4 On-Trend Home Design Ideas that Highlight Natural Stone

Home design in 2025 is all about creating spaces that feel natural, grounded, and uniquely personal. According to this Houzz article highlighting this year’s biggest design shifts, this year’s most popular looks lean into organic materials, earthy textures, and timeless craftsmanship—all things that natural stone delivers effortlessly. Let's take a closer look at four of 2025’s most talked-about home design trends--and how each one connects with the beauty and versatility of natural stone.

Old New England Rounds Fireplace 

Warmth (#15)

Many homeowners are looking to add warmth to their interior spaces this year, when it comes to tones, materials, and ambience. The project above is a good example how to incorporate "earthy tones and "organic colors" into a leisure space, setting the tone for relaxation and entertainment. Old New England Rounds, a Connecticut fieldstone collection, looks stunning alongside the wood features and accents, adding complementary colors, weathered texture, and classic New England charm. 

Fitzwilliam Ashlar Fireplace (with materials supplied by the Gilbert Block Co.)

Every Occasion Living Rooms (#19)

In the article, Houzz recalls when living rooms, family rooms, and media rooms were separated into different spaces. These days, homeowners are combining them all into one all-purpose design that accommodates hosting company, watching sports events, and low-key hangouts by the fireplace. One example is this living room featuring a Fitzwilliam Ashlar fireplace, which incorporates another growing trend we discuss in this blog post: fireplace/TV combinations. This space by Javier Solis Custom Masonry is ready for any leisure or entertainment opportunity! 

American Mist Ledgestone Fireplace (with materials supplied by New England Specialty Stone)

Porches that Feel Like Living Rooms (30)

Extending outdoor entertainment season and maximizing gathering space are two reasons for the growing popularity of porch upgrades. Houzz describes covered spaces that rival interior living rooms, with the same cozy features and atmosphere--blurring the lines between indoors and outdoors. This project featuring an American Mist Ledgestone fireplace by New England Landscapes is an example of a covered porch that blends indoor comforts with an open-air setting. 

Connecticut Blend Roughly Squares & Rectangles Outdoor Kitchen 

Multiple Outdoor Cooking Options (31)

Grilling is one of the simplest joys of outdoor living season, and current outdoor kitchen trends are taking it to the next level! Houzz is seeing a rise in additional cooking options and features to enhance the outdoor dining experience. The outdoor kitchen in the photo above  by Landscapes by Aurelindo includes a pizza oven, fridge, sink, burners and storage, in addition to the grill. The entire setup is covered in Connecticut Blend Roughly Squares & Rectangles, to add a full range of color and a sleek, modern look.

As design trends continue to evolve, one thing remains constant: the timeless appeal of natural stone. By thoughtfully integrating it into today’s top design trends, you can create spaces that are not only beautiful, but built to last. For more natural stone project inspiration, and ways to add it to a variety of interior, exterior, and landscape designs, download our free ebook!

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