Decorate your home interiors with stones
Decorating interiors with stones can transform the ambiance of a home completely. Stone is a natural material which is strong and durable and is also very attractive. The contemporary home decoration involves the use of stones which is an impeccable home decor element.
Stones can be cut and sculpted into various forms and can be used for walls , flooring and other decorations in a home. This decorative element – which is hard and durable – can be shaped into innumerable designs.
Stones like slates, limestone and vernacular stones like Cuddappah and others can be used for home decoration as they are attractive and subsidise greatly to the home hearts. Natural stones used as home decoration elements give a unique touch to your home decor as they are available in numerous colors.
This home decor material can be used in the form of tiles, stone walls, arches, columns and pavement boundaries. One can choose a theme and make use of the stones accordingly to depict traditional or modern style. You can also have stone slabs which can be used for flooring both indoors and outdoors. The most common forms of a stone is granite and marble which gives a rustic and glossy surface.
Granite, a form of igneous rock will be best suited for the floors due to its hardness and non-porous nature. There are various texture finishes among granites, such as the antique finish, leather finish, etc. This effect is gained through the techniques of flaming and brushing using a polished stone. These types of varied finishes are used in anti-skid areas. One can also choose stone floors containing natural polish to give the floor a rustic look.
Apart from large stones, pebbles can also be used for a chic home decor. They can be used in spaces like walls, aquariums, lawns, gardens, pots and other places. They offer a serene and natural aura in the room.
The advantages of stone home decor:
* They give an array of options for home decoration.
* Stone floors give a rustic look and require less maintenance as well as give warmth and beauty.
* They can be used as cladding in the forms of slabs and tiles and they are also available in a wide variety of slate stone, limestone and sandstone.
* Home decoration with stones also offers a limitless palette to accentuate and define spaces.
* Stones are extensively used today along with other materials as they offer a rich texture, warmth and earthy flavours.
* Having a dining table with a stone top can be apt for a rustic ambiance. One can also add a colourful inlay to highlight the dining room. Also simple stone blocks can be used in seating areas and display stands, shelves, ledges, table tops and many other places.
* For water decorations, one can use stone troughs along with marble inlaid furniture. Also a marble swing, marble lamp, marble stool with lights can also be used both inside and outside of an apartment. Have stone mural walls to create a focal point in your apartment.
* Stones can also be used for landscaping as they have the ability to transform the outdoor ambiance and are durable enough to withstand all kinds of climatic conditions. You can also have outdoor sculptures and furniture. They can further be used as pots to cultivate ornamental plants.
