Fireplace Facelift - Thin Stone Veneer (2)
 

Close-up detail of the stone's texture.

I'm drawn to this product because i think its an effective way to bring an organic and natural element into your space,,, in a modern way.  Because of its linear composition, to me the stone has a very west coast feel that evokes a bit of a retro style in its similarity to the angel stone of the 60’s 70’s. 

My tips for a ledgestone veneer fireplace facelift:
1.Go all the way - on fireplaces this product looks best from floor to ceiling to really maximize the effect of the horizontal lines of the stone and emphasize that west coast mid-century modern look.
2.Return it - wrap the stone into the fireplace opening.  if its a gas fireplace unit, recess the fireplace box back from the face of the fireplace.
3.Keep it clean - Use with clean face style gas fireplace units for a true masonry look or use with modern linear multiple flame burners for an super contemporary chic west coast style.
4.Its not for every house - this stone looks best in rustic modern, modern eco-zen like spaces, modern country, contemporary spaces, and mid-century era style houses.  If your house is laden with lots of traditional mouldings, cornices, chair rails, panel moulding and formal antiques....this look is not for you.
5.Light it up - highlight the texture and colours of the stone with lighting.
6.Tone it down - avoid using lots of bold patterned fabrics in the same space, the texture and multi-toned colour of the stone is very dominant on its own.
7.Don't clash  - avoid mixing this stone with other heavily veined or patterned flooring.
8.Opposites Attract  - contrast the heavy textured rough stone with some shiny nickel and clear lucite or glass accent pieces to keep things from looking too rustic.
9.Enhance it - you can apply (by brush, or sponge) a matte finish stone enhancer on to deepen the colours of the stone
10.Take it outside....if there’s an opportunity to incorporate some of the stone veneer on the exterior of the house it will reinforce the idea that the stone is part of the structure of the home and integrated into the architecture. If you can actually continue the stone from the fp right thru to the exterior it will really blur the line between inside and out.

For custom tailored design ideas on updating your stone veneer fireplace for the coming winter season, check out the fireplace facelift e-design service at the design shop.edited by china stone veneer


 

Cultured stone veneer used for local interior decoration

Including  cultured stone veneer, marble, granite, etc., but also includes natural culture stone culture stone and artificial culture stone two kinds. All kinds of stone for its color, craftsmanship, different texture, there is a big price difference.

Cultured stone veneer used for local interior decoration
Cultured stone veneer  modeling diverse, different colors, and more for local indoor decoration, such as living room TV wall decor, wrought iron heating cover embossed around the shape, or in the courtyard of the ground handling, decorative effect close to nature, reflecting the ancient decorative style. Artificial culture stone which is made from natural culture stone reprocessed made of lighter weight, with a non-toxic, no mold, easy installation, suitable as wall local processing to reduce the wall of the loading capacity, prices are more natural and cultured Stone veneer expensive, by the joint venture brand manufacturers, prices generally at 300 yuan / box above, if it is imported stone brand, price will be higher, up to 1000 yuan / box around. The natural culture stone much cheaper, the price is generally 120-130 yuan / square meters. Consumers can choose according to their economic capacity and the need to carry out the purpose of the purchase.

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TV backdrop artificial stone veneer

Living in noisy cities, more and more people are yearning for calm and pleasant rural (community Forum) life, so simple, natural style of the home by many people of all ages. Then, use some simple, natural materials, allowing the whole family had a relaxed feel, as the embodiment of the living room TV backdrop important element of style, choice of texture with a natural stone veneer, can achieve very good results. In the simple, natural living room with stone embellishment seems unique culture.
Artificial cultured stone veneer is a kind of new material, is made of natural stone processing, natural color, more noise, ring road, fire and other characteristics, is very suitable for TV backdrop,