There’s nothing quite like the smell of burning firewood in the living room. The crackle of the fire the warm glow, all these elements create a warm and cozy atmosphere.
Fireplaces come in all shapes and sizes. With contemporary stone options, fireplace design ideas have multiplied immensely.
River rock is a powerful aged stone, it works best with fireplace design ideas that are aiming for the rustic castle look.
Using stone veneer products to renovate your home is a great solution for the do it yourself home decorator. Stone Selex supplies all the tools and products for bringing a stone veneer project to life.
Around this time of year everyone seems to become refocused on the fireplace. There is something about the holiday season that causes people to gravitate towards the home’s fire pit. It’s no coincidence that this time of year most of our customers and interested in redecorating and rebuilding the fireplace.
The best way to use Quartzite Ledge Stone Veneer panels in your diy home decor project is to combine them with minimalist furniture. The modern style of using a very even texture with a sleek design is what will pair up best with this style of stone.
Using this style of stone veneer can be really effective in creating the real wood burning fireplace look. Achieving this look requires nothing more then installing the stone veneer to the protruding surface of the fireplace.
This type of stone veneer project works best in a large dimly lit rooms. The aim here is to make the space resemble a castle or cathedral as much as possible. Low light, wooden furniture and large stone veneer patterns are required to achieve this look. In a kitchen the castle look can be achieved by using cast iron appliances/fixtures and wooden cabinetry.
Most stone veneer will require a level but if you’re aiming to create a more natural look then a more complex arrangement process must be established. Larger stone veneers like Fieldstone, Tuscan Fieldstone, and Cobble Stone will require more thorough planning. Since they are large, irregular in shape and heavier than most other stone veneers they require special attention in the installation process.
Every great project begins with a great idea. When planning out your home decor project in the conceptual realm it will help to consult interior design magazines, home decor blogs and especially our Stone Selex website. On our page you’ll be able see all the stone patterns we carry which will greatly aid in the visualization of the project. Remember to be realistic and take measurements into account.
