Fed up with the angular kitchen designs? Hi-Macs ( Himacs.eu) is a versatile natural acrylic stone surface that can give your kitchen sexy curves. The brand's stand at 100% Design in London last September was designed by the Campana Brothers. Distributed through Latham Timber (0044-1133870830, Lathamtimber.co.uk) it costs €546 (£434) per 368cm by 76 cm sheet.

Belfast-based Chop and Change by Mette kitchens (048-9051 1243, Mettecreates.com) is an interchangeable modular system that creates personalised countertops and doors using different textures to break up the space. Printed wood sections can sit beside solid wood and stainless steel inserts.Chef Paul Rankin is a fan as is the Merchant Hotel. Prices from about €6, 737.

Joule Flow Designs' fun sinks offer bespoke designs for kitchens and bathrooms. Made of milled acrylic, this type of customisation isn't cheap. A pinstripe design, costs from €5,667, a spotty sink is €4,489 and a jigsaw pattern is from €4,830 (0044-1933679161, Jouleflowdesigns.com).