According to the majority of modern designers, of all the new materials, flexible stone is the most successful attempt to accurately transfer the texture of a natural material onto an artificial base. The starting material for its production is sedimentary rock, which is a monolith of clastic grains (up to 2 mm in diameter), called “sandstone”.
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Flexible stone is not plastic. This is the thinnest section of natural sandstone, applied to a flexible base - fiberglass.
Flexible stone is produced both in the form of wallpaper (rolls from 2 to 2.8 meters) and in the form of tiles (50×600, 200×300, 600×300, 800×400 mm), which, when used skillfully, demonstrates enviable aesthetic results.
Like any other building material, flexible stone has its advantages and disadvantages. And, given that he has more of the former than the latter, first of all we will list his advantages.
Stone and wood in the interior: gifts of nature for original design
Wood is a source of strength, home warmth and peace. This natural material harmonizes perfectly with the mysterious and multifaceted stone. The combination of elements will give a unique atmosphere and make even a simple interior attractive.
If you want to create a unique home decor, don't be afraid to play with different textures. As a basis, you can take popular options for materials that will form the basis of the decor.
| Tree | Stone |
| Solid wood, slats, barn and aged boards, lining, panels, saw cuts, bark. | Marble, lapis lazuli, onyx, ceramic, gypsum, acrylic stone, facing brick. |
Good helpers in such an interior are suitable pieces of furniture. For example, classic chests of drawers in an unusual design: Sherpon, Bionte, Altertum.
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Sherpon chest of drawers
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Chest of drawers Bionte
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Chest of drawers Altertum
Installation recommendations
- Since the material in any form is quite thin, the surface should be carefully prepared. Remove remnants of old coatings, level, prime.
- To ensure that the seams remain invisible, glue the material end-to-end or overlapping, and then heat it with a hair dryer and smooth it out.
- Use special acrylic or tile adhesive - both options do an excellent job and can hold the stone in place for a long time.
- When working with several elements, first lay them out in the desired order on the floor, then transfer them to the desired surface - this way you will get the desired pattern.
Were you looking for an easy-to-use, but at the same time high-quality and durable material? Here he is! Having discovered this material, you understand: it’s not for nothing that designers all over the world love the soft stone.
Room design under stone and wood: advantages and disadvantages
Let's consider the advantages of each material. The stone creates sound and heat insulation in a room, looks great due to its variety of shapes and retains its impeccable external qualities for a long time. Wood also holds heat well, does not emit harmful substances and has a pleasant smell.
And now about the advantages of wood and stone interiors:
- Versatility. Natural materials will fit into any style: in some places they will become a basic element, and in others they will become an accent;
- Environmentally friendly. Wood and stone parts are completely non-toxic;
- Uniqueness. Each element has its own structure, pattern, texture, so even standard designs turn out different.
There is only one drawback - the relatively high cost of natural materials. However, you can always use small things at hand and imitation of natural gifts in decoration.
Kitchens made of stone - 110 photos of exclusive stone interiors
Natural stone is considered the most durable material for finishing a kitchen space. It retains its original appearance after decades. This material requires minimal maintenance. It is chosen by a practical owner who does not like to deal with cosmetic repairs every year. The photo of a stone kitchen shows various ideas for implementing creative design ideas.
The stone is antistatic, so dust will not accumulate on the surface. To remove any dirt from the finishing material, you just need to clean it: wet or dry. Builders value the versatility of stones: a large selection can be found on the market. It’s easy to choose an option with the right color, structure and size.
The material created by nature itself allows you to create unique interiors. Finishing a kitchen with stone is quite easy. To install it, it is not necessary to hire a construction team. If desired, a home master can do it himself. Decorative elements are reliably installed on surfaces of any quality.
Thanks to the use of stone, you can create a unique interior of the room in different style solutions. With its help, it is possible to place accents advantageously, or it can act as a central element. Before starting finishing work, it is necessary to determine the places in the room for which the use of such material is ideal.
Wood and stone design for different rooms
The materials are so versatile that they can decorate any room. If you decide to use this combination, study the designers’ recommendations for the proper design of rooms.
