An amazing combination of stone and wood in the interior of a country house

Flexible stone in the form of tiles. Photo by SENATE-TECHNOGROUP

The demand for decorative stone for exterior and interior decoration contributes to the development and production of new materials . One of these facing materials is flexible stone.

Stone and wood in the interior: gifts of nature for original design

Wood is a source of strength, home warmth and peace. This natural material harmonizes perfectly with the mysterious and multifaceted stone. The combination of elements will give a unique atmosphere and make even a simple interior attractive.

If you want to create a unique home decor, don't be afraid to play with different textures. As a basis, you can take popular options for materials that will form the basis of the decor.

Good helpers in such an interior are suitable pieces of furniture. For example, classic chests of drawers in an unusual design: Sherpon, Bionte, Altertum.

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Sherpon chest of drawers

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Chest of drawers Bionte

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Chest of drawers Altertum

Color solution

White

White (quartzite, granite, marble, brick) is suitable for Scandinavian, modern classic kitchen style, expands the space and combines with black, dark brown flooring and wood paneling.

Black

It will add charm to the kitchen, without being too easily soiled. Suitable for a spacious room or in combination with white, brown.

Grey

Gray color (slate, granite, quartzite, marble) will become the background for a bright set, combined with neutral colors.

Red

Red (brick, onyx, granite) attracts attention, is suitable for creating luxury, combined with a red countertop, dark wood.

In the photo, red brick looks organically in a modern interior along with lighting, a glossy facade and a marble floor.

Brown

Brown color accompanies almost all natural wood, combines with wood finishes, adds coziness to the kitchen, and is suitable for any style.

Beige

It is better to combine beige for wall design with dark colors of other finishes, or make it the background for a visually accent set.

Color

Colored with tints, veins, a combination of different colors (pebbles) gives a unique perception of the kitchen, a unique wall will look original and attract attention.

Room design under stone and wood: advantages and disadvantages

Let's consider the advantages of each material. The stone creates sound and heat insulation in a room, looks great due to its variety of shapes and retains its impeccable external qualities for a long time. Wood also holds heat well, does not emit harmful substances and has a pleasant smell.

And now about the advantages of wood and stone interiors:

• Versatility. Natural materials will fit into any style: in some places they will become a basic element, and in others they will become an accent;
• Environmentally friendly. Wood and stone parts are completely non-toxic;
• Uniqueness. Each element has its own structure, pattern, texture, so even standard designs turn out different.

There is only one drawback - the relatively high cost of natural materials. However, you can always use small things at hand and imitation of natural gifts in decoration.

Furniture

Inflated, pretentious furniture is slowly being pushed aside, leaving way for more fashionable trends. Clear geometry is a trendy kitchen design for 2022. Laconism in everything is the new fashion.

We have already written that for kitchen furniture it is preferable to have metal inserts, for example, on the legs of chairs and tables. Wooden dining table tops with metal legs are the absolute trend of the year. Upholstered furniture can be made of pleasant materials - velvet is again in the top. At the same time, surrounded by the calm tones of the kitchen, the furniture can be a bright shade.

When arranging furniture, it is necessary to maintain harmony and convenience, because the main customer for this is ourselves. In a cozy kitchen, the owner will relax not only physically, but also mentally.

Laconic furniture on metal legs in a fashionable kitchen 2021

Wood and stone design for different rooms

The materials are so versatile that they can decorate any room. If you decide to use this combination, study the designers’ recommendations for the proper design of rooms.

Hallway

Parquet and wooden furniture are universal solutions for the hallway. The walls can be decorated with stonework or used brick for decoration. Paintings or bookshelves can serve as an accent.

Hallway with wood and stone

Advice! Do not overuse dark shades - they will visually make the room smaller and make it gloomy.

Living room

You can use stone in different ways in the wooden interior of the living room. For example, decorate the ceiling with massive beams and the walls with stone slabs. The more prominent the elements are, the more interesting the design will be.

