Designers in 2017 call for the use of natural stone in the interior. It's good to tell them! We live in typical high-rise buildings. It doesn’t matter: we will figure out where, how and what kind of stone will suit your “ordinary” apartment, and how to make repairs without problems. So…

• Material is the key to success! How to choose a stone if you are not a pro
  • 1. Natural stone
    • the beauty
    • What to consider
    • The price of the issue
  • 2. Artificial stone
    • the beauty
    • What to consider
    • The price of the issue
  • 3. Decorative plaster "like a stone"
    • the beauty
    • What to consider
    • The price of the issue

Stone in the interior of the apartment: fashionable, not bad

Of course, the stone loves scale and space; it fits perfectly into the interiors of cottages and villas. But what should we, city dwellers of small sizes, do?

A small apartment is not a sentence! Observing the stylistic rules, the stone is easy to use literally in any living room in high-rise apartments. In a small apartment, the basic principle is to use it in proportion.

A fireplace, even a faux one, with stone trim turns a typical room into a stylish living room. The stone is the perfect highlight. If you need to divide the room into separate zones, then using stone segments in the decoration, it is easy to cope with this task.

In the bedroom, the stone looks spectacular at the head of a large solid bed. Or, conversely, decorate the wall opposite the bed so that the gaze has a place to rest (note: in the second photo, two types of stone surfaces are used).

In the kitchen, you can lay out an apron with a stone in working area... However, choose a stone with a smooth shape and a coating, because the working area is a vulnerable spot that requires specific care, frequent washing and cleaning. Well, the worktop made of monolithic artificial stone is already an almost classic solution for the kitchen of a modern apartment.

Stone panels look good in corridors, for example, around the mirror area. And also the stone is ideal for the bathroom - worthy replacement boring tiles and ceramic tiles. Just don't forget the moisture-resistant and anti-fungal styling adhesive.

Even if the stone is used in dosage, it is worth understanding that there are materials and styles with which it simply does not "get along". It is difficult to combine stone elements with a romantic style, with airy textiles, with "naive" accessories. Remember that the stone in the interior is appropriate on the walls, which will not have other decorative elements, or they will be opposed to the stone in color and texture.

Natural stone in the interior is out of competition, it actively occupies the entire space, accentuates attention and becomes the favorite of the interior. Therefore, a stone wall looks organic only in two cases:

1. If the overall interior is calm, laconic, not overloaded with small details and bright accents.
2. If there is another object in the room that is equally strong for perception, for example, panoramic window with a large-scale view.

And also it should be understood that the stone surface very strongly "steals" the volume of the room. Therefore, if the room is small, then you should not "sew" it into a stone, otherwise the feeling of a well may develop.

Everything is good, but if we all understand paints and wallpapers, then it is more difficult with a stone. Put it on the shelves?

Material is the key to success! How to choose a stone if you are not a pro

The question immediately arises: from which stone is it better to create the interior decoration of the room. After all, the market building materials today offers:

• a natural stone;
• fake diamond;
• decorative plaster and other materials "like a stone".

Let's analyze each type, as they say, "by stones." We will evaluate in three categories: aesthetics, practicality, price.

1. Natural stone

The most common breeds for interior are conventionally divided into groups:

• sedimentary (limestone, sandstone, travertine);
• metamorphic (marble, quartzite, shale,);
• volcanic or igneous (granites, tuffs).

Favorite rocks for interior decoration are sandstone, travertine, slate and marble, although, of course, there are many options.

the beauty

The most organic natural material that has been used for decoration for centuries. Natural stone has a complex, individual texture, unique color range... Ideal for spacious interiors, used for facing fireplaces, columns, accent walls... You live in a small apartment - use stone for flooring.

Life hack: save on the rest of the finishing materials, but make the floor from natural stone - the room will immediately look expensive, but it will not work.

What to consider

It should be borne in mind that laying a natural stone floor is best done during the construction process. Wall cladding also has a number of requirements.

• The thickness of the stone should not exceed 30 mm.
• When facing a wall with sandstone, it is important that the surface is made of a related material (concrete, brick, foam, aerated concrete).
• Facing surfaces with a height of more than 1.5 m requires additional fasteners to the bearing surface with hooks, screws, dowels.
• If the base under the stone is heterogeneous, then a masonry mesh is attached to the surface.

The price of the issue

Natural processed stone is certainly beautiful, but expensive pleasure. To make it cheaper and to simplify the laying process, they use sawn stone, non-edged stone, "noodles" made of natural stone and a strip. When figuring out what such a repair will cost you, remember about the costs of material delivery, as well as its installation - all this is not cheap.