Hallway
Parquet and wooden furniture are universal solutions for the hallway. The walls can be decorated with stonework or used brick for decoration. Paintings or bookshelves can serve as an accent.
Hallway with wood and stone
Advice! Do not overuse dark shades - they will visually make the room smaller and make it gloomy.
Living room
You can use stone in different ways in the wooden interior of the living room. For example, decorate the ceiling with massive beams and the walls with stone slabs. The more prominent the elements are, the more interesting the design will be.
If the room is decorated in a modern style, for example, loft or fusion, you can include individual details made from natural materials in the decor. Minimalistic wooden compositions, stone animal heads, and masonry on the walls look good. Do you like functional decor? Pay attention to the Alexis shelf - an elegant accessory for storing useful little things.
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Alexis wall shelf
Living room with wood and stone
Kitchen
There are many options for finishing a wooden house, but the most popular option for kitchens is stonework combined with wall panels in a natural shade. The apron above the work surface can be decorated with tiles, and the floor with porcelain stoneware.
Wood and stone in the kitchen interior
Bathroom
It is better to be more careful with wood in the bathroom - despite good processing, the material is not resistant to high humidity. But the walls covered with slabs look luxurious and solid. Another decorative option is stone chips. Combined with an acrylic bathtub, this design looks amazing!
Wood and stone in the bathroom interior
Bedroom
You can decorate three walls in the room with wood, and decorate the fourth, opposite the bed, with stone. If you have a room in a classic style, an option with stone arched openings and columns is suitable.
Wood and stone in the bedroom interior
Idea! If there is a niche in the wall, you can make a frame for it from wooden frames, and decorate the interior space with small artificial stones of different sizes. Small lamps or LED strips mounted around the perimeter of the recess are suitable as a functional addition.
Children's
In a child’s room, you can highlight the floor in the play area with colored stone tiles, and decorate the walls with wide panels. The result is a beautiful and practical interior that will appeal to children of any age. Wooden furniture will be a good addition to this design solution.
Wood and stone in the interior of a nursery
Design methods
Several walls
You can cover it with stone if the kitchen is medium to large in size. You can make adjacent or parallel walls from boulders in combination with wood or plaster.
One wall
It will attract attention; it is better to decorate a wall free of furniture with stone, for example, near the dining room group.
Part of the wall
Part of the wall can be lined with stone if it is a small kitchen. The part can be upper, lower, or combined with wallpaper.
Stone panel
Framed or edged, stone panels provide decor that can be replaced and moved.
Niches or shelves
Niches or shelves trimmed with stone do not take up much space and create a unique design.
Apron
It can be made from natural or artificial stone, the main thing is to protect it from the formation of mold and mildew due to high humidity near the sink. The stone can be flat, imitating a marble slab, brick, laying with a die is suitable.
Corners, doorways, arches
Corners, doorways or arches in the kitchen can be completely or partially covered with bricks of different sizes, thereby strengthening them.
The photo shows square columns that serve as the entrance to the kitchen, where the apron is lined with pebbles and the countertop is made of granite. The unity of different breeds is harmoniously combined in one interior.
Interior styles that “love” wood and stone
Classic
The classic style is ideal for wood and stone designs. Parquet floors, wide beams, wooden furniture and a luxurious fireplace with a stone frame are frequent guests in a luxurious interior. Materials of different textures and deep natural colors are welcome.
Wood and stone in a classic interior
Country
This interior style is very multifaceted and mysterious. Stone and wood are the best materials for flooring. They may be partially present on the walls, furniture, or ceiling. Wooden furniture of simple but original shapes occupies a special place in design. A striking example is Colette wall cabinets.
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Wooden Colette cabinets
Wood and stone in a country interior
High tech
High-tech is a minimalist direction, so unnecessary details are inappropriate here. The first place in the design is occupied by the combination of stone and glass. The tree in the design will serve as an auxiliary element.
Wood and stone in a high-tech interior
Modern
Massive wooden stairs, fancy stone figures, panels, and cornices look natural in this style. And columns decorated with tiles or slats will become a great accent for bedrooms and living rooms.
