Bathroom The Simple Way

   January 27, 2014 5:02 pm Leave a Comment

   Focus on: Classic White Marble Bathrooms

   The use of marble in interior design has a long history, dating back as far as Ancient Rome. Marble has long been the popular choice for bathroom designs. (more…)

8. Bar Inspiration – Classic Marble Bar Tops Make A Comeback

   October 9, 2013 3:55 pm Leave a Comment

   Trend Towards Classic Marble Bar Tops

   Marble has been a popular bar top finish for decades, a classic look to use in traditional restaurant bars, as well as up market wine bars and eateries.  Over the last 12 months we have seen a huge increase in the popularity of marble bar top looks.  (more…)