Whether you love granite or you’re more partial to marble, there are many other uses for natural stone in your home than just countertops. These stones boast a timeless design appeal, versatility and durability, making them ideal for creative applications when it comes to your interior décor. 5 Creative Ways to Use Natural Stone in Your Massachusetts Home.
If you’re looking to create a statement piece while incorporating a unique design element without paying for a whole slab of stone, you can use smaller leftover pieces called remnants. You can usually get these stand-alone pieces for a much lower price, which means you can use them for DIY projects around the home pretty easily and affordably.
Check out these creative ways to incorporate natural stone within your home.
1. Shelves
Shelves add form, function, organization and design to any room of the house. If space is at a premium, consider installing free-floating shelves to make the best use of your vertical space. At the same time, this adds visual appeal to your walls that would otherwise be bare. You could create shelves crafted from granite remnants in order to make bold design statement that is sure to get people talking.
Keep in mind the weight of the stones, and take steps to support each piece properly. Your Brookline fabricator may be able to cut down on the thickness so the shelves are a bit lighter. Ask for advice as to which kind of brackets to use and how to mount them.
2. Garden Path Markers
If your garden and outdoor spaces need that extra something, place random pieces of stone on the ground in a meandering formation. You could either break the stone into unique pieces or cut them strategically so they are uniform. This is your chance to get creative and artistic with your garden path, using each piece in a custom way to add visual appeal to your landscape. No one will else will ever have a path quite like it!
3. Furniture Tops
If you think you have too much wood in your décor and are looking to incorporate other textures and conversation pieces for visual interest, you can place a stone top on an end table, buffet cabinet desk or dry bar. Then, finish it with a decorative edge.
4. Fireplace
Granite is a great stone for this because it’s naturally heat resistant. Use remnants to craft a beautiful, eye-catching fireplace surround while fashioning a decorative frame around the opening, mantle, or hearth.
5. Tabletops and Back Splashes
Granite and quartz in particular are great for these decorative elements, as they are hard and non-porous. They’re also easy to clean and extremely durable. You can create a wall mosaic with small stones in various colors and textures. You could also incorporate a dining table with a stone top for an earthy ambience, or add a colorful tile to highlight an end table or kitchen table.
The possibilities truly are endless!
Contact Granite Guy
For more inspirational ideas on how to incorporate natural stone in your home, visit with our Newton stone installers today. Just contact us at 508-460-7900 to get a free quote and book a consult.
Remnants of natural stone is available at our stone showroom on Route 9 in Southborough, MA