Showing posts with label Hunter Valley. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hunter Valley. Show all posts

Friday, 17 August 2012

Old Style All New Design With Stone

Rustic Stone Walls With Shiny Porcelain 
The mix of rough with smooth works well in this modern yet traditional bathroom.

Wednesday, 8 August 2012

Contemporary House With Stone Veneer

Old style homes are not the only ones that can benefit by adding stone veneer wall cladding. See how this contemporary house with high overhang roof uses stone wall cladding to bring style and add cohesion to the overall design in this ultra modern home. Wide eaves protect the inside from heat in summer to make the house more comfortable to live in and extend living space to the outside of the  home.
Contemporary Exterior design by Austin Design-build CG&S Design-Build

If you're considering a new build or home renovation come and talk to us at Home of Stone and see how you can add style at a price that might surprise you. 

Thursday, 2 August 2012

Remember The House When Landscaping

Matching your home exterior to your landscaping makes a lot of sense.
Traditional Pool design by Portland Landscape Architect Samuel H. Williamson Associates

Many people are now spending up and creating a backyard oasis that is a retreat from the world and gives them a lot of pleasure to spend time at home in their own resort feel. 

The benefits are enhanced when the home blends with the landscaping. Natural wall finishes like stone veneer wall claddin as in this photograph can pull this look together effectively.
 

Sunday, 8 July 2012

Update The Outside When You Renovate

Home of Stone Newcastle NSW for home renovations case study
Whether you want to increase the resale value of your home, or you just want it to look its best inside and out, nothing does both like the look of stone designs. Yet, natural stone can be prohibitively expensive.

Reconstituted stone veneer is the surprisingly affordable alternative to natural stone cladding that's capturing the attention of the architectural design and renovating world. Sometimes referred to as stone cladding or sandstone cladding it's an environment-friendly engineered product that offers you all the advantages of natural stone, designed stones with none of the drawbacks. Its lighter weight, elegant beauty and practical efficiency affords many exciting design options for both interior and exterior wall facings and treatments, creating a harmony between your outdoor and indoor living spaces.

Reconstitued stone offers excellent insulation with a rating of R2.7 compared to brick veneer at R1.2