Wood and stone in modern interiors
Eco
In the eco-direction, design with wood and stone is a prerequisite. Materials may be present on walls, ceilings and flooring. Wooden furniture with stone legs will fit well into this design.
Wood and stone in eco interior
Rustic
One of the most interesting styles involves the predominance of wooden decor. The stone can be used as an interesting detail. For example, decorate them with a fireplace or lay out a real Russian stove. The photo shows an example of a successful ensemble of materials.
Wood and stone in a rustic interior style
Kitchen decoration: TOP 10 options for an apron in different materials
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In the photo: Kitchen renovation with Moroccan emerald tiles on the backsplash and marbled porcelain tiles on the floor
Designing a kitchen backsplash, walls, floor and ceiling in a kitchen is a challenging task for an interior designer. First of all, you need to consider the practicality of the relief and surface of each material. Secondly, make sure it is durable and can be properly maintained. Then you need to match the materials to each other and to the kitchen unit, taking into account the color scheme, style and different types of lighting.
Kitchen apron decorated with white tiles with geometric patterns
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In the photo: Design project of a kitchen-living room decorated with light tiles for the apron and floor
Ordinary tiles can also be interesting. For example, it can be with an unusual ethnic ornament, with an original gold coating, made up of tiles of different shapes, or just imitate this effect. For example, in the design project in the visualization above you see just such an example of a geometric pattern.
Stylish wall design in porcelain stoneware imitating beige and chocolate marble
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In the photo: Porcelain tiles imitating chocolate and beige marble in the kitchen decoration
Natural granite for finishing countertops and aprons in the kitchen
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In the photo: Natural granite in the design of the apron and countertops
Natural stone is an excellent solution for luxury interior design. More practical, durable and wear-resistant, it also visually looks more elegant and luxurious.
Mirrored splashback with geometric tiles in art deco style
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In the photo: Mirror design of a kitchen apron in the art deco style
An unusual mirrored splashback can make your Art Deco interior truly glamorous and unique. Just look at these mirrored geometric tiles - they look absolutely stunning!
Semi-precious blue agate porcelain tiles
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In the photo: Fashionable designer kitchen decoration 2021
Porcelain tiles with imitation stones of special types (agate, labradorite, onyx, quartzite and others) can become the focal point of the interior composition, especially when it comes to the design of the apron.
Mirror tiles to frame the backsplash under the cabinets
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In the photo: Luxurious kitchen decoration with gilded mirrors
Fashionable mirror tiles can be used both for the apron and for the dining area, adjacent living room and hallway. As a result, the interior will turn out to be very sophisticated and sophisticated.
Moroccan hand fired tiles
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In the photo: Fashionable tiles for a green apron
Moroccan tiles with a handmade effect are original tiles with the effect of uneven firing, where each individual tile has a unique shade, as well as ombre transitions in halftones.
Glass splashback for the kitchen in gray
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In the photo: Glass kitchen apron in gray color
To maintain perfect order in the kitchen, a glass apron is perhaps one of the most practical and simple finishing options. And it looks very modern!
Glass mosaic panel with floral pattern
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In the photo: Glass mosaic panel for finishing the apron
On the other hand, a mosaic panel is a very complex element, often requiring handmade work or a ready-made panel, for example, from a famous Italian brand. Fine details create a super detailed and artful finish. This apron looks more exclusive.
Gray marble-like porcelain tiles in tandem with mirror tiles
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In the photo: Modern kitchen decoration in a combined style
The last option in our selection of aprons is the most common marble-effect porcelain stoneware nowadays. But in this project, our designers complemented it with mirror tiles in the upper part. And for the floor, onyx porcelain tiles are used here.
Finish options for wood decoration
If you want dramatic changes in design, use wood rather than wallpaper to decorate your walls. It is not necessary to buy expensive materials - future design elements may well be at hand.
Wooden walls
You can finish the surfaces with clapboard, laminate, parquet boards, particle boards, saw cuts, and veneer panels. The wall does not have to be smooth - a slight relief will add creativity to the interior. A bold option is decor from the ends of the saw cuts. Strongly protruding elements are convenient to use as shelves for small items.
