A natural stone floor can be a stunning addition to any home. But, what do you need to know before you have one installed?
Pros of a Natural Stone Floor
Natural stone is easy to maintain, making it an ideal choice for making your life easier.
Meanwhile, thanks to its traditional design, natural stone floor won’t date. Instead, it will improve with age and outlast any passing trends. Plus, thanks to its neutral colours, natural stone tiles work with any design scheme as your interior fashions change over the years.
As stone is a work of art by nature it contains unique markings that create an intriguing texture and character.
Limestone is a particularly popular choice of natural stone flooring thanks to its light colour, durability and versatility, coming in many different styles to suit any room.
Interesting Fact: Stone reduces symptoms for asthmatics or allergy sufferers.
Cons of a Natural Stone Floor
The perception is that a stone floor can be cold. This of course is a benefit when the weather is hot. But, for when it is colder this can be overcome with under floor heating. Plus, once warmed it retains the heat really well.
Where is Natural Stone Ideally Used?
Stone is suitable for use throughout the home and is ideal in heavy traffic areas, most typically: halls, kitchens, sitting rooms (where it looks great adorned with colourful rugs), bathrooms and conservatories.
You can use the same stone throughout to extend your living space and create a natural flow into your garden: ‘bringing the indoors outdoors and the outdoors indoors’.
Bathrooms
Choose limestone for it’s sleek, clean lines and natural aesthetics. Mosaic stone tiles are especially perfect for use as insets or on their own to create extra interest and sophistication.
Kitchens
Natural stone is perfect for kitchens especially with people and animals tracking the great outdoors through the house. Although a very traditional form of flooring it is now extremely fashionable and features in many large kitchens which can also be used as a main living area.
Limestone is especially good for use in kitchens as it is not only beautiful to look at but is also durable, practical and versatile.
Stone is a fantastic choice for flooring for so many reasons: from its good looks to its versatility, and, of course, its longevity. Shop natural stone flooring and find a retailer near you.