2. Artificial stone

There is no money for natural, we use artificial stone. Basically, 3 types of artificial stone are used: glued stone chips or "flour" with additives, concrete "like stone" and acrylic. In fact, these are materials that only imitate stone. Sometimes it is cheaper, but more often it is just more convenient to use in small spaces.

the beauty

Artificial stone is wonderful in that it can completely imitate the surface of a natural one, or it can look completely different and more interesting in terms of design. Artificial options make it possible to obtain materials that are not afraid of moisture and fungus, more durable. Monolithic countertops in the kitchen with built-in sinks - few natural stone can replace the possibilities of "fake" here.

Artificial stone in design allows the designer to think wider. They can clad walls, niches, create wall decor elements, decorate the most different furniture, do window sills, bathroom bowls, whatever.

What to consider

It is believed that laying artificial stone requires less time and effort. Yes, installation in this case is easier, but it requires tiling skills, perfectly flat walls and solid adhesive base... Often, when choosing an artificial stone as an interior material, customers do not take into account important aspects.

• Artificial stone tiles are quite heavy. One square meter coatings can weigh from 10 to 90 (!) kg. It is clear: the greater the relief and strength, the greater the weight.
• The porosity, density and other characteristics of artificial stone are not suitable for conventional glue for ceramic tiles... For wall cladding with this material, special adhesive mixtures are required.
• Naturally, you cannot glue an artificial stone on wallpaper, paint, film. And for facing stoves and fireplaces, a special heat-resistant base is required.
• Dismantling stone tiles is a costly undertaking. In fact, this is a "masonry", which will subsequently have to be knocked down with a puncher.

The price of the issue

Do you think artificial stone is cheaper than natural? So only manufacturers promise, in fact, it is often not so affordable. High-quality aesthetic options for acrylic can cost even more than the natural "original", but yes, they can be comfortable in use.

When estimating the cost of an artificial stone, do not forget to include in the estimate the material for its installation and cement mixtures for leveling surfaces.

3. Decorative plaster "like a stone"

“Plaster is not stone,” you say. But the previous version - the artificial stone also “did not lie next to it”. Its resemblance to natural is accentuated by its appearance and similarity in styling.

How about a material to easily create a stone surface on the wall? Even with your own hands, without masters, and if with a master, then without a round bill for the work. No hassle when transporting material, when, God forbid, it will scratch and break off. And not even only on the wall: after all, there is decorative coatings which can be used for floors or furniture surfaces, for example.

Decorative plaster allows you to create a uniform, beautiful stone surface, while:

1. Has no ugly seams and joints.
2. Due to the relative lightness of the plaster, even a plasterboard wall can withstand such a "stone".
3. Safe for health, consists mainly of natural materials and environmentally friendly.

Moreover, the composition of decorative plaster is similar to artificial stone: for example, in the photo below, the wall is covered with Loggia plaster.

the beauty

In the conditions of a city apartment "dekorativka" is the most practical and convenient design option. With the help of this material, you can recreate any surface: smooth or rough, matte or glossy ... To depict the surface of various types of stone, tools that shape the texture are used, as well as glazing compounds that create gloss or tint, shade the "stone".

Stone chips or "flour" of marble, granite, tuff, limestone are used as fillers for plasters, and mica is added to the composition for a natural shine. As a result, not only the color and pattern of the stone and its beautiful veins are recreated, but even the texture of the stone after chipping. If you wish, you can make a surface that cannot be distinguished from natural stone panels. And if you want to show your imagination - you can create a completely cosmic stone, say, marble with lilac mother-of-pearl overflows - after all, everything is possible here!

What to consider

The difficulty of working with decorative plaster depends on the effect you want to get, sometimes you really need a professional to apply it. But most of the "stone" effects are applied very simply: you can easily create a travertine or sandstone surface by reading the instructions and watching a short video.

• For many types of plaster "under stone" no preliminary costly leveling of the walls is required.
• The maximum weight of a square meter of the coating reaches 5 kg, and this allows the coating to be used on relatively weak-bearing structures.
• Plaster is not so demanding on the surface of the walls, certain types easily adhere to almost any material (for example, Plasma 3D, which is applied directly to tiles or laminate without any surface preparation).

The price of the issue

This is at the beginning of the "two thousandth" decorative plasters were expensive. Look at the prices of Italian brands today: a square meter of coverage from the European manufacturer Loggia is now at the level of good wallpaper.

