Stone Dimensions - Fall/Winter 2007 - (Page 9)

6 x 12 multi-color slate tile set in herringbone pattern English cottage: Incorporate dark rugged slate for floors. For countertops, choose something soft and matte-finished such as soapstone, honed marble or limestone. On the backsplash, contrast dark countertops with light colored tiles complete with hand-painted accents of potted herbs and garden motifs. Maintain an earthy color palette. French cottage: Seek out authentic reclaimed French limestone for floors. Set rectangular tiles in a herringbone or staggered pattern. Blend thick wooden butcher block and soft colored limestone for countertops. On the splash, feature a hand-painted mural or textural mosaics that depict a pastoral scene such as a farm or vineyard. Blend earthy colors with bright shades of blue, red, yellow and green. Tuscan Farmhouse: Use large irregular stone pavers on the floor and aged marble slabs as the countertop. Incorporate rustic tiles and mosaics on the splash with scenes reminiscent of Tuscany such as hand-painted topiaries, olives, grapes or wildflowers. Use soft hues of ocher yellow, sienna, burnt umber, rust and sage. Mediterranean villa: On the floor, inset stone tiles between criss-crossing pickets of distressed wood. Also consider antiquated stone with clipped corners featuring brightly painted accent tiles. Dress backsplashes, vent hoods and stair risers with colorful hand-painted tiles that blend the colors of bright white, cobalt blue, sunshine yellow and rusty red. Classic: Choose a timeless marble such as Carrara, Calacatta or Statuary for floors and stairs. Consider a black and white checkerboard motif. Use accent tiles for floors and walls that include classic designs such as egg and dart, acanthus leaf, Greek key and dentil. In the bath, choose marble set in a subway brick pattern and a matching hexagonal mosaic upon the floor. Arts and crafts: Consider dark slate for flooring. Feature a large fireplace of random stacked stone. Use a matte finished stone, such as slate or soapstone, for countertops. Dress the backsplash with tiles depicting nature including animals, insects, pastoral scenes and wildflowers. Keep colors quiet and earthy including sage, olive, gold, russet and shades of brown. www.stonedimensionsmagazine.com 338511_Anderson.indd 1 StoneDimensions 7/20/07 11:48:34 AM 9 http://www.abjgranite.com http://www.stonedimensionsmagazine.com

Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Stone Dimensions - Fall/Winter 2007

Contents Featured Designer: Heather E. Adams: Creating Authentic Style with Stone Pricey, But Worth It: Kitchen & Bath Design News Masters of Design Awards Success the Second Time Around: Remodeling a Master Bath Gallery of Ideas Hard Rock...Easy Choice: Granite is Truly a Stone for the Ages White Marble: Gaining Popularity in Kitchens Travertine Index of Photographs

Stone Dimensions - Fall/Winter 2007

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