Upon entering Maureen Najjuma’s home, I was greeted by a cool breeze that filled her living room. But my attention was drawn to the stone wall that houses his television and various objects such as the cable box, the DVD player and some decorative items from around the house.
For Najjuma, incorporating a stone art design into his TV stand was a tip from a friend. Over time, she realized that stone art helped her incorporate an African theme into her home.
“I wanted an African theme and the stonework option would do just fine,” she says. She adds that the stonework option has its own advantages. Najjuma says the stone wall creates space with the living room because things are spaced out and the feeling of freshness is a luxury she and her family enjoy every day.
Maybe you visited people recently, and you too must have noticed that people got rid of the once huge and exquisite wall units. People opt for stone art or masonry, which is carefully done around the TV area and embellished with beautiful lighting.
Andrew Mbabazi, Interior Designer at Ayodele Innovations Limited, says incorporating stone art into one’s interior is a contemporary trend that many people have embraced as it lends aesthetic appeal to the home.
When asked if stone art has replaced wall features, Mbabazi replied that stones add nature to the home and create a more relaxed look.
However, he recommends that the decision to have the masonry done inside be carefully considered based on the space available and its coverage.
“If the availability of space is not taken into account and the masonry does not occupy a reasonable area on the wall, it will spoil the whole wall instead of adding character and beauty to the space life,” he warns.
Mbabazi says that utilities should be carefully planned and all wiring should be done by professionals before the stone art is hung on the wall because all the cables hanging in front of this stone work will not look nice to watch. Gilbert Asiimwe says he prefers stone work to a TV cabinet because it is easier to manage.
“I don’t have to worry about dusting the wall unit cabinets and arranging the items in place on a TV cabinet. The stone wall is simple, brings nature into the house and sorts out all the worries of dusting,” he shares.
This is perhaps a trend for any home owner to understand and consider, however, in the event that the actual stone work is expensive, the wallpaper of the same can be replaced and it will create the same effect. Remember to use the skills of someone skilled in placing wallpaper.
The exposed stone wall is not a new element in interior decoration. On the contrary, it is a popular way and a way to give the room a dynamic, natural and welcoming look. Using natural stone for your wall decoration combines simplicity of maintenance, durability and good sound absorption.
In the market you can find a huge variety of stones in different price ranges. The most common types of stone used for decorating living rooms are limestone, sandstone, slate, brick, and coral stone. There are a few tricks that will enhance the feel this natural material brings to your home:
•Choose appropriate lighting as this will intensify the texture of the natural stone.
• Combine the stone wall with lots of fluffy and furry textures in the room. You can opt for fine wool rugs or cushions on the sofa, as these materials will lessen the cold feeling that any stone usually brings.
• Add flowers: they are natural as stone and will only add to the relaxing atmosphere of the room.
•Choose stones of different sizes or even different types to energize the room and bring your personal touch.
•Consider decorating the rest of the room with brightly colored accessories that will make the stone stand out.
• Decorate only half of the wall with stone, and paint the other – this will make the design more spectacular and quite suitable for small rooms.
Combine the stone wall with lots of fluffy and furry textures in the room. You can opt for fine wool rugs or cushions on the sofa, as these materials will lessen the cold feeling that any stone usually brings.
Additional reports from www.naturalstone.co.uk
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