Whether you’re redesigning your bathroom or looking for the wow factor for your living room walls, feature walls are a must-have. Steve Vanhinsbergh, director of stoneCIRCLE in Basingstoke, discusses the benefits of creating feature walls and how they can refresh your room.
Natural stones such as marble, onyx, travertine or even granite can make the perfect feature wall. There are plenty of styles and colours of material to choose from. The dramatic veining on a striking marble wall is perfect for catching the eyes of guests, or perhaps the linear look of vein cut travertine suits your taste.
Bring the most out of your bathroom
To create an elegant wet room or bathroom, marble is the time-honoured, classical choice. As well as its stylistic advantages, marble has a number of practical elements that make it perfect for bathrooms. It is naturally water-resistant, a long-lasting material and requires very little maintenance – as long as you avoid acidic spills and avoiding abrasive cleaning products.
Walk-in showers and wet rooms have increased in popularity over recent years, so there are plenty of options for creating a luxurious atmosphere. Book matched marble on your shower wall is particularly striking, with the mirrored veins creating a unique effect. Use the same type of marble for your floor, vanity top, and shower tray produces a wonderful, consistent finish.
Selecting a creamy shade such as Crema Marfil infuses the space with a cosy and intimate aesthetic, particularly if you use the same style for all your bathroom features. Alternatively, installing a contrasting marble creates a truly stunning effect. For example, team Calcatta Vagli white marble with Nero Marquina black marble to showcase their contrasting beauty.
Maximise your living space
Your living room should reflect your own sense of style and taste. Breathtaking feature walls help you divide the space, and stamp your personal touch on your home. A broad, double-sided contemporary fireplace makes for a fantastic feature wall – it separates your living area from the dining area whilst creating an eye-catching piece of architecture.
If you want a uniform look to the stone, then choose a manmade stone, such as Iron Moss from Neolith. Iron Moss is made from sintered stone in a sleek, stylish grey colour. Alternatively choose a granite or slate both of which are natural stones that are available in a variety of colours – ideal for creating a contemporary living room feature.
Modern technology and timeless techniques
The process that brings natural stone from the quarry to your home has not changed much for many years. The machinery and technology, on the other hand, has changed quite dramatically. Most of the heavy work involved is done on stoneCIRCLE’s CNC controlled machinery, and then finished by hand using time-honoured techniques allowing the stonemasons to ensure the quality of the final item.
Whether you are looking to revamp your bathroom, or add drama to your living room, stoneCIRCLE’s experts can create the ideal feature wall for your home.
For more information, visit stone-circle-home.com or call 0125 685 0380.
