Reis, Michael. creator Adams, Jennifer. text utu 2002 1st ed. monographic eng

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176 p. ill. ;col. ; 26 cm. Whether you are considering an elegant streamlined look or a rustic mountain style, Stone Style has the answer. Discover the depth and range of uses for stone materials such as limestone, marble, granite, slate, and fieldstone in both indoor and outdoor decorating.Uses of natural stone have increased in recent years, and with this has come a broadening of the design palette. Natural stone is finding its way into design plans for everyday residences as homeowners take notice of not only the aesthetic benefits but also the practical advantages of the material.A panoply of stones and surface finishes--including polished, honed, sandblasted, tumbled, bushhammered, and flamed--are introduced, showing that the considered selection of both stone type and finish are keys to setting one's home apart and above.Reis and Adams introduce advice from design professionals about choosing from and incorporating stone, as well as suggestions for maintaining the beauty of the stone indoors and outdoors. Stone Outside -- Stone Inside -- Kitchen Spaces -- Bathroom Spaces -- Contemporary Design -- The Rustic Look -- Old-World Charm -- Stone-Look Materials -- Maintenance in Mind -- Resources -- Michael Reis and Jennifer Adams. Architecture Domestic United States Stone buildings United States Stone in interior decoration Architecture United States History 20th century NA7208 R44 2002 728.370973 9781586851170 1586851179 2001005140 pucpr 150611 20220516131425.0 eng