If the room is decorated in a modern style, for example, loft or fusion, you can include individual details made from natural materials in the decor. Minimalistic wooden compositions, stone animal heads, and masonry on the walls look good. Do you like functional decor? Pay attention to the Alexis shelf - an elegant accessory for storing useful little things.

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Alexis wall shelf

Living room with wood and stone

Kitchen

There are many options for finishing a wooden house, but the most popular option for kitchens is stonework combined with wall panels in a natural shade. The apron above the work surface can be decorated with tiles, and the floor with porcelain stoneware.

Wood and stone in the kitchen interior

Bathroom

It is better to be more careful with wood in the bathroom - despite good processing, the material is not resistant to high humidity. But the walls covered with slabs look luxurious and solid. Another decorative option is stone chips. Combined with an acrylic bathtub, this design looks amazing!

Wood and stone in the bathroom interior

Bedroom

You can decorate three walls in the room with wood, and decorate the fourth, opposite the bed, with stone. If you have a room in a classic style, an option with stone arched openings and columns is suitable.

Wood and stone in the bedroom interior

Idea! If there is a niche in the wall, you can make a frame for it from wooden frames, and decorate the interior space with small artificial stones of different sizes. Small lamps or LED strips mounted around the perimeter of the recess are suitable as a functional addition.

Children's

In a child’s room, you can highlight the floor in the play area with colored stone tiles, and decorate the walls with wide panels. The result is a beautiful and practical interior that will appeal to children of any age. Wooden furniture will be a good addition to this design solution.

Wood and stone in the interior of a nursery

Windowsill

Most often, the housewife does not have enough space in the kitchen. The exception is still the same - houses with an open plan and a huge kitchen-living room. Using a window sill as part of the kitchen space is an idea that came once in the lives of Russians and is not going to be eradicated. After all, practicality and convenience are the main trends of recent years.

The window sill can serve as an additional work surface, dining area, place for installing household appliances, etc.

Using a window sill as a work surface

Interior styles that “love” wood and stone

Classic

The classic style is ideal for wood and stone designs. Parquet floors, wide beams, wooden furniture and a luxurious fireplace with a stone frame are frequent guests in a luxurious interior. Materials of different textures and deep natural colors are welcome.

Wood and stone in a classic interior

Country

This interior style is very multifaceted and mysterious. Stone and wood are the best materials for flooring. They may be partially present on the walls, furniture, or ceiling. Wooden furniture of simple but original shapes occupies a special place in design. A striking example is Colette wall cabinets.

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Wooden Colette cabinets

Wood and stone in a country interior

High tech

High-tech is a minimalist direction, so unnecessary details are inappropriate here. The first place in the design is occupied by the combination of stone and glass. The tree in the design will serve as an auxiliary element.

Wood and stone in a high-tech interior

Modern

Massive wooden stairs, fancy stone figures, panels, and cornices look natural in this style. And columns decorated with tiles or slats will become a great accent for bedrooms and living rooms.

Wood and stone in modern interiors

Eco

In the eco-direction, design with wood and stone is a prerequisite. Materials may be present on walls, ceilings and flooring. Wooden furniture with stone legs will fit well into this design.

Wood and stone in eco interior

Rustic

One of the most interesting styles involves the predominance of wooden decor. The stone can be used as an interesting detail. For example, decorate them with a fireplace or lay out a real Russian stove. The photo shows an example of a successful ensemble of materials.

Wood and stone in a rustic interior style

Window

The use of natural materials in the interior has become firmly established in our lives. If after the Soviet wooden cold windows the whole country switched to plastic double-glazed windows, now everything is returning to normal. An eco-window is always an indicator of concern for health, nature, and taste. But, unfortunately, not everyone can afford wooden windows - they cost much more than plastic ones.

More affordable window options are with aluminum inserts or colored plastic. The classic white color gradually turns into more elegant or deeper shades, even black. At the same time, you can pay special attention to the fittings: plastic, banal and simple, can be replaced with a more complex design that suits the interior of the kitchen. It all depends on the wallet and imagination.

