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Laminam: architectural surfaces for extraordinary kitchens
Ultra-large porcelain slabs, millimetres thin, in finishes from honed stone to oxidised metal. Here is what Laminam is, where it excels — and how to design it into a kitchen that deserves it.
What is Laminam?
Laminam is large-format sintered porcelain — sheets up to 3.2 metres long made by compacting natural minerals under enormous heat and pressure. The result is a surface of exceptional hardness and near-zero porosity, in thicknesses from 3mm to 20mm.
Why customers choose Laminam
Heat-proof
Hot pans straight from the hob — porcelain shrugs off heat that would scorch laminate or resin.
Scratch & stain resistant
Near-zero porosity means wine, oil and coffee wipe away; daily knives leave no story.
Seamless scale
Full-height splashbacks and island waterfalls with barely a joint in sight.
UV-stable
Colour-fast even in sun-flooded rooms and outdoor kitchens.
Where it works best
Worktops, splashbacks, island cladding, furniture fronts — even integrated invisible induction (see InvisiCook). Thin profiles suit contemporary designs; thicker slabs deliver a monolithic stone look.
Design & installation considerations
Large-format porcelain rewards professional templating and experienced fabrication — edge details, cut-outs and support need planning at design stage, not on site. That is exactly the work our design service does.
Discuss a Laminam kitchen →What customers say
★★★★★Beau Bijou have designed 2 kitchens for us and each time we’ve been delighted. One large kitchen and one smaller space — both just perfect for our needs.Christine Keighley, West Yorkshire Replacement kitchen
★★★★★The design Richard did for me was far better than my kitchen shop’s, and I saved £800 on my worktops using their trade account. My fitter loved the plans too — so easy to read.Luke Leeds, West Yorkshire Independent design
★★★★★I never thought about using a designer for my kitchen until I found Beau Bijou. After 3 designs by retailers, the difference was amazing and the recommendations saved me a lot of money.Samantha Orpington, Greater London Remote design
★★★★★Richard spent a long time talking me through all the options. The designs were better than I’d hoped — really amazing. My Calacatta gold quartz worktops are beautiful. So happy!Carol West Yorkshire Replacement kitchen
Design Laminam into your kitchen
Tell us about your project and we will show you where Laminam earns its place — and where another surface might serve you better. Impartial, as always.