Wooden walls in the interior
Walls made of logs in the interior
Wall made of boards and sawed wood in the interior
Wood slats
If you decorate one wall and ceiling with thin slats, you will get a memorable stylish design. Decorative strips should be used in doses - an excess of elements will block the overall stylistic ensemble.
Wall with slats in the interior
Wall with slats in room design
Idea! From slats you can create sliding partitions for zoning. They will turn out to be light, weightless and very elegant.
Partitions
Partitions are a great tool for zoning rooms. Many are accustomed to structures made of plasterboard, but wood products look no less organic. You can buy or build yourself vertical or horizontal partitions from lining, processed trunks, slats and branches.
Wooden partition in home design
Kitchen apron made of stone
A stone kitchen involves lining unfavorable areas of the room. The stone apron perfectly withstands mechanical stress; it is not afraid of high humidity or large temperature changes. Grease stains from this coating are removed without a trace.
A stone apron goes well with a Provence or country kitchen. This is a great solution for a Mediterranean or rustic style room. The home owner will make a guaranteed unique design. By creating a seamless masonry, you can get a structure that looks like one piece. In addition, such elements add sophistication and nobility.
Barn boards in the interior
Barn boards are elements of wooden buildings: houses, sheds, outbuildings. Such details are of particular value because it is easy to create unique design compositions from them.
To use boards, you must first treat them with special compounds against insects and fungus. There is no need to remove nail marks and scuff marks - they will add a special charm to the decor.
Using the material you can lay out the flooring or decorate the walls. For these purposes, it is better to take pine, eucalyptus and oak boards. They have stunning patterns, good durability and interesting textures.
Can be used in decoration to imitate old boards. The products look no different from barn elements and have similar qualities. They are ideal for making wooden partitions.
Barn boards in home design
Idea! Barn boards make excellent designer furniture. You can buy ready-made models or create simple tables, chairs, and bedside tables yourself.
About composition and varieties
This decorative material was developed in Germany about ten years ago. It is known as flexible (or soft) stone, flexible sandstone, stone veneer or stone wallpaper, and is notable not only for its appearance, but also for its method of manufacture and use. The facing material consists of the following three layers:
- The basis. Special textile backing or non-woven fabric (agrocanvas).
- Adhesive substance. A polymer (acrylic), which has binding properties, fixes the outer layer and gives flexibility.
Imitation brickwork Source img.aviarydecor.com
- Decorative layer. Fine chips obtained from natural sandstone, quartz, marble or granite; does not crumble, does not fade or crack.
The flexibility of the material is ensured by the fact that a small gap is maintained between the crumb particles. Manufacturers offer the material in roll or tile format.
In interior design, tiles in formats from 200x300 to 950x1200 mm are in demand. The length of stone wallpaper varies between 2-4 m, the width varies within a meter.
Thickness of soft stone Source art-tse.by
Wooden decorations in the interior
Any decorative elements can be made from wood - from candlesticks to wall panels. There are many designer items on sale that can set a new tone for the design. We offer a selection of original jewelry for any budget.
A luxurious decorative Barlok Sand lion head made of MDF will complement the interior of a living room or hallway. The sophisticated and cute Holmes table clock will fit perfectly into the Provence style. The unusual Golden Sunset wall panel will take its rightful place in the office, hallway or bedroom.
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Decorative lion head Barlok Sand
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Holmes table clock
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Wooden wall panel Golden Sunset
Doorway and stone arch in the kitchen
Artificial stone in the kitchen is used to frame the door in a unique way. The original decoration of the opening allows you to completely transform the room. The stone arched vault emphasizes its contours.
Finishing allows you to express the idea of minimalism in the interior. If you abandon the door, you can make a unique arch, and the passage will look like it was carved out of rock.
Compositions from saw cuts for room decor
You can use wood as an original accent for any room by placing objects made from wood cuts in the rooms. For example:
- Stylish watch;
- Placemats;
- Vases;
- Shelves;
- Panel;
- Frames for pictures and mirrors.
Making such decorations is not difficult - it’s just a matter of imagination and the availability of materials. We offer videos as a source of inspiration and ideas.
If you decide to create your own decor, do not forget about proper surface treatment. Be sure to coat each element with a protective agent or varnish. It is undesirable to use paints - they can disrupt the texture of the material.