Window with black plastic – trend of 2022

Finish options for wood decoration

If you want dramatic changes in design, use wood rather than wallpaper to decorate your walls. It is not necessary to buy expensive materials - future design elements may well be at hand.

Wooden walls

You can finish the surfaces with clapboard, laminate, parquet boards, particle boards, saw cuts, and veneer panels. The wall does not have to be smooth - a slight relief will add creativity to the interior. A bold option is decor from the ends of the saw cuts. Strongly protruding elements are convenient to use as shelves for small items.

Wooden walls in the interior

Walls made of logs in the interior

Wall made of boards and sawed wood in the interior

Wood slats

If you decorate one wall and ceiling with thin slats, you will get a memorable stylish design. Decorative strips should be used in doses - an excess of elements will block the overall stylistic ensemble.

Wall with slats in the interior

Wall with slats in room design

Idea! From slats you can create sliding partitions for zoning. They will turn out to be light, weightless and very elegant.

Partitions

Partitions are a great tool for zoning rooms. Many are accustomed to structures made of plasterboard, but wood products look no less organic. You can buy or build yourself vertical or horizontal partitions from lining, processed trunks, slats and branches.

Wooden partition in home design

Doors

What can you do with doors? Use different materials and colors. But the trend of 2022 is not content, but form. More precisely, make the doors as high as possible, as close to the ceiling as possible. The exception will be private houses with very high ceilings. Here you need to build on the personal wishes of the owner.

If quite recently the accepted standard for door height was 2.10 m (Soviet GOST), now the recommended height is 2.30 and even 2.40 meters. The main advantage of such a door is that it increases the height of the kitchen. Visually the room will become more spacious, which is especially important for the kitchen.

Another secret is that it is necessary to minimize additional door frames, which visually makes the entire structure heavier. An airy, sophisticated, elegant kitchen door in the wall - simple and stylish. The only drawback of such a door will be its price. Since new trends are a financially expensive pleasure, in the case of a door everything will be similar.

A high door to the kitchen is a trend for 2022

Barn boards in the interior

Barn boards are elements of wooden buildings: houses, sheds, outbuildings. Such details are of particular value because it is easy to create unique design compositions from them.

To use boards, you must first treat them with special compounds against insects and fungus. There is no need to remove nail marks and scuff marks - they will add a special charm to the decor.

Using the material you can lay out the flooring or decorate the walls. For these purposes, it is better to take pine, eucalyptus and oak boards. They have stunning patterns, good durability and interesting textures.

Can be used in decoration to imitate old boards. The products look no different from barn elements and have similar qualities. They are ideal for making wooden partitions.

Barn boards in home design

Idea! Barn boards make excellent designer furniture. You can buy ready-made models or create simple tables, chairs, and bedside tables yourself.

Open shelves

Open shelves are coming back into fashion. But not all housewives are happy about this. The main disadvantage of such structures is obvious - this is an excellent place for the accumulation of dust, which in the kitchen is washed with great effort compared to any other room. There are people who are ready to tolerate such nuances, but remain in trend. However, most people listen to themselves, using what is convenient and comfortable. After all, home is a place where we relax. Why create nerves for yourself just because “it’s so fashionable”?

However, fashion is a controversial thing. Despite all the shortcomings, you must be able to find advantages. For example, this is convenience. And if the dishes are collectible, gift items, inherited from a beloved grandmother, or simply very beautiful, why hide them in a cabinet?

Open shelves and furniture with metal legs are a trend for 2022

Wooden decorations in the interior

Any decorative elements can be made from wood - from candlesticks to wall panels. There are many designer items on sale that can set a new tone for the design. We offer a selection of original jewelry for any budget.

A luxurious decorative Barlok Sand lion head made of MDF will complement the interior of a living room or hallway. The sophisticated and cute Holmes table clock will fit perfectly into the Provence style. The unusual Golden Sunset wall panel will take its rightful place in the office, hallway or bedroom.

