Visiting the Stone Yard

I find great inspiration and room for creativity when looking at all of the possible uses for so many beautiful types of stone.

The past couple of weeks, I’ve been spending a lot of time at a couple of fantastic stone yards.  I find great inspiration and room for creativity when looking at all of the possible uses for so many beautiful types of stone.

Royal Danby from ABC Stone
Royal Danby from ABC Stone
White Vermont
White Vermont
Onyx from ABC Stone
Onyx from ABC Stone
Siberian Sky from ABC Stone
Siberian Sky from ABC Stone

Most people think of counters, floors, and bathrooms when they consider using stone in their homes.  There’s no reason to limit stone to these applications; for the right client, I would love to sheath an entire bathroom in a gorgeous stone.

Bath featuring a stunning marble accent wall.
Bath featuring a stunning marble accent wall.

 

A bathroom I designed for client with limestone vanities and basins.
A bathroom I designed for client with limestone vanities and basins.
Titanium from Everest would be a dramatic choice.
Titanium from Everest would be a dramatic choice.

There are so many choices in pattern, color, and type of stone.  You don’t have to be locked into one popular, safe choice.  When I see all of the different stones, it makes me want to produce furniture from it.  Being surrounded by so many varieties of stone broadens my eyes and inspires me to try different things.

Marble stool by Kelly Wearstler.
Marble stool by Kelly Wearstler.
Marble chairs by artist Ai Weiwei.
Marble chairs by artist Ai Weiwei.
Marble basins and tray by Decormarmi.
Marble basins and tray by Decormarmi.
Marble and Lucite table.
Marble and Lucite table.
Marble table by Kelly Wearstler.
Marble table by Kelly Wearstler.

The potential for designing with stone is so intriguing!