There are times during the creation of your interior design or exterior façade when you need to make a powerful statement in order to bring the style of the space into focus. While subtle colors and designs work well for the majority of spaces, occasionally throwing in a sharp contrast in color or texture can really make the rest of the space pop.
Dark stone veneer, such as Realstone Systems new Carbon Ledgestone line, can help you make that statement.
Exterior Accent
Contemporary homes often use a lot of very clean lines and light colors to complete their design. And while those lines and angles are what make the contemporary architecture so striking, without a contrasting feature, they can sometimes appear too stark, or even industrial, in appearance.
Adding an accent wall of dark stone veneer with a cleft, textured surface finish can change that. The contrasting color and texture of the stone will not only become a focal point for the design, it will also put the other lighter and sharper materials into better focus. This, in turn, makes the design more interesting and brings greater depth to the style.
Color Contrast
All white kitchens are all the rage, but many of them can go too far, becoming cold and sterile in appearance, rather than simply sleek and contemporary as intended. To combat this problem, using a contrasting color like a dark stone veneer on one wall can add just the right amount of attention and complexity to the design.
While the rest of the kitchen is kept very light, the dark stone backsplash helps add gravity and makes the space seem more livable and approachable. While you wouldn’t want to spill something in an overly sterile-looking kitchen, the dark stone draws you in, making you feel more at home and relaxed in the space. Keeping the stone and dark color in one area preserves the rest of the intended design, allowing the rest of the space to remain very light, airy, and open – all things that most people are thinking of when they start out to create a white kitchen in the first place.
Gravity in Design
You don’t have to use dark stone veneer as a contrasting color to the rest of the design in order to create an effective statement. Sometimes, using a dark stone in an otherwise already classic or somber design can add gravity and significance to the space.
The fireplace is always the focus and grounding point of any room. For most spaces, it makes the most sense to let the fireplace design also dictate the style of the surrounding room. In this case, using a deep wood mantel paired with a very geometric and sleek stone veneer surround creates a handsome transitional look for the room. Together, the dark wood and stone add a traditional look to the space, while the shape and style of the stone itself has a more modern vibe. This allows the fireplace to dictate a slightly more fluid sense of style to the rest of the room, allowing you to blend traditional and modern furnishings easily within one space, creating your own, personal look.
Incorporate Dark Stone into Your Home Design
Whether you’re looking for a way to add interest to your exterior or you want to bring focus to your interior design, dark stone veneer can be a beautiful way to achieve your goals. Natural stone has a beauty and elegance unmatched by anything else, while the unusual dark tones will help add complexity and interest to any area you install them in. Complete your home design with dark stone veneer to create a unique and lasting sense of style.