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Decorative lion head Barlok Sand

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Holmes table clock

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Wooden wall panel Golden Sunset

Curtains

Minimalism has not bypassed even the curtains in the kitchen - everything should look simple, but tasteful. The most trendy solution is plain ones without additional prints, lace, or ruffles. Still in the top popularity are Roman and Japanese curtains, as well as Scandinavian ones, which are known for their laconic, functional design. They are great for the kitchen. The material of modern curtains 2021 is preferably natural - linen, burlap.

Curtains in the kitchen in Scandinavian style - a trend for 2022

Individuality is something that is always valued. Fashion dictates its own rules, but we do not have to follow it entirely. Fashion only guides us in the right direction. When creating a kitchen according to the latest trends, listen to yourself, your needs and desires. After all, we spend a lot of time in the kitchen. So let this place be comfortable, stylish, unique, your own.

Compositions from saw cuts for room decor

You can use wood as an original accent for any room by placing objects made from wood cuts in the rooms. For example:

• Stylish watch;
• Placemats;
• Vases;
• Shelves;
• Panel;
• Frames for pictures and mirrors.

Making such decorations is not difficult - it’s just a matter of imagination and the availability of materials. We offer videos as a source of inspiration and ideas.

If you decide to create your own decor, do not forget about proper surface treatment. Be sure to coat each element with a protective agent or varnish. It is undesirable to use paints - they can disrupt the texture of the material.

You can stick thin saw cuts on the walls, having previously prepared the surface. A nuance - it is better to take elements of different sizes, but approximately the same thickness. If any detail stands out too much, the stylistic picture will be disrupted.

Cutting a tree in home design

Decor from cut wood in the interior

Colors

Simplicity in the interior is the absence of complex patterns on the walls, furniture, and floor. Monochromaticity in calm colors is the trend of 2021. Designers, who to some extent act as our psychologists, recommend considering the following fashionable colors:

for walls:

• green and its shades (from mint, olive to apple);
• blue and its tones (from turquoise to deep complex);
• classic white;
• soft calm tones (cream, shades of gray, dusty rose);

for the facade (observe the contrast with the walls):

• warm but rich color (for example, pumpkin color);
• bright brick;
• classic white;
• classic black (charcoal shade is also relevant);
• deep sea;

for floor:

• gray and its shades from light to dark;
• beige and its tones from light to dark brown.

One of the trendy kitchen colors of 2022 is all shades of green.

Stone in the interior: types and features

For decoration, you can use both natural and artificial materials, which are absolutely not inferior in external qualities. Let's tell you more about the most popular stone options for design.

Artificial

Due to its low weight, such a stone is easier to fix on the surface than a real one. It also has a rich color palette, so you can easily choose the right shade for your design. Artificial stone and wood in the interior look very natural and luxurious, fit into different styles and complement interior compositions.

Plaster

This stone is made from a durable, safe mineral. It looks great as a decoration for any room. The gypsum material is easy to work with: no additional sanding or tedious cleaning is required. After manipulating such a stone, there will be almost no dust left in the room.

Acrylic

This is a material made from acrylic resin, mineral particles and special dyes. Thanks to its non-porous structure, it has high strength and durability. Suitable for making stairs, furniture and finishing elements for bathrooms.

Quartz

Quartz stone is suitable for finishing and production of interior items. It is often used to make steps for stairs, window sills, countertops, bar counters, and floor coverings. The material needs careful processing, but it looks excellent as decor.

Natural

This is an expensive, refined material, an invariable attribute of luxurious interiors. For finishing walls and floors, the following are most often used: onyx, marble, decorative slate, agate. You can make a kitchen apron, bar counter or island, or cut for a fireplace portal from natural stone.

Kitchen set

The fashion for ease of perception, avoidance of massiveness and bulkiness has affected almost everything, including kitchen furniture. Complex additional structures framing the facade of the set are gradually becoming a thing of the past. In the present, as well as the near future, there will be flat surfaces without inserts or frames, smoothly transitioning into another material (wood into a mirror, wood into glass).