You can stick thin saw cuts on the walls, having previously prepared the surface. A nuance - it is better to take elements of different sizes, but approximately the same thickness. If any detail stands out too much, the stylistic picture will be disrupted.
Cutting a tree in home design
Decor from cut wood in the interior
Manufacturing technology
Flexible stone appeared on the market relatively recently, but quickly became popular.
It was originally produced by the German company Comfort-HEIM , but is now produced by domestic companies.
Its high popularity is due to its numerous advantages, ease of installation and long service life.
The material is created from sandstone, stone and canvas, and is therefore sold in the form of individual tiles or rolls. Flexible stone is produced using simple technology:
- quarry sandstone was prepared, after which a thin section was formed;
- it is carefully sanded and then applied to a base made of plastic tiles, MDF or polymer fabric;
- The stone is rolled onto the base using special equipment;
- sandstone particles form a bright natural pattern.
The result is a material that has many advantages:
- attractive appearance;
- the possibility of laying on uneven surfaces, since the tiles follow curves and transitions;
- if one element is damaged, it can be easily replaced without compromising the integrity of the entire coating;
- the material is available in various shades and textures;
- a coating with high fire safety is formed;
- long service life exceeding 35 years;
- environmental Safety;
- resistance to moisture;
- it is allowed to lay next to heating elements;
- no special care is required for the coating;
- it is possible to create a suitable interior style in any room;
- ease of installation allows you to do the work yourself even with no experience;
- provides an optimal level of humidity in the rooms.
Flexible stone is characterized by high cost and optimal characteristics, which leads to the appearance of fakes, so it is important to purchase products only from trusted manufacturers.
The disadvantages of the material include the high price, as well as the need to use high-quality adhesives.
Stone in the interior: types and features
For decoration, you can use both natural and artificial materials, which are absolutely not inferior in external qualities. Let's tell you more about the most popular stone options for design.
Artificial
Due to its low weight, such a stone is easier to fix on the surface than a real one. It also has a rich color palette, so you can easily choose the right shade for your design. Artificial stone and wood in the interior look very natural and luxurious, fit into different styles and complement interior compositions.
Plaster
This stone is made from a durable, safe mineral. It looks great as a decoration for any room. The gypsum material is easy to work with: no additional sanding or tedious cleaning is required. After manipulating such a stone, there will be almost no dust left in the room.
Acrylic
This is a material made from acrylic resin, mineral particles and special dyes. Thanks to its non-porous structure, it has high strength and durability. Suitable for making stairs, furniture and finishing elements for bathrooms.
Quartz
Quartz stone is suitable for finishing and production of interior items. It is often used to make steps for stairs, window sills, countertops, bar counters, and floor coverings. The material needs careful processing, but it looks excellent as decor.
Natural
This is an expensive, refined material, an invariable attribute of luxurious interiors. For finishing walls and floors, the following are most often used: onyx, marble, decorative slate, agate. You can make a kitchen apron, bar counter or island, or cut for a fireplace portal from natural stone.
Cottage interior design
Often flexible stone is used for finishing:
- fireplaces,
- swimming pools,
- bathrooms,
- saunas,
- stairs,
- sculptural compositions,
- imitation of various natural landscapes.
Wallpaper and tiles are often decorated with frescoes, which creates a sophisticated and harmonious atmosphere in the house. Mosaic compositions made of flexible stone and balls of various sizes, softly glowing from within, look original and picturesque in the interior of any living room. Flexible stone application in the interior photo:
Stone decor options
Stone in the interior of a wooden house is widely used for wall decoration. It can be either an auxiliary or an independent decorative element. Let's consider the methods that characterize the second option.
Stone slabs
Stone slabs deserve a place in your design project. They are suitable for decorating walls and floors in any room of the house. This is a practical material that looks expensive, does not require careful maintenance, and is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature. In the photo you can see how the slabs transform the interior.
Stone tile decor in the interior
Masonry
The purpose of the decor is to fix the stones on the wall using adhesive. When laying out elements, it is important to maintain a certain order so that there are no large gaps between the parts. If the room has high humidity, it is better to use natural stone, because gypsum and concrete modifications quickly lose their external properties in such conditions.
