Synopses & Reviews
A complete guide to one of the hottest trends in contemporary interior design, Stone offers a feast for the eyes backed up with a bounty of practical information. This is the must-have book for anyone contemplating working with natural stone in any part of the home. As a building material, natural stone is unrivaled in warmth, unyielding strength, and lasting resilience. From the earliest marble and limestone slabs, to the most detailed mosaic tiling, stone has played a vital part in construction, architecture, and interior design throughout history. Today, many people believe that only the extremely wealthy can include stone in their decorating schemes, but using modern technology, one can easily cut the costs of stone purchase and installation without compromising quality or design. Whether used to create a new bathroom shower, a kitchen countertop, a tiled floor, or fireplace surround, stone adds impact and can last a lifetime. With Stone, industry experts Heather and Earl G. Adams, Jr. have created the perfect compendium for anyone looking to remodel, update, or add stunning details to their home. Since stone is a natural substance it can be said that no two slabs are alike, from color variations and veining characteristics, to sealed, varnished, or un-filled, one type of stone can have hundreds of different potentials. Stone features an all-inclusive color chart of different types of stone-such as granite, marble, limestone, slate, and travertine-each expressing differing characteristics to help you make the best choices for your lifestyle. The authors break down the pros and cons of each type of stone to help you make the right decisions, discussing everything from slippery whenwet conditions to avoiding scratches and stains. Whether it is a slab of slate or a single tile of travertine they guide you through browsing, purchasing, and contracting the installation of natural stone in your home. Special instructions for ambitious do-it-yourselfers are included as well. A comprehensive glossary of terms along with a directory of stone showrooms, designers, and specialty stores makes this book as practical as it is artistic.
Synopsis
Natural stone is one of the most expressive materials on earth. No two slabs are alike, yet every piece is unrivaled for warmth, strength, and resilience. Today, natural stone is the hottest trend for interiors-whether as a stylish tiled floor, a dramatic fireplace surround, or a kitchen counter that will last a lifetime. Hundreds of photographs provide inspiration for the myriad ways to use this oldest of building materials, be it granite, marble, limestone, slate, or travertine. And the wide variety of designs featured in Stone prove that it is easy to use it anywhere in your own home, even on a tight budget. Stone is a comprehensive and easy-to-use guide to bringing natural stone into the home. Color charts reveal the wide range of tones available. A buyer's guide matches rooms and lifestyles with the right stone. Other tips help with budgeting and finding the right installer-or doing it yourself. AUTHOR BIO: Heather and Earl G. Adams, Jr. are the founders of Natural Stone Design, a specialty tile showroom on Florida's Gulf Coast. Boasting years of experience with the material, they are veterans at offering in-depth advice on designing spaces with natural stone.
About the Author
Heather and Earl G. Adams, Jr. are the founders of Natural Stone Design, a specialty tile showroom on Florida's Gulf Coast. Boasting years of experience with the material, they are veterans at offering in-depth advice on designing spaces with natural stone.