“Plastered” facades became fashionable only recently, but immediately became popular among buyers. 2022 will not be an exception, so in catalogs of modern interiors you can find a sufficient number of examples with similar facades. Currently, there is not much choice of material for decorative finishing, but development is constantly underway in this completely new direction.

The hanging (upper) cabinet is also undergoing changes. If previously they did not hang to the ceiling, acting as a shelf for vases and other kitchen utensils, now this space is being filled. At the same time, there are two types of kitchen upper cabinets: installing them under the ceiling, or not to the very top, covering the remaining space with plasterboard, ceiling molding and other building material. The fashion for three-tier facades remains the same as the illusion of a built-in kitchen unit. All this greatly complicates the kitchen, making it richer, more spectacular, and more massive.

The illusion of a built-in kitchen unit

Fashion 2022 dictates its own rules - give up accessories. Handles distract attention, so the best suggestion is their complete absence, that is, the use of a push-to-open opening system.

A three-level concrete set with an eco-friendly table is an absolute trend for the new year

Kitchen apron

The design, material, and style of the kitchen apron have not changed - glass, ceramics, natural stone, as well as metal and mirrors are still in fashion.

The use of glass in the kitchen is a guarantee of safety, because durable tempered glass is used. A wide range of skins will suit any kitchen interior. A metal apron is style, power and absolute elegance. This apron is perfect for a high-tech kitchen.

A kitchen apron made of natural stone is a luxury that not everyone can afford. But the fashion for natural materials will not come out in the next few years. Marble, granite, as well as plain stone for firing - everything is in trend.

Using mirrors in the kitchen is a great option for a small room. Reflecting, the light fills the entire space, illuminating the darkest corners. Therefore, a mirrored apron will help expand the space. And combined with lighting, the effect will exceed all expectations.

Many people prefer ceramics , a material with a long history. Kitchen aprons are often decorated with ceramic tiles, as well as mosaics, beloved by many. Today, designers are talking about using plain ceramic tiles for natural firing without applying glaze or pattern. Moreover, this material is suitable not only for an apron, but also for the floor. Simplicity, but at the same time chic is the new accent of the 2021 kitchen. Let's look at the photo.

Kitchen apron with natural-fired ceramics – stylish kitchen design 2022. Photo

Tabletops

Not much has changed in countertop fashion. As before, the top materials are natural stone , which is also one of the most expensive. Glass countertops are not inferior to stone countertops in price, but the demand for them is just as great. Another natural, environmentally friendly and therefore expensive material for countertops is wood . An alternative to such materials is a countertop with imitation stone, as well as concrete.

Granite and marble countertops in a modern kitchen

Stone decor options

Stone in the interior of a wooden house is widely used for wall decoration. It can be either an auxiliary or an independent decorative element. Let's consider the methods that characterize the second option.

Stone slabs

Stone slabs deserve a place in your design project. They are suitable for decorating walls and floors in any room of the house. This is a practical material that looks expensive, does not require careful maintenance, and is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature. In the photo you can see how the slabs transform the interior.

Stone tile decor in the interior

Masonry

The purpose of the decor is to fix the stones on the wall using adhesive. When laying out elements, it is important to maintain a certain order so that there are no large gaps between the parts. If the room has high humidity, it is better to use natural stone, because gypsum and concrete modifications quickly lose their external properties in such conditions.

Decor masonry in the interior

Installation recommendations

• Since the material in any form is quite thin, the surface should be carefully prepared. Remove remnants of old coatings, level, prime.
• To ensure that the seams remain invisible, glue the material end-to-end or overlapping, and then heat it with a hair dryer and smooth it out.
• Use special acrylic or tile adhesive - both options do an excellent job and can hold the stone in place for a long time.
• When working with several elements, first lay them out in the desired order on the floor, then transfer them to the desired surface - this way you will get the desired pattern.

