If you’re building a new home in West Vancouver or are merely renovating one that you already own, then you’ll likely want to consider ways that you can add luxury to your home. One of the most effective ways to make your home have a more high-end appearance is by utilizing high-end materials in innovative ways. Installing rare exotic granite and onyx materials in your West Vancouver home is a perfect way to enhance your home with exotic materials.
Granite
Granite has become so common in homes that many people fail to remember that there are exotic origins to the material and that it can be used to create a luxurious ambiance in a home. The key to using granite to create an elegant feeling is to use it in innovative ways and to consider selecting from more exotic types of granite.
Azul Bahia Granite
For instance, one of the most exotic types of granite is Azul Bahia. This type of granite is quarried in the Bahia, Brazil, and it is known for its distinctive blue hues. Because of its pristine blue colors, this type of granite is a great addition to bathrooms, kitchens and other spaces that feature water. Many people choose to incorporate it into bathrooms and kitchens as wall features or as the primary material used as their sink countertops.
Azul Bahia helps create that aquamarine atmosphere, so much so that many homeowners have even begun to incorporate it into swimming pool and spa areas where people use it as flooring accents. Additionally, it can even be used as the backdrop for a stunning outdoor water feature.
Van Gogh Granite
This type of granite is also quarried in Brazil, and it’s termed “Van Gogh granite” because the colors found within this type of stone is reminiscent of Van Gogh’s famous painting “Starry Night.” This type of granite works great as a focal point, such as the primary material used for a fireplace or as a stand-alone wall feature that can add some interest to a room. It can also be used in the same manner as Azul Bahia too since it also looks great in bathrooms, kitchens, as backdrops for water features and in outdoor pool and spa areas.
Onyx
Another exotic type of material that you can add to your West Vancouver home is onyx. Onyx tends to be softer than granite, and it’s much more difficult to quarry in large pieces, which is why it also tends to be more expensive than granite. However, the luxury that onyx can bring to your home’s aesthetics is unparalleled.
Majestic Violet Onyx
Contrary to popular belief, all onyx isn’t necessary black. In fact, one of the most popular types of onyx is majestic violet onyx. Many people choose to use this type of onyx as their primary material for their bathroom sinks as well as the for the backing of their showers instead of tiling. Other people use an entire slab of this type of onyx to create a wall that serves as an interesting focal point in a living room, dining room or other room. It can even be used in the creation of a breakfast bar, and adding backlighting to the bar can display the rich colors of the onyx in a breathtaking manner.
Black Cloud Onyx
This type of onyx is quarried in Italy, and it is by far one of the most popular and luxurious types of onyx available. Termed “black cloud” because of the cloud-like appearance that the stone has, this type of onyx features translucent gray and cream colors. It’s commonly used in bathrooms as the primary material for showers and vanities, as large slabs in kitchens and living rooms and even to create backlit staircases.
If you’re interested in using rare exotic granite and onyx in your West Vancouver home, consider contracting with a company like Alair Homes that has technicians who are experts at working with these precious stones and can add luxury to your home with crafty execution.