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Decorative stone is very popular in modern interior, since this material fills the room with a special atmosphere of comfort and home warmth. Most often, artificial stone is used in the design of the living room.

At the same time, stone wall decoration is recommended for spacious rooms; in small apartments it will not be appropriate, because volumetric compositions can visually reduce the space. If the living room in the house is small, then it can be decorated with separate fragments of stone, combining them with other natural materials.

Features and Benefits

The living room occupies a special place in the planning of housing, therefore this room is allocated the largest part of the area in the apartment and the most fashionable and creative decor is used when decorating its interior. In order to carry out zoning in the living room in an original way, designers recommend using an artificial stone. They can be used to revet both walls and lay out the material in the form of separate fragments near the fireplace, shelving.

This finish looks beautiful behind the sofa in combination with wallpaper.

Before decorating a living room with a unique type of finish, you must first select a stone. For the hall, you can use both natural and artificial materials. Wherein natural stone it is characterized by good strength, durability, but it is very expensive, so not everyone can purchase it.

As for the decorative product, it is an excellent alternative to natural materials and has many positive advantages, among which are:

• Low weight;
• Affordable price;
• Easy to operate;
• Huge selection of textures and colors;
• Does not require special care;
• Aesthetic look.

To decoration did not reduce the lighting in the room, it is best to choose light shades of the material. White stone looks unusual in the living room. You can also alternate dark elements in the interior with beige wallpaper or plaster.

In the design of a living room with a TV, options for decorating with stone panels are suitable. Such compositions will perform not only aesthetic, but also practical functions, protecting the walls and corners from damage.

In order for the interior of the room to acquire gentle touches, it is recommended to arrange live plants in the apartment.

Where to use?

Artificial stone is so versatile that it can be used to decorate all kinds of surfaces in the living room. Today, most apartment owners prefer to decorate arches and doorways with this material. For classic style stone cladding of columns is well suited. Often in modern design living rooms can be found with small fountains or waterfalls. Such designs will be a win-win in combination with products that imitate natural material.

Compositions of stone walls and wrought iron railings also deserve special attention. In this case, the walls can be decorated with artificial elements in the form of stripes or panels. The main item in the interior of most living rooms is the fireplace. Facing it with a stone will favorably emphasize the beauty of the structure against the general background of the room, and the floors laid out of such material will make the hall stylish and chic.

Small living rooms can be decorated with stone on the bar counter. This design method will visually delimit the space and make the room comfortable.

In order for the room to acquire an unusual and cozy look, it is recommended to supplement its strict design with elements of natural wood.

Popular ideas

With the advent of decorative stone, great opportunities have opened up for designers, thanks to which many creative ideas can be translated into reality. This material is great for decorating living rooms, as it is quickly and easily installed, is inexpensive and allows you to create beautiful interiors. In addition, the hall is considered an ideal place for laying artificial products. The finishing made by him will complement the classic furniture models in an original way and adorn the simplicity of the design.

Unusual combination hard and soft material on the surface will give the room an amazing atmosphere.

For the interior of the living room, it is best to choose light shades of the material. If you use a coffee-colored laminate in the design of a room, beige plaster on the walls and lay out a separate fragment of stone, then the design will turn out to be stylish and modern.

If the surface is laid out with material up to the ceiling, then it is recommended to enhance the effect with wood blocks.

The texture of the product, painted in a bright white shade, also looks good; it will go well with furniture and other decor items.

Stone finishes are suitable for any style of interior, but the material must be selected correctly. For example, for a living room decorated in modern style, optimal solution the wall decor will be in the form of brickwork.

Material lined surface irregular shape on the contrary, it will spoil the symmetry of the room.

As a rule, for spacious rooms it is best to use large fragments that can decorate the bulk of the wall area. The surface, lined with large slate slabs, will not only give the room a sense of coziness, but also accentuate the natural color of the stone. We must also not forget about the lighting in the room.

Without good backlighting, the material will lose its attractive appearance, and its color and texture will look dull.

The stone decoration of the fireplace deserves special attention in the design of the living room. This type of decor makes the room more modern and expressive. The "neighborhood" of the hearth and natural stone is a great way to show the unity of nature in the room. To continue the harmony of the palette, in the living room it is recommended to additionally veneer the walls under a brick. Shades of brown and red will fill the room with home warmth.

