Stone elements for kitchen wall: types, finishes, color solutions and styles, 70 illustrations.

Advantages of finishing

A stone wall in the kitchen has a number of advantages, including durability and strength, there is no need to often do cosmetic repairs. In addition, it is an environmentally friendly and easy to install material on the wall, which requires minimal maintenance, is presented in a wide selection of designs and types.

Decorative stone for the wall can be purchased in the desired size and at an affordable price, which will not weigh down the surface of the wall.

Artificial and wild stone

Artificial (decorative) stone

It differs little in appearance from natural stone, repeats its shape, texture and size. It weighs less than natural stone, is made of sand and cement.

From a practical point of view, artificial stone is not inferior to natural stone, it can be made in any color, and decorate the kitchen in different ways. It easily adheres to the surface, is impact-resistant and wear-resistant.

Wild (natural) stone

It is distinguished by its unique origin and inimitable exclusivity. Natural masonry carries the energy of naturalness, which fills the kitchen with coziness. Durable, does not require special care, shockproof, tolerates changes in humidity and temperature.

The photo shows a kitchen in eco style with natural stone on the wall, which is illuminated by spotlights to create a cozy atmosphere.

Types of natural stone

Marble

It is distinguished colored veins, not resistant to chemicals for cleaning the kitchen. It is better to cover the marble apron or the wall near the sink with a protective layer.

Granite

Granite is equally durable, comes in different shades, depending on the place of origin. Withstands high temperatures, moisture, impacts.

Travertine

It withstands mechanical impact well, but does not tolerate contact with chemical acidic cleaning agents for the kitchen. Usually gray or white.

Dolomite

It comes in white to brown colors, it is used to face stoves, it is heat-resistant, and its parameters are similar to granite.

Slate

It comes in yellow, brown, burgundy, green and multi-colored varieties. Thin thickness and smooth surface are suitable for layering.

The photo shows a slate wall in a modern kitchen, which is easy to clean and has a long service life.

Sandstone

It belongs to porous rock, its hardness depends on the binding limestone or quartzite. It is used for wall cladding.

Onyx

Shimmers with light and dark layers. Durable, decoratively attractive for finishing the wall in the kitchen.

Pebbles

River or rock pebbles of different colors require cleaning to avoid mold in the spaces between the stones, if this is a surface in the kitchen with high humidity, or an apron.

In the photo, the work surface is in black made of pebbles, which are evenly sunk into the cement and polished to a smooth surface for ease of cleaning.

Stone and brickwork

Under the stone

It has many varieties, including cladding, installation of stones on a flat surface with an adhesive mixture.

A flat view of the kitchen wall is laid with a plank, while it is necessary to select and lay it so that there are no obvious voids. Volumetric masonry made of thin stone can be laid flat or in relief.

Brick-like

Stone in the kitchen can be laid in American, English, Flemish bond.

In the photo, the wall in the work area is faced with granite and highlighted by a niche made of brickwork to resemble a country stove.

The “Castle” cladding imitates the masonry of a medieval fortification. Rectangular identical stone is laid according to the “Shahriar” type.

The photo shows brickwork in a modern style kitchen, where the brick performs not only a decorative but also a practical function.

Types of stone for finishing

Piece

Piece or rectangular stone is laid separately, which allows you to create a unique pattern for wall cladding in the kitchen.

Panels

They make work easier, they are light enough for installation on the wall, imitate any type of stone. They can be slatted, tiled, sheet, up to two meters in size.

Gypsum stone

Lighter than concrete, treated with acrylic varnish for a long service life. Suitable for kitchen walls made of plasterboard, goes on sale unpainted. Unstable to mechanical impacts and high humidity.

Flexible stone

This is a thin upper cut of stone on fabric. It is additionally impregnated for resistance to chemical influences. Suitable for decorating arches, columns, and an accent wall in the kitchen.

Plaster

Imitates masonry by creating a relief texture and natural colors, squeezing out joints. Plaster can create a flat wall imitating marble or polished stone. Plaster can also be flat-relief, convex, imitate textured masonry on the kitchen wall.

