Water features have always been great focal points in any outdoor spaces because they bring a soothing feel, attract and support wildlife and enliven any space with water sounds. Ponds, fountains, waterfalls – any of them will work in any garden but if you ask me, what’s the trendiest of them for now, I won’t...
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37 Embossed Concrete Stepping Stones Ideas
Garden paths are not only functional, they can be decorative finishing off the garden look, adding texture and interest to the space. The most common garden path materials are flagstone, wood and brick but if you want something more special, how about some concrete stepping stones? Concrete stepping stones or pavements can be bought in...
44 Stone Garden Edging Ideas
Landscape edging makes your lawn look nice and helps keep things organized. It’s used to separate different parts of your yard, like flowerbeds, bushes, and other plants. Edging stops grass from growing into your flowerbeds and makes taking care of your lawn easier. A popular choice for edging is natural stone, which not only looks...
47 Flagstone Pathways With Pros And Cons
Looking for materials to create pathways in your garden? There are many options to choose from but the most popular is flagstone. This is stone, which is cut and shaped round, square or rectangular and used for walkways, flooring, patios, fences, roofing and paving slabs. Why is it so popular? It’s a natural stone that...
92 Stone Fireplaces For Ultimate Coziness
It’s winter now and there’s nothing cozier than sitting around a fireplace and sipping hot chocolate or tea. If you already have a fireplace and want to revamp it or if you are only planning to get one, this roundup is for you – you’ll get inspired by wonderful stone fireplaces, take a look! Textures...
32 Durable Soapstone Backsplashes For Your Kitchen
Soapstone is not the most popular material for kitchen backsplashes, while featuring a lot of advantages, and we decided to right a wrong telling you how to use this material in your kitchen to give it an ultimate look. But first of all What Is Soapstone? Soapstone is made from quarried metamorphic rock containing significant...
50 Soapstone Countertop Ideas With Pros And Cons
While looking for a countertop material, you may come across soapstone. Although not as common as other countertop materials, soapstone is one of the most functional countertop materials. It adds on a rustic, elegant and urbane feel, similar to that of slate or granite. Soapstone has some pros and cons to use it in your...
59 Stone Pool Deck Design Ideas
A stone pool deck is a smart choice for around the edge of your swimming pool. It’s durable, slip-resistant, and not to mention looks great! Let’s consider some pros and cons of such a decision to find out if this type of deck is right for you. Cons Stone is usually not the cheapest material...
Modern Stone House With A Courtyard In The Center
Casa Tapihue by Matías Zegers Arquitectos is a house in a vineyard built from white stone around a courtyard with a firepit in Casablanca, Chile. The residence is named for the valley of Tapihue between two mountains in Chile’s wine-growing region. Matias Zegers Arquitectos designed the family home to give the resident plentiful ways of...
Contemporary Holiday Home Of A 1850 Stone Barn
This holiday home situated in Corippo, Switzerland. It has a very distinctive look, with a rugged, stone-clad exterior, an imperfect roofline and a strong rustic vibe. You might think it looks similar to an old barn and you’d be exactly right. This used to be an animal barn originally constructed in 1850. It’s been transformed...









