Natural stone has been used as a building material for centuries and in the home, it can be used to create timeless, classic looks. Although traditionally associated with bathrooms and kitchens due to its hardwearing properties, recent design innovations and technological advancements have seen applications evolve to include other areas of the home. Natural stone is often considered a “luxury” material; however, the benefits of stone products go far beyond aesthetics. Stone is durable, sustainable and sound-proof making it suitable for a wide range of applications within any budget.
Natural stone for internal walls
Natural stone is becoming a popular choice for internal walls as well as floors. Although natural stone does not act as a good insulating material it is able to store heat and release it slowly over a period of time. When used correctly a wall made out of natural stone can help to reduce the amount of energy needed to heat a home. Stone absorbs heat when temperatures are warm and then slowly releases it when the room cools. This has the benefit of keeping a home warmer in cold weather and cool when temperatures are higher Exposed stone walls are a widespread and popular way to decorate your walls, which you never get tired of. There is a myriad of ways of incorporating natural stone in your wall décor. Using your creativity and imagination, it is possible to come up with original stone wall design that will become a focal point of your room. Widespread types of stones are used highlighting a particular wall or area such as limestone, sandstone, brick, slate and coral stone.
Advantages of Natural Stone
● Unique textures
● Natural and earthy vibe
● Excellent sound-absorption
● A range of stone types in different price range
● Simplicity of maintenance and durability
Tips on Incorporating Natural Stone in Your Interior Design
- Proper lighting will intensify the wonderful texture of natural stone.
- Combine natural stones with warming materials like fur, cashmere, fleecy rugs and pillows since stone surface add a cold feel to the room.
- Bring bright-colored accents in warm shades of yellow, orange and red to make an area look welcoming and cheerful.
If you room is not spacious enough, consider decorating only a part of the wall with natural stone in order not to overload an interior., even the small part of a stone decorated wall will guarantee the same effect as the full wall.
- Be Bold and go Dark: Choosing a darker stone will make an interior space stand out from the crowd. Slate is a popular choice with colors ranging from cool grays and blacks to greens and warmer brown and red shades slate is a very versatile stone. Extremely hardwearing because of its darker color palette the material can be less demanding in terms of maintenance.
- Painting of exposed stone wall will allow subduing bold texture of this material and thus softening its visual effect.
- Stone walls could be incorporated in any style of interior décor; however, it is important to pick the proper type. For instance, uniform and brick stones ideally match lofts and contemporary interiors, while large rocks or different shapes will work for interiors in rustic or country styles.
In case you plan to decorate an entire wall with natural stone, it is better to use stones of various types. This way you will bring a dynamism and attitude to your room.