The photo shows a wall finished with plaster imitating a solid stone layer in section. The pink interior matches the beige background of the apron.

Design methods

Several walls

You can cover it with stone if the kitchen is medium or large in size. You can make adjacent or parallel walls from boulder in combination with wood or plaster.

One wall

It will attract attention, it is better to decorate with stone the wall free from the furniture, for example, near the dining group.

Part of the wall

Part of the wall can be faced stone, if it is a small kitchen. The part can be upper, lower, combined with wallpaper.

Stone panel

In a frame or with an edge, stone panels are a decor that can be replaced and moved.

Niches or shelves

Niches or shelves finished with stone do not take up much space and create a unique design.

Apron

Can be made of natural or artificial stone, the main thing is to protect it from mold and mildew due to high humidity near the sink. The stone can be flat, imitating a marble slab, or brick, laid in a plank pattern, will do.

Corners, doorways, arches

Corners, doorways or arches in the kitchen can be fully or partially lined with bricks of different sizes, thereby strengthening them.

The photo shows square columns serving as an entrance to the kitchen, where the apron is faced with pebbles, and the countertop is made of granite. The unity of different types of wood is harmoniously combined in one interior.

Combinations with other materials

You can combine brick or stone on the wall with other finishes to create a diverse kitchen interior.

Stone can be combined with wallpaper in the area where the humidity is lower and less susceptible to pollution. Wallpaper can be matched to the color of the stone or highlighted in a bright color. Photo wallpaper in a stone frame will look interesting.

Masonry with wood looks organic in any proportion of wood. This can be laminate, wood panels, cork, wood-like tiles.

The paint can be matched to the color of the stones or highlighted with a contrasting wall color.

A stone wall with plaster or paint is suitable for a kitchen of any size. Venetian plaster looks interesting in combination with flat stone.

Color scheme

White

White (quartzite, granite, marble, brick) is suitable for Scandinavian, modern classic style kitchens, expands the space and combines with black, dark brown floors and wood panels.

Black

It will add charm to the kitchen, it is not too easily soiled. It is suitable for a spacious room or in combination with white, brown.

Gray

Gray (slate, granite, quartzite, marble) will become a background for a bright set, it is combined with neutral colors.

Red

Red (brick, onyx, granite) attracts attention, is suitable for creating luxury, combines with a red countertop, dark wood.

In the photo, red brick looks organically in a modern interior together with lighting, a glossy facade and a marble floor.

Brown

Brown color accompanies almost all natural rocks, combines with wood trim, adds coziness to the kitchen, and is suitable for any style.

Beige

Beige for wall design it is better to combine with dark colors of other finishes, or make it a background for a visually accent set.

Colored

Colored with iridescent, veined, combination of different colors (pebbles) gives a unique perception of the kitchen, a unique wall will look original and attract attention.

Choice of style

The variety of shapes, types of stone and color selection makes it possible to use it as a finish in any style.

Modern style

For a modern kitchen, you can choose glossy stone, stone finish (Venetian plaster), rough natural, painted gypsum stone. It is important to choose the right color, which will be the background for the kitchen set, or will become the main highlight.

The photo shows a light kitchen with stonework in the apron area, which matches the color of the countertop and the kitchen set.

Classic

The classic style allows for cladding only from natural expensive wood species in yellow, brown, and white colors. Flat masonry or panels made of onyx, marble will decorate the apron and the wall near the dining table.

Loft

A loft is created in the kitchen using gray, red stone on the apron or on one of the walls that borders white, gray, black painted surfaces. The kitchen set and appliances should match the interior.

Eco style

Eco style involves laying natural stone in combination with wood on the floor or walls. If the kitchen is small, you can make masonry on the windowsill, part of the surface in combination with a white floor and green walls.

Chalet

Chalet implies a combination of rough wild boulder, pebbles with a bulky wooden ceiling in dark brown and gray. This style can only be created in a spacious kitchen with large windows.

Country

Country style can be created using the apron and part of the kitchen in the area of the hob. The countertop or floor can also be made of stone, which differs by several tones.

The photo shows a country style kitchen, where flat natural stone masonry is combined with rough wood, wooden utensils and decor.