Decor masonry in the interior
Kinds
Flexible wall stone is available in 3 main formats.
Wallpaper
The largest option. The canvases are 1-1.2 m wide and 2-2.8 m long. Used as a flexible stone for interior decoration when working with large surfaces. The wallpaper coating is the thinnest, the layer barely reaches 3 mm.
Tile
Compact size stone pieces (20*30, 30*60, 40*80 cm) are suitable for decorating similarly small areas. For example, a kitchen apron, shower stall, etc. Decorative spraying of 2-3 mm means that it can only be used inside the apartment.
The photo shows soft stone tiles
Panels
Sheets, about 2.5 meters in size, replace tiles and wallpaper at the same time. The main difference between the slabs and both is the thickness of the coating, which reaches up to 6 mm. Suitable for finishing facades with flexible stone and for outdoor use.
Important! The average weight per square meter is 3.5 kilograms. This fact opens up new possibilities for decorating walls with flexible stone - for example, it can be used on weak structures, such as drywall.
The photo shows an example of sandstone tiles
Do-it-yourself interior decoration with wood and stone
If you have a ready-made design project, you can turn it into reality yourself. The key to success: high-quality materials and proper surface preparation. You can repeat interesting ideas and save on the services of a professional.
Design options
The simplest and most modern interiors are made of stone and wood - with walls covered with one of these materials. We invite you to look at the photo. In this version, stone was used as a key element. It’s not difficult to do something similar in your home even without special skills.
Materials for creating decor
To prepare the wall you will need a plaster solution. If the surface is perfectly flat, you can immediately begin finishing.
What you will need:
- Primer;
- Adhesive composition;
- Putty knife;
- Gypsum stone.
Before starting work, you need to treat the wall with a primer or install a special mesh. This will significantly increase the strength of the plaster layer, which means the stone will adhere well to the surface.
Masonry technology
It's simple - you need to apply a thin layer of adhesive to the surface of the wall or stone, then press the element tightly to the selected plane. It is better to start from the corners and work from the bottom up.
The optimal distance between stones is no more than 8 mm. The larger the elements, the wider the seam should be. To treat gaps you need to use gypsum putty. It is convenient to apply it with a spatula or a large syringe.
The modern interior “wood and stone” will become your source of comfort and inspiration. Transform your home with natural materials and watch the magical play of design elements.
What is flexible stone?
To understand how to produce finishing, you need to understand what the material is and how it is produced.
From the name it is clear that the stone is soft. It can bend, is suitable for covering irregularly shaped surfaces, and is relatively easy to work with (compared to other natural materials). But how did manufacturers manage to achieve such an effect?
Flexible stone photo colors
Features of the material
Undoubtedly, the stone gives a very beautiful, fashionable and rich look to the room. Besides this, it has other positive aspects:
- simple installation,
- feasibility of subsequent restoration,
- additional heat and sound insulation,
- long service life,
- the ability to hide defects and shortcomings,
- makes the surface durable and resistant to various influences.
Lining the working kitchen area with artificial stone
And yet, this finish has minor disadvantages:
- covering large areas is more expensive than other processing methods,
- not all types can be cleaned,
- strong drilling and chiselling of adjacent walls can lead to partial destruction,
- When peeled off and dropped from a great height, individual fragments may break, which will require additional costs to restore integrity.
To choose the right decorative stone, you need to familiarize yourself with its types:
- Plaster
. Most popular due to low cost. It also has a small mass, which is important when cladding walls. The treated surface takes on a fashionable, attractive look.
Decorative stone-effect tiles in the kitchen
- Porcelain tiles
. Particularly durable, but does not tolerate washing with cleaning agents, so it is not universally applicable.
Wild stone wall panel in the kitchen
Porcelain stoneware apron and floor in a small kitchen
- Quartz
. Used for interior and exterior work. The most durable, resistant to any conditions, impacts and cleaning.
Quartz agglomerate. It should not be confused with artificial (acrylic) stone, because... he is not. Another name is composite.
- Acrylic
. Safe from an environmental point of view. Excellent quality characteristics make it durable.
