Selecting A Theme And Style Using Carmel Stone

By Andrea Davidson


Summer is the time of year to complete both outside and inside home beautification projects. There is nothing more elegant, durable and long lasting than carmel stone to assist homeowners in building projects. This might include pool decks, walkways, inside walls, fireplaces, kitchen counter-tops, and other magnificent home features. No matter what style homeowners have in mind stone adds to the look, protects and strengthens, and may add value and equity to the home.

Different types exist to help complete the various types of home projects. Everything from the Jerusalem stones of Israel to Phoenician, to the timeworn slabs of Italy offer elegance, charm, and durability. Shiny granite, marble, and limestone are also popular.

To begin, think about the project itself and how it will develop. Think about overall theme, and if the design will follow a preset trend, such as Mediterranean. If so, think about the different styles even within that theme, and take some time to look through magazines or surf the Internet for ideas.

Selecting designs or consulting with a professional designer might be a good choice to create the perfect atmosphere. This will also help to assess prices and budget before beginning the project. Assessing personal design taste, will also help select colors and other tools for design needed later.

Browse a few local stores, and take a look at concept boards. If hiring a design professional having them accompany you will let you know what design style and color scheme works best with the space to be designed. Different stores may have different styles so visit more than one to get an idea of designs and prices.

If designing an outside space, and are planning to install outside slabs, such as to accompany decks or patios there are many choices to choose from. Time worn travertine pavers usually works well because of its light to medium brown colors that is adaptable to most outside color schemes. Pampeano Argentine Dolomite or Jerusalem gold are also very adaptable.

For inside floors, such as entry ways, walkways, bathrooms and other decorative flooring Jerusalem pebbled beach is a good choice, or Jerusalem Grey, with a herringbone pattern. Mt. Carmel is great for kitchens also. Other decorative floor patterns for elegant entertainment rooms include Argentine Pampeano dolomite, used as flagstone.

Those doing stone handwork on walls might consider timeworn light travertine, with ocean side glass mosaics, or timeworn dore royal, with panpeano Patagonia brick liner. Consumers might also consider Jerusalem Moroccan ragged edge, with grey and gold moldings. Jerusalem stone might also be appropriate for inside saunas.

Kitchen walls and the warmth of home might be complimented by Jerusalem grey gold. Walls throughout bathrooms, including inside showers and counter-tops might portray the perfect mood with white marble and mosaics. Granite is also lovely on counter-tops.

Fireplaces often need a bit of color, existing in main rooms of homes, and will benefit from Jerusalem pebble beach. Anything from a rustic look to true marbled elegance can be created. No matter the project, the theme, or the style, using this style offers the means to create any look or feel with the assurance of the most unique, durable and elegant carmel stones in the market.




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