Garden design ideas with natural stone

Garden design ideas with natural stone

A well-kept outdoor area creates a sense of well-being and is a place where you can relax after a long day. As the saying goes, the garden is the mirror of the house. So take enough time over the design and think each step through carefully.

First step: choosing the material

One of the first decisions is choosing the material. With all its properties and advantages, Natural stone is the right choice. It blends beautifully into its surroundings and looks homely and elegant.

Natural stone is robust, resistant, hard-wearing and sustainable and gives your outdoor area a timeless look. Here we reveal how you can use it in your garden.

Stairs

You surely have a few stepsin the garden or on the terrace. Give them a new shine with natural stone. Choose a stone that is hard-wearing and resistant to loads and weather. We recommend Granite, which is regarded as extremely robust and hard-wearing.

Above all, outdoor steps must be slip-resistant and safe to walk on. That is why outdoor stone stairs are usually not polished but have a rough surface.

At Marnit we place great importance on safety and comfort. That is why we profile the step edges in various shapes, providing extra protection against slipping.

summer kitchen

A summer kitchen is usually simple and has fewer elements. Because it stands outdoors, it must be made of materials that withstand any weather: summer heat, sudden storms, even hail …

For the worktop is Granite one of the best solutions, because it is extremely robust and resistant to heat and cuts. For the finishing touch we recommend cladding with Decorative stone.

The wide choice of patterns opens up many possible combinations.

Flooring

In the warm season, the terrace and garden become an extension of your living space. So the flooring should not need extra care or frequent replacement.

Natural stone flooring is a beautiful addition to the terrace or summer kitchen, because it is frost-resistant and wear-resistant.

The most suitable for outdoors are Granite, Sandstone or Travertine. Stone paving stones are also an excellent solution for pool surrounds and outdoor areas that will be driven on.

The natural stone must suit your surroundings

As already mentioned, take the surroundings and climate into account when choosing the stone. In very sunny locations you should not choose dark stone. It stores heat and gets very hot in summer.

Bear in mind too that some stones are slippery, especially when the surface is wet. Do not lay such stones by the pool or other water features, otherwise there is a risk of falls and injuries.

For outdoor design, our customers most often choose Granite, Sandstone and Travertine. Because of their properties, they are very popular for terraces, stairs, floors, walls and facades.

They are hard, durable and weatherproof. They blend well into the surroundings and allow you to play with different patterns.

Let your imagination run free and discover with us a unique way of bringing natural stone into your home. Visit the Marnit showroom. There you can see the wide choice of natural stone samples in person and bring your ideas for your outdoor area to life.

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