Stone
Strong, durable and beautiful, stone has always been one of man's primary building materials. Versatile too, it can be used in all areas of the home on walls and floors, for kitchen sinks and worktops, baths and basins – even for furniture.
The latest applications include resin-bonded sheets of pebbles, patterns cut into stone with powerful water jets, and enormous baths carved from a single block. While smooth stone surfaces look coolly modern in minimalist interiors, aged-stone artefacts provide decorative texture and a sense of history in contemporary spaces. Carrying garden statuary inside, using stone balusters as lamp bases, or contrasting ancient stone tablets with modern vases or lighting creates a characterful, individual effect…
Furniture
Stone columns or a weathered stone bench can look fantastic inside but, if your floor cannot take the weight of real stone, furniture with a stone finish is a good alternative. Try marble or plaster paint effects, or combine a stone-effect piece with real stone accessories. Beautiful linen and silk fabrics in delicate lilacs and pinks soften the look, adding a welcome element of comfort and warmth.
Accessories
Smooth soapstone bowls and marble tealight holders from the high street are an easy way to update a room with a touch of stone. If you want an architectural centrepiece with a rugged outdoor appeal, make the salvage yard your hunting ground.
Flooring & worktops
Stone is a natural for kitchens and bathrooms – from matt slate and limestone, travertine and granite to polished marble and glossy onyx. Choose from a huge range of colours, markings and textures.
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