Stone wall in the sitting room: travertine or onyx?

Which stone to choose from to decorate a wall in the sitting room, it is usually a long-discussed subject among household members. There are plenty of decorative stones available, of different price range and of distinct advantages and disadvantages. Travertine and onyx are two stones, which over the last few years, have gained in popularity and which have won a recognition of investors, who want to make the interiors of their sitting rooms unquestionably nicer, without having to bear exceptionally high costs. When choosing decorative elements for your home, it is important to make a deliberate decision so that they will not “clash” with each other.

Stone wall – where to look for inspiration?

Having a stone wall in the sitting room is an idea which occupies the minds of both house and apartments owners, who would like to decorate their dwellings with a fireplace, though it is not particularly needed, and who would like their desired stone to look fabulously. The Internet is a real mine of information and inspiration about the kinds of stone suitable for walls in living rooms. Moreover, most DIY supermarkets have decorative stone on offer, which comes in a variety of textures and shades. The customers, for whom long-lived durability of stone is of utmost importance, should get interested in the materials which need additional impregnation.

Travertine – a luxurious finishing material

Such a natural material as travertine, should meet expectations of even the most finicky customers. In many circles, it is considered as being a luxurious finishing material. Travertine can serve not only as wall stone, but it can be used as a cladding for fireplaces, for pillars, or as a ceiling decoration. It is worth noting, travertine needs to be sealed, to protect its beauty, with a specialist wax product or a stone finish sealer, often recommended by the stone’s producer. Each producer recommends quite different ways of travertine application and the key to success is to get acquainted with a product fliche, which a customer should obtain together with the product. Customers, who do not want to break their budget buying natural stone, can consider buying a travertine texture plaster finish, which will make a difference in every interior.

Onyx – choose the most attractive kind of stone

Onyx is natural stone, which is characterised by a parallel layering of black and white colours arranged alternately. These customers, who decide on this stone, should consider choosing one of many versions of onyx, like the ones quarried in Egypt, Mexico or in Pakistan. To make onyx look even more stunning on a wall, you should think about the kind of illumination you would like to install. This trick will definitely bring out the beauty of onyx and the luxury of an interior.

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Marble vs granite. Comparison.

Both these types of stone are extremely popular in the construction sector and – needless to say – they are both beautiful. Anyone dreaming of an elegant interior finishing in a natural style has a tough decision to take. Therefore, we are lending you a helping hand and providing you with a short guidebook, which will show differences between marble and granite. We will take a closer look at their chemical composition, their durability and appearance. Enjoy your reading.

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Marble vs granite. Comparison.

Stone samples, in other words: how to select your stone smartly?

Stone is a natural material, which despite changing trends, holds a solid position in diverse arrangements styles. It is mainly used to make countertops, sills, stairs and flooring. How to pick out the stone appropriately to match specific interiors. You will soon find out in the following article.

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Stone samples, in other words: how to select your stone smartly?

Natural stone in our interiors.

Since time immemorial, natural stone has added elegance to every interior. Stone, a timeless classic, which will never go out of fashion. Stylish effect and high quality of stone enhance prestige in every space providing its owners with a touch of luxury. Staying in interiors embellished with natural stone enables you to enjoy not only its beauty but also its functionality, highest quality and easy maintenance.

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Natural stone in our interiors.

A fireplace insert - with the lift-up or side-hinged door? Which to choose from?

If you take a decision to have a fireplace in your home, you are bombarded with plenty of alternatives offered by a market. There are a lot of solutions to choose from. However, the most important aspect is to select a fireplace which is characterised not only by its aesthetic values, but which is functional and indefectible as well. One of the most frequent dilemmas potential fireplace owners have to face is to decide on the best insert. The most popular types are the ones with the lift-up door and the with side-hinged door. Besides, there are inserts with a sliding door. Does the way we open the insert really matter?

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A fireplace insert - with the lift-up or side-hinged door? Which to choose from?
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