The walls in the hall, decorated with river stone, also look unusual, while the finishing should be done along the entire width of the wall and at least one and a half meters high. Low and long decoration will be a unique addition to the living room. Sometimes cobblestone wall cladding is used in the interior of such rooms. As a rule, it is chosen for the country and traditional style. If the owners of the house want to make the living room special, then in its space you can lay out a ledge of multicolored stone, which will be placed from floor to ceiling.

The floor is made of natural wood and expensive furniture will be beautifully accentuated by the finish of dark gray slate. If the interior of the living room contains rough rocks, then carpets, pillows and upholstery made of soft fabrics will help to "warm" the atmosphere. In addition, strict forms of decor can be "softened" by warm shades of walls, carved shelves and sofas.

So that the room does not turn out to be gloomy, it should be filled with lighting as much as possible, thus the feeling of all colors will remain in the living room.

A modern living room is a room that should at the same time be suitable for both family holidays and entertainment with friends, so its interior should be decorated in an elegant and sophisticated way. In the design, you need to use more white and light. White limestone wall cladding or separate compositions in the form of stone shelves looks original in large rooms.

As for the decor in the form of a brick, in the living room it is usually used to frame niches.

One stone wall - creating a daring interior

Many people note the attractive power and magic of this material, trying with its help to give the room originality and magic. You can use stone to decorate the kitchen, living room, bathroom, balconies, bedroom and even a nursery (most often it is one wall of stone). In our article, we'll show you how to create the daring interior of your dreams easily and easily!
Types of artificial stone and combination of materials.

Today there are 3 types of stone:

• porcelain stoneware;
• concrete-based stone;
• agglomerate.

Concrete-based artificial stone is economically profitable and popular, which is distinguished by a variety of decorative possibilities, ease of installation and further care. Modern technologies production allows you to get stones of various textures, which outwardly are almost impossible to distinguish from natural stone.

Artificial stone has a number of advantages:

• durability;
• strength;
• environmental friendliness;
• security.

Subject to the rules for installing artificial stone, such a decor will serve you for more than one decade, it is able to withstand the strongest mechanical loads. As for safety, it should be noted, first of all, the refractory characteristics of this material, as well as safety for humans (non-toxic compounds are used during production).

The harmonious combination of stone with wood, glass and metal makes this material one of the most versatile and demanded.

Decor options - one stone wall

The most common option is to decorate one wall of the room. Thus, you can highlight any element of the apartment by placing things and interior items dear to your heart there. It should be noted that the use of such a technique allows not only to create a daring interior, but also to visually increase the area of ​​the room.

From stone you can create original panel or a drawing that will give your room unique style, will make it more cozy and comfortable. A safe option is to decorate with a stone under brickwork... Such finishing material will naturally look in kitchens, hallways, living rooms, libraries, meeting rooms and study rooms.

An important role is also played by the fact that the finishing stone has a small thickness, which guarantees the preservation of such an important space in our apartments.

One wall of stone - decor rules

When planning decoration with artificial stone, you need to remember some of the nuances.

1. Artificial stone reduces room illumination (even stone of light colors). Consider equipping additional lighting.
2. When installing a dark stone, remember to alternate it with light-colored finishing materials (wallpaper, plaster or artificial stone).
3. If the room to be decorated has a small area, designers do not recommend getting carried away with artificial stone and laying out a whole wall with it.
4. Use live plants to add liveliness and warmth to the interior.

Installation of artificial stone depends on the thickness of the material, as well as the construction of the wall. As with wallpapering, the surface of the wall decorated with stone should be perfectly flat, plastered and primed.

For gluing the stone, a special glue is used, which a consultant at a hardware store will help you to choose.

Stone in the interior

Living room. The use of artificial stone will give the room volume, texture and boldness, which can be softened by wooden inserts, paintings and decorative inserts.

Kitchen. Most often, in this room, an apron is decorated with an artificial stone in the working area. It is important to remember about the combination of textures and colors. Masonry will help create an unusual, but at the same time harmonious and comfortable interior premises.

Bedroom. Artificial stone is used to decorate the wall at the head of the bed. Competently selected materials will allow you to create a sophisticated and elegant bedroom interior, highlighting its main purpose.
Children's. In this case, artificial stone is used as a decorative detail, with the help of which the emphasis is placed on small details. In the children's room, it is not recommended to get carried away with the stone, otherwise you risk turning your child's room into a hobbit's bedroom.

Bathroom. Use stone with caution in small bathrooms as well. In this case, the rule of allocating a certain small area premises, thus creating an elegant and royal interior.

