Natural stone for outdoor areas
Natural stone for outdoor areas
Natural stone makes your outdoor area unique, and natural materials bring it to life. Spring is just around the corner, and with it the time when you should start thinking about garden design. A well-kept outdoor area does you good and is a retreat where you can relax after a long day. So take enough time for planning.
Nothing blends into the surroundings better than Natural stone . It conveys warmth, cosiness and elegance and is the most durable material for paving. The wild “jungle” in the garden becomes a cosy spot where you will want to spend all your free time. But bear in mind: the stone you choose for designing your outdoor area determines how it looks. Take this into account when choosing the type, colour and finish.
The natural stone must suit its surroundings
When choosing, take the surroundings and climate into account. If you live in a very sunny area, do not buy dark stone. It absorbs heat and gets very hot in summer. Remember too that some types of stone are slippery, especially when wet. Do not lay them by the pool or other water features, otherwise there is a risk of slips and injuries.
For outdoor areas, our customers usually choose Granite, Sandstone and Travertine. They are very popular for terraces, stairs, floors, walls and facades. They are hard, durable and weatherproof. They blend in perfectly with their surroundings and allow you to play with different patterns.
Where can you use natural stone?
steps
With beautiful stone steps , natural stone becomes the centrepiece of your outdoor area. An entrance with natural stone steps rounds off the design nicely. Thanks to their natural texture, such steps offer better grip and are safer to walk on. For outdoor steps we mostly use stones that withstand any load and weather and are unaffected by temperature changes, such as Granite, Travertine, Quartzite and Sandstone.
Terraces
Robustness, good looks and a long service life make Natural stone a popular material for terraces. Thanks to the many colours, shapes and sizes, you can create a personal outdoor oasis with it. Use natural stone as flooring, in the summer kitchen or to clad the fireplace and pool. Natural stone floors are pleasant to walk on and hard-wearing. A stone-clad pool makes swimming a pleasure, and a stone fireplace creates a real, atmospheric mood for a barbecue. Granite, Sandstone and Travertine are unaffected by external influences, long-lasting and easy to care for. Choose the stone that best suits your terrace.
Paths and driveways
Timeless, non-slip and practical: natural stone paths and driveways are an excellent choice. They are reminiscent of a walk in nature, feel pleasant and can also cope with heavy traffic. A natural stone courtyard is long-lasting and easy to care for. For outdoor floors, our customers usually choose Granite, Sandstone and Travertine.
Wall cladding and facades
When thinking about stone outdoors, consider stone walls too. With its natural, timeless look, a stone finish emphasises the uniqueness and elegance of your house. Whatever the architectural style, you are sure to find a suitable stone among our samples. Natural stone combines well with wood, metal or glass and brings harmony or dynamism to the building. A stone facade or a decorative natural stone wall visually enhances your house and gives it a touch of nature.
Why natural stone rather than artificial stone?
If you are redesigning your outdoor oasis, natural stone is a beautiful element that lasts for years. Durability, strength, weather resistance, easy care and a wide choice of patterns make it extremely versatile. Let your imagination run free and use this versatility for your outdoor area.
Important: artificial stone is not laid outdoors; it is suitable for indoor use only. Natural stone is much more durable than artificial stone. It is natural, refined and unique and gives every place a special, elegant touch.
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