Artificial stone apron
- Concrete based
. Suitable for any surface, which makes it widely used.
Imitation of concrete wall
- Conglomerates
. It is distinguished by reliability and aesthetics. With its help you can create an excellent interior that emphasizes wealth.
Each of the above types has different options in color and unit size of material. This allows you to choose the most suitable combination from the offered range.
Types of artificial stone for renovation
Much cheaper options for finishing materials are artificial stone. It is made from three bases: acrylic, gypsum and porcelain stoneware. As additional admixtures, stone chips from natural stone, pigment dyes and fillers (for example, epoxy resin) are used. Thanks to the use of various production technologies, today you can find materials of a wide variety of shapes, textures, and sizes.
Instability to moisture is successfully compensated for by additional coatings with varnish, paint, and other decorative compounds. In addition to cost, such materials are lighter in weight, which significantly expands the scope of application (decorative partitions for zoning a room, original panels on the walls).
Popular ideas
The use of glass blocks in apartment interiors
With the advent of decorative stone, enormous opportunities have opened up for designers, thanks to which many creative ideas can be brought into reality. This material is perfect for decorating living rooms, as it is quick and easy to install, is inexpensive and allows you to create beautiful interiors. In addition, the hall is considered an ideal room for laying artificial products. The finishing done by him will originally complement classic furniture models and decorate the simplicity of the design.
For the interior of the living room, it is best to choose light shades of material. If you use coffee-colored laminate, beige plaster on the walls and lay out a separate fragment of stone in the design of the room, the design will turn out stylish and modern.
The texture of the product, painted in a bright white shade, also looks good; it will go well with furniture and other decorative items.
Stone finishing suits any interior style, but the material must be selected correctly. For example, for a living room decorated in a modern style, the optimal solution would be wall decor in the form of brickwork.
As a rule, for spacious halls it is best to use large fragments that can decorate the volumetric area of the wall. A surface lined with large slabs of slate will not only give the room a feeling of coziness, but will also highlight the natural color of the stone. We must also not forget about the lighting in the room.
The stone trim of the fireplace deserves special attention in the design of the living room. This type of decor makes the room more modern and expressive. The “neighborhood” of the hearth and natural stone is an excellent way to show the unity of nature indoors. To continue the harmony of the palette, it is recommended to additionally line the walls with brick in the living room. Shades of brown and red will fill the room with homely warmth.
The walls in the hall, decorated with river stone, also look unusual; the decoration should be done across the entire width of the wall and at least one and a half meters high. Low and long decoration will be a unique addition to the living room. Sometimes the interior of such rooms uses cobblestone wall cladding. As a rule, it is chosen for country and traditional styles. If home owners want to make the living room special, then a multi-colored stone ledge can be laid out in its space, which will be placed from floor to ceiling.
The natural wood floor and expensive furniture are beautifully accentuated by the dark gray slate finish. If the interior of the living room contains rough stones, then carpets, pillows and upholstery made of soft fabrics will help to “warm” the atmosphere. In addition, strict forms of decor can be “softened” with warm shades of walls, carved shelves and sofas.
A modern living room is a room that should be suitable for both family relaxation and entertaining with friends, so its interior should be decorated with elegance and sophistication. You need to use more white and light colors in your design. In large rooms, wall cladding made of white limestone or individual compositions in the form of stone shelves look original.
Don’t forget about the design of the flooring in the hall. A fashionable option in this case is decorative slate, which today is also widely used in wall decoration.
Unfortunately, not everyone can boast of a spacious living room, but even in small rooms you can use stone finishing. To avoid visually reducing the space, it is recommended to decorate only part of the walls. Partial decor will not only transform the room, but will also complement it with beautiful colors and textures. In addition, using panel finishes, you will get good savings on repairs.
It is important to ensure that the stone inserts on the walls are combined with the overall appearance of the living room and are a kind of continuation of the shades of the furniture and curtains. Compositions made from different types of stones look great; for example, in the center you can use a material with a smooth surface, and the frame can be made of volumetric and rough elements
You can lay the decorative stone yourself. Detailed instructions can be seen in the following video.
