How to Decorate Your Living Room with Natural Stone

Natural stone is a popular choice of material for use in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor poolside areas. However, this beautiful, versatile material works just as well when applied to other areas of your home, such as your living room.

The living room is the ideal room to express your own personal taste and style. After all, this is the place where you will most likely be relaxing on your own, with family members, or entertaining guests. If you’re looking for a way to bring your living room to life and differentiate it from so many other monotonous designs out there, then using natural stone is the perfect way to do so.

Here are some ideas on how to create the perfect living room atmosphere with the help of natural stone:

Natural Stone Floors

We’re saying goodbye to carpets and hello to natural stone flooring in contemporary homes these days. Of course, natural stone not only fares better than carpet over the years in terms of appearance. Aside from this, it’s also ideal for people with allergies or asthma. Keep in mind that carpets can hold up to four times their weight in dirt. Moreover, vacuuming only removes the dirt on the surface of your carpet; it does nothing for all that muck trapped deep down under. So, unless you’re having your carpet professionally cleaned regularly, you could very well be increasing your family’s response to triggers.

Luckily, natural stone flooring is much easier to maintain to carpet, and it comes in a variety of different materials, colours, patterns and finishes to suit whatever living room theme you’re going for. Consider bright, white marble if you want to open up your living room and give it a classy, luxurious touch. On the other hand, limestone floors will give your space a more natural appeal. 

The Solution to Cold Living Room Floors

Now, if you’re on the fence about getting natural stone because you’re dreading cold floors in winter, then you should know that you can always have your natural stone installed over radiant heating. This will make your living room floor much more comfortable to walk on during the winter. Alternatively, if you want to add a bit more personality to your living room with creative carpet designs, then there’s nothing stopping you from adding a carpet over your stone floors. 

Natural Stone Wall Cladding

Choosing natural stone wall cladding for your living room walls opens up an endless amount of possibilities. When it comes to choosing your walls (as well as your floors) it’s important for you to choose a material that is neutral and versatile; and natural stone is exactly that. Being an organic material, natural stone comes in a variety of different options that are all versatile enough to splice with different elements, colours and patterns. Choosing neutral, timeless walls will keep your living room looking relevant over the years, regardless of what trends and fads come and go. Of course, it will also allow you to experiment with other aspects of your living room easily. You will be able swap in different furnishings or décor without worrying about it clashing with your living room walls. 

Natural Stone Fireplace 

If you feel like your living room is missing something, then you should aim to fill the gap with an impressive focal point. A natural stone fireplace is the perfect way to create a showstopping talking point and add value to your living room. In fact, this classic element will guarantee to turn any lacklustre living room into a warm and cosy retreat during the winter. Moreover, there are a number of ways to go about designing your fireplace. For instance, taller fireplaces will add a sense of grandeur to your living room, whereas shorter fireplaces are perfect for creating a contemporary yet modish appeal. Choosing darker stone cladding will give your fireplace a serious look, whereas lighter stones will create something a little softer and warmer. 

Turn to Aurora Stone for Quality Natural Stone 

As Perth’s leading natural stone supplier, Aurora Stone is ready to help you make your interior design dreams come true. Offering the highest quality natural stone products along with friendly, personalised service, we’re always keen to chat natural stone concepts, and help to decide on the perfect product for your home. Whether it’s for your living room, bathroom or kitchen space, expect natural stone from Aurora Stone to deliver in terms of durability, longevity, aesthetic appeal and value.

Need help on choosing the perfect natural stone? Call Aurora Stone now and enjoy a free measure and quote!