Whether you are building or renovating a home in Burlington, you simply cannot go wrong by choosing granite. Beautiful, popular, functional and versatile, this natural material is the go-to choice of many home builders and homeowners, and with good reason. While granite certainly holds appeal, the one downside to it might be the fact that it is commonly found in an abundance of homes across the country. This makes it difficult to choose granite yet still make your home interesting and unique. While doing so does take a little bit of creativity, choosing more exotic granites offers a solution. These exotic options take any room to the next level and can help to give your property that spectacular pop that sets it apart from the rest.
Using Exotic Stones on a Budget
Three amazing choices in exotic natural stone for your Burlington home include Azul Bahia, onyx and Van Gogh. Keep in mind that the rarity of these materials alone often makes for a more expensive price tag. While this might make it difficult to use any of these choices for your entire walk-in shower, all of your kitchen countertops or a full feature wall in your living room, using smaller pieces or adding them as complimenting inlays is a beautiful way to give your house the feeling of luxury without breaking the bank.
Azul Bahia
Azul Bahia is mined in Brazil and reminiscent of the ocean’s waves. In tones of deep blue, grey-blue, black and green, this natural material is extremely durable, making it an excellent choice for a countertop or even flooring in your Burlington home. While this granite is one of the hardiest materials you can purchase for your home, the look is majestic and nothing short of a work of art, making it an exceptional focal point in any room. The water-like appearance of this stone beautifully compliments a bathroom, outdoor living space or even to add detail to a swimming pool.
Onyx
Much softer than granite and more difficult to mine, onyx is one of the most stunning stones mined today. While this material is found across the continents, the soft nature of it makes it difficult to mine in anything but very small pieces, and therefore, it often comes with a hefty price tag. The colours of onyx include blacks, browns, greens, grey and even deep reds and oranges. Larger slabs make for a gorgeous accent wall in any home, or use it to create a stunning fireplace surround. Smaller pieces can be used to create tiles that add rich beauty and detail to any backsplash or walk-in shower. While onyx is beautiful anywhere in a home, as stated, it is quite soft, and that makes it easy to scratch and etch. Use care when placing it to ensure that your investment in onyx is a wise one and the material is not damaged from excessive use.
Van Gogh
Mined in Brazil, Van Gogh granite is probably one of the most colorful choices any Burlington homeowner can make. Rich in colour and as vibrant as a starry night, this exceptional choice in natural stone is ideal for a room that needs pizzazz. Van Gogh offers a gorgeous compliment to white furniture, a black wall or any solid-color décor. Use it sparingly to ensure that the room is not too busy, and your reward will be an amazing statement piece that others take notice of.
Using granite in your Burlington home renovation or custom built home does not have to mean settling for the mundane. Choosing exotic natural materials is a beautiful way to up your style and create something spectacular, and it is possible even if you are on a budget. Work with your Alair Homes Burlington construction and design professionals to create a beautiful space that has colour, pop and amazing accents that set your home apart from everything else on the block.