Best Stones and Tiles for the Luxury Home Designs
If you’re building a new luxury project, be it a new home, office building, restaurant, or hotel, it is vital to understand what are the different aspects which define luxury stones and natural tiles. Natural stone has been used for centuries to imbue buildings with a sense of opulence, status, and style, and you have the ability to bring it to your very own home or commercial building.
This article will explain the basics of luxury stone cladding and tiles that you need to know when building a luxury space. We’ll describe each stone’s unique features, the unique essence they instil in a space, and what the best application for each is.
What is Luxury Stone?
Luxury stones are defined by three main factors: how they are sourced, their durability, and their unique features.
Because these stones are naturally sourced, that means that each stone is wholly distinct, giving your project a unique individuality. That said, it’s important to understand that these high-end stones and tiles don’t have an inflated price just due to their aesthetics, but specifically because of their sturdiness and durability. These stones have been used for centuries in castles and cathedrals due to their timeless nature in both beauty and sturdiness, which justifies their price point and high-end nature.
Now that we understand what makes luxury stone so valuable, here are some of the main luxury stones one should consider in their next luxury project.
Marble
Marble has been used for thousands of years by the ancient Romans, Greeks, and Egyptians in their architecture. It has long been recognised for its gliding smoothness and its unique veining. Marble instills a sense of classical, timeless elegance to a space. Its smooth surface makes it the best for floors, feature walls, and counter tops. It’s important to note that their soft and porous nature can make them susceptible to scratching and staining, which is why it needs to be properly sealed and maintained.
We offer marble that can be used as staircase features, flooring slabs, flute styles, and even to cut into custom furniture pieces. Our Elefanté Marble is an excellent example of some of the best marble we have to offer.
Travertine
Travertine is a type of limestone that is characterised by its porous appearance, warm undertones, and textured surface. They possess a spirit of rustic earthyness that makes a space feel grounded, tactile, and warm. It is highly versatile and is best both for indoor floor tiling, fireplace cladding, and outdoor wall cladding.
We offer travertine in a high variety of shapes, be it finger mosaics, flute styles, garden steppers, crazy paves, and tiles. You can click here to explore our diverse range of travertine and how they can suit your upcoming luxury project.
Quartzite
Genuine quartzite is a highly durable stone that’s similar in appearance to marble due to its veined patterns, but is nearly twice as hard and durable. They give a classical appearance similar to marble, but also a stronger sense of sturdiness and calm. This is likely due to their inherent resistance to scratching and acid stains. This is why the rock is highly popular for counter tops and vanities. Do note however, that like marble, it is susceptible to staining and must be properly sealed.
For a stone that is the best at striking the balance of durability and luxury, we highly recommend looking at our Taj Mahal Quartzite Flute stone.
Dive Into a World of Luxury Stones and Tiles
If your curiosity is piqued, prospective clients are welcome to explore Arlo Stone Sunshine Coast showroom. where they may examine our beautiful products in person. If you can’t come to our showroom, we are happy to deliver up to 12 free samples of our different products anywhere in Queensland. Otherwise, feel welcome to contact us so we may answer any of your inquiries about our products.
