OUR ARCHITECTS' CHOICE FOR STONE & BRICK

With a huge variety of stone veneer options suitable for every style, Eldorado Stone, Cultured Stone and Dutch Quality have been our architects' favorite choices for interior and exterior applications.

Using White Stone & Brick to Brighten Spaces

Eldorado Stone RoughCut in Casa Blanca

If you keep up with interior design, you’ve definitely seen white stone and brick featured in magazines and online. They both create attractive backgrounds to offset other elements in the room and can make a statement on their own—it’s no wonder people love to incorporate this look into homes of all styles! Whether you’re shopping for a simple fireplace, a backsplash, or a whole wall, here are some things to keep in mind to help you select the perfect white stone or white brick for your home.

Where to Include Stone Elements in Your Interior

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The difference between a boring interior and a beautiful one isn’t completely decided by what you put into it—consider how you finish your spaces before bringing in window treatments, rugs, furniture, and artwork. You can add variation with colors and textures to create a backdrop that draws the eye on its own and adds depth and character to the room. Stone elements accompany all sorts of schemes with awesome results, so check out some ways to incorporate them!

Find Stone Accents Perfect for Your Location

Eldorado Stone Mountain Ledge Panels in Bow Valley

Have you ever been wowed by centuries-old architecture, anywhere in the world? No matter the location or style, you’ll probably feel that it has some sort of connection to the land greater than the fact that the building happens to reside where it does. The natural resources of the area, including those from local forests and quarries, provide a lot of that style and personality! While we can ship materials from around the world to complete projects these days, choosing to build your home with a regional aesthetic will help it fit into its surroundings. Your choice of stone heavily influences the vibe of a house, so shop with this in mind if you want your new home to fit right into its lot.

Where to Include Stone Accents on New Builds

Eldorado Stone Vintage Ranch

It's time to bring the exterior and interior of any build to new heights! You can easily upgrade its appeal and value by using some stone accents throughout. Veneer is a cost- and labor-effective option suitable for all sorts of applications; this lightweight product is crafted using molds of real rock or other materials and hand-painted to a unique, authentic finish. Because of this, a natural look at an obtainable price level is achieved. With so much variety, you'll find the perfect look for each part of your build—here are some of our favorite areas and products.

Choosing a Color Palette for Your Stone Design

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When homeowners decide to design with stone elements, they find practically limitless variety. We control cut and texture to a certain extent, and nature presents us with an overwhelming number of colors. Have you considered the ambiance you want your stone accents to support, and how they’ll interact with the rest of your space? Here are some points to keep in mind to ensure you choose a stone palette with the right tone, temperature, and level of contrast!