There is nothing I like better than adding a little texture to a room and nothing stacks up to the task like stone.

For me, incorporating stone as an element instantly grounds a space and insures a firm foundation for the room. Stone is solid, compact and sturdy. It has “staying power” and for some reason, it make me feel safe.

Here are a few examples of the use of stone in our projects:

For this kitchen renovation, the masons “thin” cut the stone by hand and stacked it to create a fabulous arch and focal point for the room. The cabinets look like they are holding up the arch, but it is an illusion. The stone is light due to cutting it thin and was installed on a box built over the cabinets.

In this family room, we gave a 20-year-old brick fireplace a serious update by covering it with 6″x24″ stone “tiles” to create a stacked ledgestone facade.  This treatment gave the room a sophisticated personality and modernized the whole space.

In this living room, we used stone to enhance a space that lacked architectural drama. The homeowners installed the wall themselves by using 6″x24″ stone tiles to create a fantastic feature wall. The lighting intensifies the beauty and texture of the stone.

This well-equipped wine room and “man cave” would be not complete without a gorgeous stone fireplace. It plays well with the tile floor and reclaimed wood walls.