6 Beautiful ways Natural Stone can increase your Home’s value

First impressions count if you have your house for sale. Even if you’re not selling your home, you might be wondering what updates or upgrades will increase the value of your house.

Using natural stone in an update or upgrade in your home often is a solid return on your investment.

Natural Stone not only add more value to a home, its longevity is unmatched. Stone does not break down and can stand the test of time. Stone features are there for the long haul, which you cannot say for other materials.

At South Atlantic Masonry and Concrete Contractor located in Atlanta and Florida,  we give you five ways that natural stone can help increase your home’s value, both indoors and outdoors:

- Using Natural Stone in your Home’s Interior:

1. Granite or Marble uses:

Marble is a prime choice for bathrooms. Any marble in the white to gray tones with different varieties of veining and patterns are most popular like Carrara White Antique, Italian White, Bianco Carrara, and others.

Marble subway tiles need not be restricted to the shower and bath surround walls. They can be used as a backsplash in kitchens, too. Another option is to use larger marble slabs for the walls.

Granite continues to be popular for kitchens, for both its range of colors and designs as well as its durability and strength. While it can be considered a higher-end product, prospective homeowners seek it out as a feature they want in their home.

2. Patterns and Shapes:

Don’t overlook different patterns and shapes for kitchen floors. For bathroom floors, we recommend hexagon/honeycomb shapes for their classic looks and basket weave and herringbone patterns because of their popularity.

Many homeowners are choosing different patterns and shapes for their kitchen floors, too, for texture and interest. While costs will vary based on the complexity of the design, type of natural stone and square footage, it’s also possible to keep costs down by incorporating larger slabs of natural stone. Homeowners can still enjoy the wow factor of the pattern or shape without it being overwhelming or costly.

- Using Natural Stone in your Home’s Exterior:

1. Wide Stone walk to front door:

Wide walks accent the front of a house and make it appear more stately.

2. Limestone Details:

While limestone may be more expensive than brick or other common materials, it will always add more value and more than pay for itself. We recommend using limestone pavers to create walkways and steps, or adding limestone to windowsills, crown moldings, or front stairs. 

3. Stone paving to backyard patio:

Natural Stone is durable, has its authentic appeal and makes a desirable feature for outdoor living.

4. A low Stone Wall:

A low stone wall around two sides of a corner of the rear patio creates a sheltered corner where people can congregate. It’s very inviting and changes the look of the backyard.

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 place for your home. 

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

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