Were you looking for an easy-to-use, but at the same time high-quality and durable material? Here he is! Having discovered this material, you understand: it’s not for nothing that designers all over the world love the soft stone.

Do-it-yourself interior decoration with wood and stone

If you have a ready-made design project, you can turn it into reality yourself. The key to success: high-quality materials and proper surface preparation. You can repeat interesting ideas and save on the services of a professional.

Design options

The simplest and most modern interiors are made of stone and wood - with walls covered with one of these materials. We invite you to look at the photo. In this version, stone was used as a key element. It’s not difficult to do something similar in your home even without special skills.

Materials for creating decor

To prepare the wall you will need a plaster solution. If the surface is perfectly flat, you can immediately begin finishing.

What you will need:

• Primer;
• Adhesive composition;
• Putty knife;
• Gypsum stone.

Before starting work, you need to treat the wall with a primer or install a special mesh. This will significantly increase the strength of the plaster layer, which means the stone will adhere well to the surface.

Masonry technology

It's simple - you need to apply a thin layer of adhesive to the surface of the wall or stone, then press the element tightly to the selected plane. It is better to start from the corners and work from the bottom up.

The optimal distance between stones is no more than 8 mm. The larger the elements, the wider the seam should be. To treat gaps you need to use gypsum putty. It is convenient to apply it with a spatula or a large syringe.

The modern interior “wood and stone” will become your source of comfort and inspiration. Transform your home with natural materials and watch the magical play of design elements.

What is production

Flexible stone is an innovative finishing stone consisting of two elements: a flexible base and a thin layer of stone chips, connected into a single layer using acrylic binders. The flexible base can be fabric, glass fiber thread or high-temperature polymer . The initial raw material for the stone layer is small particles of sedimentary rock , conventionally called “sandstone”, the diameter of which does not exceed 2 mm. In addition, flexible stone coated with granite and marble chips . The stone layer should not exceed 3 mm. Alternative names are "flexible sandstone", "stone wallpaper", "flexible marble".

Flexible stone is usually classified with artificial varieties of facing materials (! which are used for both exterior and interior decoration). But in practice, the stone still remains half natural.

Flexible stone was invented in Germany. The process of its production involves two possible places for production : directly in the quarry or in a special workshop. They differ in the method of applying the second layer.

The first technology is quite specific, labor- and time-consuming. For production in a quarry, it is necessary to find a suitable place for extracting rocks , prepare an even cut of rock with an interesting and beautiful pattern, and polish it to obtain a perfectly smooth surface. polymer binder is applied to the formation . A thin layer of textile base is applied to the impregnated layer, the material is carefully smoothed to avoid the appearance of defects and left until completely dry . It is important to allow the material to dry completely so that when removed, all particles remain on a flexible basis and are not fixed in separate parts.

Rolled flexible stone. Photo PC Flexible Stone

Removing the sheets is difficult , as they are thin. For this purpose, special equipment is used , with the help of which the layer of rock along with the base is cut off. The result is a flexible material with a distinctive design and texture . This is the main advantage of the technology. An important advantage of the method is the production of products of completely natural origin. But to produce stone you need expensive equipment, without which it is impossible to polish the base. The technology also has other disadvantages:

• Finding a suitable quarry can take a long time;
• significant investment of time and money on surface preparation;
• small variety of colors and textures.

The production technology in specialized workshops does not require large expenses, high-tech equipment and special knowledge are not needed by the performers, the manufacturing method is characterized by simplicity. Therefore, this method is used more often, its use is also possible at home, but more on that later, since it is necessary to present the sequence of work:

• crumbs or sand are sifted;
• if necessary, dyeing is performed, using products that are safe for humans;
• the base is prepared, the adhesive composition is applied, and then mineral raw materials are applied;
• drying is carried out;
• cutting the finished layer into individual products of the required sizes.

When implementing this technology, there is no need to search for a quarry, the range of colors and textures is diverse, it is practically unlimited, the appearance is 100% similar to products made from natural rocks, natural components are used for production. No shortcomings were found in the technology .