The stone home look can be achieved with the right products and a solid exterior design.

Authentic stone brick homes

The rustic full bodied stone home look is not for the faint of heart. It requires dedication, wall space and of course a keen eye for exterior design. It is definitely a more daring venture, but if done right the results are truly extraordinary.

If this is a look you wish to pursue Stone Selex is here to help. This style of stone veneer project draws inspiration from the era of pioneers and new settlements. From the British isles to the North American farming communities this style of stone veneer evokes an authentic and historic visual appeal. The stone home look is a unique alternative to the popular log cabin aesthetic. Both styles create an organic texture that can be used to transform the look of your home’ s exterior. This rustic style can be split into two main style categories.

Remember to plan your exterior design with a theme in mind. Do some research to find an era that suites your taste then choose a stone veneer that resembles your chosen stone homes.

Large stone veneer: This style utilizes the large size and shape of select stone veneer products. These shapes emulate the texture of the stone homes that where constructed in the medieval era.  The crude tools and building materials available at that time produced bulky yet solid and stable structures. The larger stones are designed to mimic this exterior design. They provide an authentic look and feel which makes for a very convincing home decor endeavor. Ashlar and River Rock are popular choices for this style.

Compact stone veneer: This style of stone veneer creates a very compact and tightly fit aesthetic. As decades and centuries past the buildings tools and materials progressed. The architecture and visual appeal of homes became more sophisticated. Machinery that was more precise in sculpting and shaping allowed builders to create more complex home designs. By using smaller and more intricately shaped stones the builders could install windows, doors and elaborate front entrances. Some stone veneer lines that work well to achieve the more contemporary rustic look are Country Ledge, Canyon Ledge and the Classic Cut Stone.

For more information on how to achieve an authentic stone home look come by our showroom in Mississauga. There you’ll be able to speak with one of our trained sales representatives who will be able to aid in the selection process. Remember to have a theme or a look in mind, this will make the job of our design consultants much easier!