One stone wall - photo

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There are many variations on how to make your home unique. Some use redevelopment to achieve this goal, while others are looking for interesting ideas... At the same time, both those and others are ready to go to all kinds of rearrangements, changes in order to achieve what they want. But everything is simple and ingenious nearby. Take a look at the decorative stone, it is he who is able to give the interior of the room uniqueness.

Weigh the pros and cons

Many people think that decorative stone is only suitable for exterior decoration... There is some truth in this, but it all depends on which particular stone we are talking about. After all, there is simply a colossal difference between a rough and heavy material and an exquisite, framed, light, created using the latest technologies of decorative decoration.

To create interiors in an apartment, of course, they use the second option. It has a number distinctive features, which allows decorative stone to act as the most popular material for wall decoration both in private houses and small apartments. Its main task is to decorate the interior, make it stylish, beautiful and modern. With the help of this material, you can create an incredible and amazing atmosphere of the Middle Ages. It is important to note that such a space will never look gray and inconspicuous, it will transform, even if the covered area is small.

How are decorative stones used in the interior of an apartment?

The answer is simple - always different. There are no prohibitions or restrictions here. This is where the versatility of this material lies. It always looks modern, gives its own style, complements and decorates the room. Today, more and more often, decorative stone is used in the interior of the kitchen, hallway, living room, bedroom (see photo).

Designers claim that it has magical powers, because it always and everywhere looks beautiful and appropriate. It is especially good if combined with other finishes. The only thing that can make the interior a little gloomy and gloomy is if you completely cover the walls with artificial stone. Therefore, it is advisable to use it as a supplement, and not as a basis. We present to your attention a photo, which very harmoniously presents the ideas of how decorative stone can be used in the interior.

remember, that beautiful interior, in which decorative stone is used can only be incomparable if used correctly. And visual beauty is based on three criteria.

Color and shape

The color and shape of the stone are of primary importance, since they are the ones that create the desired visual effect. If the whole style of the room matches light colors, then you should select a decorative stone in the interior one shade darker. This will allow you to narrow the space and harmoniously highlight the desired zones or areas of the interior. Regarding the shape, here, most often rectangular or square elements are used. Any geometric shapes are presented on the market, which makes it possible to experiment.

Correctly placed accents

It is unacceptable for a decorative stone to become the central element of a room's interior. This is possible only if you purposefully highlight a fireplace or TV, or maybe a separate wall. According to the rules, you need to use artificial stone fragmentarily, as in the photo, to make the interior cozy and rich.

Material quality

Remember about safety, because very often unscrupulous manufacturers can violate production technologies. Therefore, ask in advance how high-quality and safe the decorative stone is. Sometimes you can even demand certificates, because in the case of low-quality products, it not only poses a danger, but also has an ugly appearance, can quickly lose brightness, change the color tone.

Wood, stone, brick, clay are traditional materials for the construction of residential buildings. Having migrated from exterior to interior, they are also used for interior decoration. Thanks to the development technological processes, creating all kinds of shades, sizes and textures for decoration, artificial stone in the interior has become a favorite technique of decorators, and a variety of masonry has become strong accents that make a living space individual. The use of an artificial analogue of natural stone makes it possible to maintain the interior of the house in a wide variety of styles, from the Empire style, as an imitation of the ancient Greek, to any variations of modern minimalism.

Artificial stone in the interior

Fireplace and chimney finished with black artificial stone

Features that bring benefits

Unlike natural stone, its artificial version has significant advantages:

• It weighs less, which means it can be attached to lighter structures;
• Requires low consumption of glue;
• A wide range of sizes and a tint palette are presented, which makes it easier to choose options for the intended interior.

When finishing surfaces with artificial stone material important element, bearing an additional decorative function, grout becomes. By color ratio, it can:

• maintain the main tone;
• be lighter than the main tone;
• be darker than the main tone.

The width of the joint filled with grout is determined according to the dimensions of the stone fragments and varies from 3 to 15 mm.

The first option is used when it is necessary to do masonry background of the interior. The second - if from fragments of artificial stone is recruited decorative panel, which is the center of the room.

The third option is depressed seams, limiting the protruding fragments by their depth. It is used when using a material like a "wild" stone to highlight the masonry, to emphasize the complex stone texture.

Stone decor in the interior

Types and color options of artificial stone are used inside different premises at home. Concrete decorative stone in the interior of the living room is used for wall decoration, large vertical surfaces. The larger the masonry space, the larger the stone fragments, the more advantageous the final result looks.

