Four Clever Ways To Use Stone Slabs At Home

When it comes to the use of marble or granite stone slabs at home, there are endless possibilities. Both marble and granite stone slabs in Sydney have a huge range of colours and patterns than any other slab product. That makes it easy to find the perfect fit for whatever style you want. Natural stone has the magical ability to mix with different styles effortlessly with a variety of vein movement and colour combinations. 

Apart from this ability, natural stone slabs like granite have proven to be a long-lasting and durable material. Using stone in unconventional ways within the home has become extremely popular. 

Here are four unique ways that you can use stone slabs in Sydney at your home.  

Flooring

Marble, granite, travertine, and limestone are some of the most commonly used natural stone for flooring. These materials are durable, strong, and require minimal maintenance. Any natural stone creates a welcoming atmosphere within the home and offers an earthy vibe. If you are an experiment enthusiast, you can try mixing and matching textures and colours together to create an interesting aesthetic appeal. A skilled stoneworker can form masterpieces in stone inlay work, using several colours of marble or granite. 

Wall cladding

You can use stone slabs of sandstone or slate stone as a cladding material. A stone cladding will help in creating more depth and dimension to space. You should use a sealer coating on the stone surface once clad. That is meant for long-term maintenance and it will also protect the surface from wear and tear by making it impervious. Remember that the majority of the natural stone slabs in Sydney come with a certain level of porosity. So, it is important to look into this factor when you decide to clad any indoor surface. 

Storing and shelving 

You can consider using stone slabs of natural stones like limestone, cuddapah, and granite for open storage and shelves. Floating shelves made of natural stone are easy to maintain and functional. Moreover, they add an aesthetic value to space. If you have a small kitchen you can consider creating a row of shelves to create a sense of space and openness. It is not possible to achieve using closed cabinets. 

Kitchen counters, backsplash, and tabletops

Quartz and granite are non-porous and hard and the best natural stone slabs to use in tabletops and kitchen countertops. You can clean such stone surfaces easily and they are also very durable. You can also create a unique looking backsplash with natural stone slabs in Sydney. For a more out-of-the-box look, you can create a wall mosaic using small stones in two different colours. To create an earthy ambience, you can also make a tabletop with stone slabs. You can also try to highlight the table by adding a colourful tile. 

Last, but not least

As far as outdoor landscaping is concerned, you can use stone slabs to create planters for your plant in the garden. They will be long-lasting as well as waterproof. That means there will be no tension or spillage in your garden.