Walkways design ideas

A stone, brick or paver walkway is a spectacular improvement for any outdoor space and can add charm to your garden or landscape. Due to the natural appearance of the stone in terms of color and texture, it is often chosen as an accent to existing patio areas where walkways and paths abut other types of surface materials.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida, we show you some ideas to create or renovate your walkway:

1. Classic Brick:

Using bricks as pavers is an easy path solution, one that looks great in any garden. Installing a brick walkway is easy and can add beauty to your outdoor living. There are many different types and colors of brick to choose from. Brick walkways are not difficult to make, but they can be a time-consuming process, depending on the size and design of the walkway.

2. Framed:

You can set square paving stones into a bed of darker-colored loose stones to create a simple yet modern walkway. The concrete squares perfectly complement a home's aesthetic, while offering their own aesthetic appeal. 

3. Spaced Stones:

Leaving space between the stones will allow greenery to grow and contribute to the natural beauty of a garden walkway. You can arrange the stones accordingly, leaving a few inches of room for grass or moss. Or consider intercalating drought tolerant plants such as thyme to create softness, interest and charm.

4. Rustic Natural Stone:

Use rustic stones to bring natural beauty to your walkway. You can create a more rustic garden walkway by combining different shapes and colors of flagstone into a richly patterned mosaic. You can approach the project as if it were a puzzle; Choose the stones for fit and coloration. Unlike other stone installations, it does not require cutting equipment or special tools, just an artistic eye.

5. Natural Path

Naturally shaped stones create a beautiful garden path, particularly when separated by greenery, sand or mulch. You can arrange the oversized flagstone in a random pattern to create a dramatic entrance, but when planning your garden path, think about how it will look through the seasons.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida can help you renovate or create the best walkway for your home. All our designs are made to customers exact requirements so each walkway is individual to your taste, style and the dimensions of your place. 

For more information in Atlanta or Florida call us: (678) 628-9987

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Stone work to renovate your bathroom

Typical ideas for renovating the bathroom design usually include an addition of color, some new fixtures and a nicer vanity.  Sometimes you may think that adding stone, rock or brick is often impossible because of the weight on the walls, the cost and the time to install.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida we give you some tips that you have to keep in mind before using stone to renovate your bathroom:  

1. The idea of a stone wall in the bathroom is not something new and we have seen it for generations. But the last decades have seen homeowners move from more modest and rustic alternatives to elegant and polished options that have a contemporary and the classic look and give an air of opulence.

2. You can use stone panels that add a realistic look to your bathroom, are durable and waterproof, are highly resistant to moisture and damage associated with wet conditions. Their maintenance is minimal, requiring only cleaning with soap or mild detergent, water and a soft bristle brush. 

3. The stone walls and the rustic style bathrooms almost always go together, and definitely bring an air of authenticity and the charm of the countryside along with them. You have a wide range of natural stones to choose from as well and your choice of stone for the rustic bathroom wall depends on the color combination of the bathroom, the level of maintenance you wish to take on, and of course the budget at your disposal.

4. You can think of styles beyond modern and rustic as there is an endless world of possibilities when it comes to stone walls in the bathroom. The likes of sandstone and limestone are perfect for a Mediterranean style bathroom, while natural fieldstone works well in modern bathrooms with rustic style, farmhouse or craftsman flair.

5. When it comes to a stone wall in the bathroom, size is not always a major limitation. Even the smallest of modern bathrooms can feature an accent stone wall, and you can top off this exotic look with some flag stones and river stones around the bathtub to create a luxurious environment. Regardless of the stone, finish and size of the accent wall, you can be sure that this will be the defining feature of your small, comfy bathroom.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida can help you renovate or create the best stone wall for your bathroom. All our designs are made to customers exact requirements so each stone wall is individual to your taste, style and the dimensions of your bathroom. 

For more information in Atlanta or Florida call us: (678) 628-9987

Please visit us: www.southatlanticmasonry.com

How to choose Brick or Stone for your home

Choosing brick or stone for any space in your home should be fun, but can be stressful. Most walkways, fireplaces, walls and backyards today are built with a combination of brick and stone, and it’s beautiful. But choosing the combination that fits your style and looks good is sometimes a difficult process.  

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida, we give you a few tips that will help ensure that your home looks amazing with brick or stone:

1. Don’t try to find a combination that matches:

Choose a combination with contrast, but keep one of the choices pale grey, white or cream, like this house below.

2. Match the brick to the colour found in the stone:

If you find a stone that you love, take an undertone of one of the colors in the stone and choose a brick color. Try to avoid using two solid colors or two patterns.

3. Choose the correct type of stone that coordinates with the style of your home:

If you have a more traditional home, you don’t want to choose a stone that looks extremely modern. Be sure that your stone fits your home.

4. Keep your colour combination classic and simple:

When in doubt, less is more. If you have chosen a solid stone, and a patterned brick, there is no need to introduce a third color. Your look will be clean and beautiful and not too busy.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida can help you renovate or create the best stone work for your home. All our designs are made to customers exact requirements so each stone wall is individual to your taste, style and the dimensions of your home.

For more information in Atlanta or Florida call us: (678) 628-9987

Please visit us: www.southatlanticmasonry.com

Different types of Stone for your exterior

As with any type of building material, with stone, you have many options. The main decision to make is the choice between natural stone and manufactured stone veneer.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida, we give you the information that you need to know about the beauty of the stone for the exterior of your house.

Today, there are so many different building materials to choose from, there’s stucco, composite siding, insulated vinyl siding, shakes and shingles, even brick, but nothing enhances the appearance of a house that renovates it with stone. The beauty of manufactured stone is that it is an enhancement to different places in your home. Or if an overall stone look is desired it can be used as a walkway on the front of a home, a fireplace, or as an accent wall, but it is not just for the surface of your home, can use stone in the backyard, bar-b-ques and can be used to create a beautiful outdoor kitchen. 

Stone styles:

This is a list of different stone styles and shapes.  Each one of these styles has a variety of colors to choose from as well, multiplying your options. And you can also combine styles to create a very unique look.

-Ledge Stone:  This is a collection of stone with eroded surfaces, jagged edges and varying thickness to add dimension. 

-Dry Stack: This collection of carefully selected stone with varying thicknesses is designed to fit tight together.  

-Limestone:  Just what you’d expect from limestone with brusquely chiseled, square and rectangular surfaces.

-Fieldstone:  Is, of course, a deeply textured, irregularly-shaped stone.

-River Rock: Now the softer version in a collection of randomly shaped, rounded stone.

Please contact us today to find out how South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida can help you renovate or create the best space for your home. 

For more information in Atlanta or Florida call us: (678) 628-9987

Please visit us: www.southatlanticmasonry.com