Fireplace portals and chimneys of chalet cottages, decorated with imitation of buta, leaving through the second light to ceiling beams, look like a finished masterpiece. And the rare splashes of stone stripes on the central wall of the living room are the work of an amateur.

The fashion for openings trimmed with small pieces of brick is a thing of the past. Today, following the style means using large blocks of artificial stone.

Decorative stone in the interior, which organically absorbed the rustic style, is found in the decoration of small vertical surfaces: columns, the base of the bar counter, the kitchen island. Classical masonry looks impressive, the arches are decorated with wide beam-like masonry, the reproduction of the natural chaotic arrangement of wild stone.

However, one should not forget that even chaos is subject to the laws of harmony. Therefore, before performing the work, it is necessary to make a sketch, lay out the stone on a horizontal surface and accurately transfer it to the object to be decorated.

If you design the interior of an apartment in the loft style, then it should be remembered that the loft is the factory workshops of old factories converted into housing. Unplastered brick walls are the legacy of manufacturers who saved on interior decoration, which has become the "calling card" of this style. The loft requires a dark red "aged" brick or artificial stone imitation on all walls of a large open space.

Hallway: "cave age" or modernity

Inside this room, it is worth using decorative stone in the interior when decorating the walls, laying out one or more surfaces with it, or, decorating a large space of the entrance area, place free-standing boulders, cobblestones that ideally support the ethno or minimalism style.

Also an interesting but time-consuming technique for decorating the hallway is the device at the base of the floor of shallow channels with built-in lamps. These channels are filled with artificial "pebbles", or laid out with a decorative stone like a cobblestone or pavement.

Flush with the final finish of the floor, the channels are closed with tempered glass, which is also used for the construction of glass staircase steps, and the transparent "window" is decorated with a metal frame. The light coming from the floor of the hallway makes it unusual, brings a shade of mystery.

White bedroom in stone: peace, comfort and healthy sleep

The ideal tone of the stone in the interior of the bedroom is white, milky, echoing with light textile decoration, forged details, painted with light colors, patina.

Decorating a bedroom with artificial bricks calm tones will provide psychological comfort. A dark, rich color scheme can create an intriguing atmosphere, especially if the stay in this space is short-lived, but for a good rest, you need a light, neutral room.

One of the walls of the bedroom is rustic or scandinavian style you can arrange a false portal for the fireplace by mounting a suitable size plasterboard niche and decorating it with decorative stone masonry.

It is easy to decorate the inner space of a niche with dimensional candles, matched to or in contrast to the overall finish, to install an electric analogue of the hearth or a biofireplace there. Having conceived a similar element of the interior decor of the sleeping area, you will provide yourself with cozy evenings and the safe warm light of a living fire.

Stone decor in extreme conditions: kitchen and bathroom

The use of artificial stone for decorating the walls of rooms with high humidity or sharp fluctuations temperature regime(bathroom and kitchen) requires a special approach and some precautions.

Although artificial stone has higher strength and performance characteristics compared to natural types of granite or marble, it is still susceptible to the destructive effect of water, high temperatures, hot steam.

Kitchen with stone

Therefore, if the desire to have a wall made of artificial bricks in the kitchen is great, then it is better not to place it next to the stove so as not to waste time removing grease stains, or to treat it with special protective compounds (varnishes, water repellents).

If you use stone in the interior of a bathroom, then its use presupposes the presence of a volumetric space, since a small room lined with stone fragments will seem even smaller and cramped.

If the dimensions of the bathroom allow, then using masonry, large-format slabs for styles that personify the 20th and 21st centuries, or columns with capitals, embossed inserts, sculptures that turn the room into antique baths is quite justified.

Small forms using decorative stone

A special zest to the interior of the relaxation space is added flowing water: light murmuring sounds soothe, tune in to a creative mood, harmonize the inner state of mind of a person, and the smallest water vapor moistens dry air. Therefore, the device of a home fountain can not only decorate the room, but also improve the health of the inhabitants.

When decorating a wall with a fountain with artificial stone, it is necessary to supplement the structure with a glass vertical surface over which streams of water will flow.

A visually transparent barrier is not visible, but it is easier to keep it clean, since lime streaks form on the stone surface from prolonged contact with water. Glass will protect the masonry from moisture, prevent the destruction of the structure, but the general appearance will not suffer - there will be a real, not an artificial waterfall in the house.

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