Today there are more and more designers using natural stone in their projects. The more experience they have with natural stone the more they fall in love with it. Natural stone is growing in popularity. Natural stone gives lots of flexibility to the designers. It is now quite common to see natural stone used in different parts of the home from walls to floors, from kitchen top to bathroom vanity tops, from outside pavers to wall claddings and many other uses. There is a wide range of beautiful natural colours available in stone.
Stone tiles are absolutely beautiful and they will enhance any style of home, from traditional through to an ultra modern look with ease.
Natural stone provides an elegance and a feel of luxury that simply cannot be matched by porcelain or ceramic tiles. Natural stone makes your design timeless, in other words your home / bathroom will never date. In addition to its beauty, natural stone is also durable, entirely free of harmful allergens and an ideal material for the Australian climate, remaining cool to the touch. The low maintenance of stone will pleasantly surprise you.
A designer who knows his colours and is comfortable with stone could make your home elegant and timeless. This should not cost you the world. It takes a lot to beat the beauty and character of natural stone, with every piece unique in terms of its pattern and texture. Currently, natural and earthy tones are more popular.
While man made stone products have been marketed widely and heavily, nothing can compare with the elegance and beauty of natural stone. Having said that it’s important to choose the right stone for the job; for external applications, use a stone with good weather-proofing qualities to ensure that it stands the test of time whatever the conditions, and avoid anything with a slippery finish for floors.