Decorative stones for interiors: design styles, color solutions and types of imitation.

Features of interior decoration with stone

Several basic nuances are taken into account:

• With this decorative cladding, first of all, you need to observe a sense of proportion and use it fragmentarily. Thus, the atmosphere in the room will not be oppressive and cold.
• When decorating a space, you should take into account its dimensions, ceiling height, degree of natural light and the style of the interior.
• For a small and dark room, it is advisable to use decorative stone finishing in moderation or use materials in light colors.

Pros and cons

Advantages and disadvantages of this type of cladding.

It is very durable, long-lasting and fire-resistant.

Resistant to mold and mildew.

It is easy to maintain.

It combines perfectly with various finishing materials, such as wood, metal, glass and others.

It has a large number of colors and textured patterns.

Due to modern technologies, it is not heavy and not deforming walls, cladding.

Stone cladding options

There are several cladding options.

For interior wall decoration

Due to artificial stone, you can create a design of any complexity, achieve the desired design result, profitably emphasize the interior advantages and create the necessary accents in the room.

The photo shows light-colored decorative stone cladding on the wall in the dining room interior.

With the use of this decorative finishing, the space acquires an exquisite, chic and aristocratic appearance. To create a calmer atmosphere, choose a layout in the form of straight lines, to achieve a more extraordinary effect, you can use a chaotic layout.

Arch

With the help of additional decorative cladding, it is possible to give the round arched architectural vault even greater solidity and originality.

Doorway decoration

Such a design solution not only allows you to give the doorway a neat and thoughtful look, but also protects the structure, which is often exposed to mechanical stress, from wear.

The photo shows the interior of the hallway with doorways decorated with decorative stone.

Stone finishing gives the space the appropriate character, creates a three-dimensional effect of the surface and, thanks to a competent shade solution selected in combination with the color of the walls, allows you to achieve a smooth transition and harmonious balance.

Fireplace cladding

Stone masonry or quartz agglomerate, is the best choice for decorating a fireplace. With their help, you can partially or completely decorate the wall with the fireplace or lay out only the portal.

Apron

It is a very interesting decorative option that meets all the requirements and perfectly protects the surface from damage.

Ceiling

It has an attractive appearance with slight notes of carelessness. A stone ceiling fills the room with mystery and envelops it in a certain enigma.

The photo shows a vaulted ceiling with decorative stone cladding in the interior of a small kitchen.

Corners

Using flexible stone veneer or other finishes, you can beautifully decorate and smooth out the sharpness of corners.

Slopes

Thanks to the finishing, the slopes of the door or window look more thoughtful and complete. Most often, marble, granite, sandstone in different shades, slate or quartzite are used for this.

The photo shows the interior of the hallway and the entrance door with slopes finished with decorative stonework.

Columns

Thanks to the columns with marble, granite decor or onyx design, which has an elegant structure and exquisite color, it is possible to fill the space with a certain, incomparable charm and fascination.

Furniture and products made of artificial stone in the interior

Various stone products and furniture are currently quite popular and represent a brutal, but at the same time very sophisticated interior element.

Sink

Due to its discreet and sophisticated appearance, a stone sink can complement any design.

Plumbing

Monolithic plumbing, such as a bathtub or toilet, is distinguished by its excellent tactile sensations during use and gives the environment a special individuality. The stone heated towel rail has increased heat transfer and has uniform heating of the surface.

The photo shows a toilet with a bidet made of decorative stone in the interior of a bathroom.

Countertop

A kitchen countertop or base with a washbasin is distinguished not only by its interesting appearance, but also by good technical qualities that allow you to achieve excellent results when using it.

Bar counters

They will undoubtedly become an image item and an unusual interior element that will make the environment much more original and expressive.

The photo shows a kitchen interior with a bar counter made of liquid decorative stone.

Window sill made of decorative stone

It has a truly expensive, stylish appearance and is in no way inferior to a window sill made of natural material. A huge number of mineral coloring pigments and various additives provide a huge variation of shades and decor.

Accessories

There are a wide variety of accessories, such as table or floor vases, they look very aesthetically pleasing, have a natural beauty and even without additional filling, undoubtedly attract attention, creating interesting installations. Exclusive stone cutting boards always have a presentable appearance and fit perfectly into any kitchen space. Mirrors with a frame made of decorative stone also look no less luxurious and elegant.

Shelves

They can become a rather bright interior detail, which can be easily filled with books, figurines, boxes, vases, photo frames and thus give the room more coziness and homeliness.

Color range

This decorative finish can also have different colors, such as white, black, pink, gray, brown, beige, yellow, red or red and black.

The photo shows a fireplace with decorative stone finish of pink shade in the interior.

Black cladding is always distinguished by a special mystery, attractiveness and is perfectly combined with both monochromatic and contrasting shades. The red design harmoniously combines with bright and dark interior elements, the finish in beige or brown tones, thanks to its naturalness, fits into rooms with any design.

