Natural Stone Veneer Blog

Using natural stone in any capacity can make a sizeable impact on the exterior design of any new or existing home. Stone has often been used for exterior home design projects not only for the appeal it brings but it's longevity throughout different climates. There are many ways to include natural stone in a exterior home project. Here we detailed three of the most common applications.

Greenwich Blue Squares and Rectangles Siding

There are multiple factors that contribute to the appeal of natural stone. Some include the unique and natural yet customizable aspects to any project that calls for the use of natural stone. Depending on the desired look, the most common stone veneer patterns : Mosaic, roughly Squares and Rectangles, Ashlar, Strip, Ledgestone and Rounds. These patterns can then be applied by masons/contractors using different techniques that offer yet another variable to the project. The Ledgestone projects below show two different ways this pattern can be used to transform any indoor/outdoor or landscape area.

Harbor Mist Ledge Stone Wall

When it comes to using Natural Stone Veneer on the interior of your home the most common application is for a fireplace. While we love the hundreds of fireplaces we’ve contributed in creating like this Connecticut Blend Ledge fireplace below, we also like to see the different ways natural stone is used throughout a home. 

CT Blend Ledge Fireplace

When dealing with Natural Stone Veneer there’s no such thing as two-of-a-kind. All houses made with stone whether on the exterior or interior are totally unique. That is especially true for this home dubbed the Inhabitable Work of Art.

Inhabitable Work Of Art: Main Fireplace and Backside

The AIA recently published their Home Design Trends Survey results for Q2 2018, one of four studies they will release this year. These studies provide great insight into market trends and can help architects, masons, and contractors plan for the future. 

Special Function Spaces Are A Growing Trend