For enduring sophistication and style, today’s homeowner continues to select natural stone as the premier choice for flooring. Shaped through time beneath both land and sea, stone offers a variety of options in both colors and surfaces. Marble, slate, limestone….honed, unfinished, laid in circles and patterns, Spanish Revival or Italian Renaissance – the design options are endless! The versatility of stone is limited only by your imagination – so take a minute to imagine these design options in your home:
– Rough, irregular shaped pieces laid in a random pattern lend a casual, rustic feel.
– Detailed mosaics give an entry polished elegance.
– Slate tiles are both durable and afforadble – a naturally beautiful choice for fireplace hearths, kitchens and patios.
– Create a sophisticated look by combining styles such as granite and marble.
– Polished stone floors create a beautiful, glossy shine – perfect for formal areas with lots of light.
– A honed finish (skip the polishing step) offers a natural, casual look and hides scratches and dirt too!
– Consider small granite or limestone insers to add punch to simple designs.
– Love it or hate it – colored grout is making a comeback. Use it to pick up tones from fabric, wall colors or backsplash designs.
– Checkerboard pattern marble floors have been around forever for a reason, they are classic, dramatic and fun.
– Head to the beach with pebbled granite, Virtually indestructable, it also provides great traction for bathrooms and kitchens.
Stop dreaming of natural stone in your home and start palnning! It’s an investment that is worth every penny!