The photo shows the interior of a dining room with a wall lined with beige decorative stonework.

To obtain a certain color, special coloring pigments are used, allowing to achieve an even uniform shade of the surface, and then the front surface is painted with the help of tinting agents, thus obtaining a color that is as similar as possible to natural stone.

Photo of artificial stone in the interior of the apartment

Examples of design for various interior solutions.

Living room

Decorative cladding can not only decorate the hall, but also, if necessary, achieve zoning of the space. When decorating this room, you must first of all pay attention to its dimensions and the level of lighting, since, for example, in a small living room, it is completely inappropriate to use dark and too embossed masonry. In this case, a smoother and lighter fragmentary finish will look better.

In the photo, decorative stone dark shade on the wall in the interior of a spacious living room.

Hallway and entrance hall

Due to its wear resistance, practicality, easy maintenance and presentable appearance, decorative stone is especially often found in the hallway or entrance hall.

Bedroom

Using this design, you can divide the bedroom into certain zones or, on the contrary, achieve the unification of all the elements and create a single composition.

Kitchen

The volume, naturalness and texture of this facing will undoubtedly attract attention and give the kitchen or dining room a certain image.

Bathroom

Decorative stone on the walls will become a fresher and more original alternative to tiles or, when used fragmentarily, will be very harmoniously combined with them, giving the bathroom status and excellent protection from wear.

Children’s room

This facing material is a real find for the embodiment of design ideas in the children’s room. For example, thanks to this design solution, you can turn the walls into a fairy-tale castle or a mysterious cave. Another interesting effect is achieved with stone finishing of mirrors, paintings or photo wallpapers along the edges, which helps to visually expand the room.

Balcony and loggia

Decorative stone will allow you to turn a balcony or loggia into a cozy place to relax and create a more thoughtful design.

Toilet

Using this facing inserts, you can give the toilet a light and casual look and create certain accents in it that will give the space pleasant natural motifs.

Examples of interior design with stone

Stone masonry looks especially good in areas where various equipment is located. For example, by decorating the wall with a TV, it is possible to bring a very original touch to the environment. To create a certain medieval era in the interior, you can use torn stone.

The photo shows the area with a TV, decorated with decorative white stone finishing.

Decorative chipped stone with uneven edges will advantageously highlight certain interior areas or will be an excellent solution for decorating a doorway, window or niche. With the help of stone slabs, with imitation of onyx or quartz with backlight, softly pouring from the inside, it is possible to further emphasize its natural beauty.

Combinations of stone with other finishing materials

The most harmonious combinations:

• Wood. This combination will give the design a special originality, combining rustic simplicity, industrial brutality and natural grace.
• Wallpaper. Decorative stone, due to its uniqueness, can be easily combined with any wallpaper or even photo wallpaper.
• Tile. An ideal duet, distinguished by naturalness and at the same time a kind of creativity.
• Decorative plaster. It is a very successful tandem, which always looks noble and elegant.
• Painting. This combination is a classic and most frequently used design solution.

The photo shows decorative stone combined with photo wallpaper in the interior of a modern living room.

Various combinations will give the setting a special historical feel, add natural motifs and enhance the naturalness of the design.

Types of imitation stone for interior decoration

Several popular types.

Marble

Seamless glossy or matte marble surfaces, which convey the unique pattern as accurately as possible, fill the environment with a special natural charm.

Slate

Thanks to the textured relief, it gives the design a touch of pristine. Finishing with imitation slate is perfect for decorating individual zones or certain interior elements, such as columns, stairs or fireplaces.

Brick

Allows you to implement various design ideas, radically transform the room and give it style, modernity and comfort at the same time. It is also possible to achieve original effects with the help of grouting, which can be either contrasting or match the shade of the brick.

The photo shows the interior of the hallway with a wall lined with decorative brick of a light shade.

Travertine

Due to its interesting texture and warm shades, travertine gives the room a special coziness.

The photo shows a small sink made of artificial travertine in the interior of a bathroom.

Granite

Can be an excellent solution for decorating walls, countertops, window sills or stairs. Products with imitation granite are perfectly combined with different materials and contribute to the creation of a solid and stylish design.

Photos in different interior styles

Such finishing option, having various patterns, colors and textures, provides the opportunity to design any interior styles, such as eco-style, loft, high-tech, Provence, modern style and others.

The photo shows decorative brickwork in the interior of the kitchen-living room in the loft style.

With the help of cladding, Imitating sandstone or untreated granite, you can easily decorate rooms in the chalet or country style, light-colored marble or gypsum stone will be an excellent solution for recreating a classic atmosphere. Dark decorative stone imitating expensive rocks is suitable for finishing columns in the Rococo or Baroque style, and products with imitation of aged stone material will harmoniously complement the retro style.

What is artificial stone made of?

Most often used for production:

• Acrylic.
• Gypsum.
• Concrete-based.
• Quartz composite stone.
• Porcelain stoneware.
• Polyester stone.