Planning to purchase stones for your home in the new year is a great way to elevate interiors with durability and aesthetics. Here’s a forward-thinking, practical guide to help you choose, budget, and buy the right stones for your spaces — from flooring to feature walls and countertops.
🗓️ 1. Set Your Design Goals
Before buying any stone, decide the purpose and look you want:
🔹 Flooring
Granite – durable, heat-resistant (e.g., Baltic Brown Granite)
Marble – luxury and elegance (e.g., Calacatta Lincoln Marble)
Travertine – warm, classic look (e.g., Travertino Silver)
Limestone – natural, earthy feel
🔹 Countertops
Granite – practical for kitchens
Soapstone – heat and stain resistant
Quartz – engineered, low maintenance (if you choose engineered over natural)
🔹 Walls & Accent Zones
Onyx – dramatic, translucent (backlit feature walls)
Semi-precious stones (e.g., Rose Wood Quartz) – artful focal points
Marble or limestone cladding – soft luxury
💰 2. Set Your Budget
Stones vary widely in price based on:
Type & rarity (marble and onyx usually cost more than granite)
Slab size & thickness
Finish (polished, honed, leathered, tumbled)
Import vs local availability
Plan a tiered budget:
Premium stones (e.g., Calacatta Marble, Onyx) for feature areas
Mid-range stones (granite, travertine) for widespread flooring
Budget stones (limestone, standard granite) for utility zones
4. Select Sizes and Finishes
Stone selection isn’t just type — it involves size and surface:
🔹 Tile / Slab Sizes
Flooring: 600×600 mm, 600×1200 mm, or large slabs for seamless look
Countertops: standard slab sizes fit kitchen layouts
Wall cladding: larger slabs for dramatic effect
🔹 Surface Finishes
Polished: Glossy, reflective luxury
Honed: Matte, soft look
Leathered/textured: Contemporary feel
Tumbled/brushed: Rustic, slip-resistant
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