Kent Family Home Transformed with Norstone Stone Cladding
At Norstone, we are proud to see how our stone cladding products are used to elevate homes and landscapes across the UK. A recent project in Kent showcases the versatility and beauty of our cladding systems, with two distinct applications creating a truly striking result.
This private family residence is a large, modern property finished mainly in white render, surrounded by landscaped gardens. The homeowners wanted to add natural texture and architectural detail that would both complement and enhance their home’s design. By selecting two Norstone cladding ranges – Aksent™ Platinum Lavastone panels and Slimline (SL) Rock Panel™ Charcoal cladding – they achieved a bold, contemporary aesthetic that transforms both the house frontage and the garden setting.
This private family residence is a large, modern property finished mainly in white render, surrounded by landscaped gardens. The homeowners wanted to add natural texture and architectural detail that would both complement and enhance their home’s design. By selecting two Norstone cladding ranges – Aksent™ Platinum Lavastone panels and Slimline (SL) Rock Panel™ Charcoal cladding – they achieved a bold, contemporary aesthetic that transforms both the house frontage and the garden setting.
Slimline Rock Panel™ Charcoal – A Garden Statement
While the house itself is enhanced by Aksent™, the landscaped gardens make use of another Norstone product: the Slimline Rock Panel™ system in Charcoal.
The homeowners created a substantial stone cladding garden wall that frames the transition between two levels of the garden. Alongside wide stone steps, the cladding defines the boundary between the upper and lower areas, creating both a functional retaining wall and a stunning architectural feature.
The natural splitface texture of the Charcoal SL panels contrasts beautifully with the sleek white render of the stair walls, producing a modern, layered look that ties together hard landscaping, greenery and architecture.
The homeowners created a substantial stone cladding garden wall that frames the transition between two levels of the garden. Alongside wide stone steps, the cladding defines the boundary between the upper and lower areas, creating both a functional retaining wall and a stunning architectural feature.
The natural splitface texture of the Charcoal SL panels contrasts beautifully with the sleek white render of the stair walls, producing a modern, layered look that ties together hard landscaping, greenery and architecture.
Why Choose the Slimline (SL) Range?
Norstone’s Slimline Rock Panel™ collection is designed to provide the same quality and craftsmanship as our flagship XLS panels, but with a lighter, thinner profile and a more accessible price point. Originally developed for commercial projects, the SL range has become increasingly popular with homeowners thanks to its flexibility and affordability.
Advantages of the SL range include:
Advantages of the SL range include:
- Slim Profile: At just 15–30mm thick and around 48–55 kg/m², SL panels reduce structural weight.
- Economical: Lower material usage means significant cost savings without compromising on quality.
- Handmade Craftsmanship: Each panel is assembled from 15–18 carefully selected stone strips, ensuring unique texture and natural variation.
- Reduced Waste: Thanks to the modular panel system and interlocking design, installation waste is typically under 10%.
- Versatility: Perfect for external walls, boundary walls, landscaping and garden features.
Aksent™ Platinum Lavastone – Elevating the Front Elevation
The most dramatic feature of the project is the use of Norstone Aksent™ Platinum Lavastone panels and corners on the central section of the front elevation. Running from the base of the house right up to the roofline, the stone cladding creates a striking stone cladding feature wall that defines the property’s façade.
This central column of stone incorporates the porch area, making it a focal point on arrival and giving the house an immediate sense of scale, solidity and prestige. Against the smooth, bright white render of the rest of the building, the textured silver-grey tones of the Lavastone provide a perfect contrast, adding depth and interest to the modern architecture.
This central column of stone incorporates the porch area, making it a focal point on arrival and giving the house an immediate sense of scale, solidity and prestige. Against the smooth, bright white render of the rest of the building, the textured silver-grey tones of the Lavastone provide a perfect contrast, adding depth and interest to the modern architecture.
The Unique Appeal of Aksent™ Panels
The Aksent™ range is distinct from traditional stacked stone cladding in its design and finish. Made from natural lava stone, each panel is precision-cut and arranged to form a modular tile system that delivers clean lines and a refined, contemporary aesthetic.
Key benefits of the Aksent™ panels include:
Key benefits of the Aksent™ panels include:
- Volumetric Design: Subtle 3D depth variations create shadow and movement across the stone surface.
- Durability: Lava stone is a naturally robust material, ensuring long-lasting performance in all weather conditions.
- Ease of Installation: Supplied as modular panels with corner pieces, the system simplifies fitting while maintaining a seamless finish.
- Sophisticated Colour Options: Platinum, Ebony and Silver Grey finishes allow for versatile design choices.
Combining Two Norstone Ranges for Maximum Impact
What makes this project especially interesting is the way two different Norstone ranges were applied to create cohesion across the property.
Together, these applications demonstrate the breadth of design possibilities with Norstone cladding. Whether used as a stone cladding feature wall on a façade or as a stone cladding garden wall in landscaping, the result is always one of elegance, durability and timeless appeal.
- On the house, the sleek Aksent™ panels deliver a refined, architectural statement.
- In the garden, the rugged Slimline Rock Panels add natural drama and ground the landscaping.
Together, these applications demonstrate the breadth of design possibilities with Norstone cladding. Whether used as a stone cladding feature wall on a façade or as a stone cladding garden wall in landscaping, the result is always one of elegance, durability and timeless appeal.
Stone Cladding as a Design Solution
Projects like this highlight why stone cladding remains such a popular design choice. With Norstone’s range of systems, homeowners, architects and designers can achieve:
- Architectural Focus Points: Bold features that define entrances, façades and key spaces.
- Texture and Depth: Natural stone creates shadows, patterns and tactile surfaces that enrich modern design.
- Indoor and Outdoor Flexibility: From fireplaces and interior feature walls to garden landscaping and exterior façades.
- Ease of Installation: Pre-assembled panels and matching corners ensure efficient, precise fitting.
- Durability and Longevity: Natural stone that withstands time and climate.
The Finished Result
The completed home is a showcase of how natural stone cladding can transform a property. The Platinum Aksent™ feature wall makes a bold architectural statement on the front elevation, while the Charcoal Slimline garden wall frames the landscaped grounds with dramatic effect.
Together, they balance refinement with rugged natural character, creating a cohesive look that complements both the house and its surroundings.
At Norstone, we are delighted to see how our stone cladding ranges have been used to such powerful effect in this project, and we look forward to inspiring many more homeowners and designers across the UK.
Stone cladding is one of the most effective ways to add value, character and beauty to a property. The Kent family home demonstrates how combining different Norstone ranges – the sleek modernity of Aksent™ Platinum Lavastone with the textured depth of Slimline Charcoal Rock Panels – can elevate both architecture and landscaping.
Whether you’re planning a stone cladding feature wall to transform your home’s façade or a stone cladding garden wall to enhance outdoor living, Norstone offers the perfect solution.
Together, they balance refinement with rugged natural character, creating a cohesive look that complements both the house and its surroundings.
At Norstone, we are delighted to see how our stone cladding ranges have been used to such powerful effect in this project, and we look forward to inspiring many more homeowners and designers across the UK.
Stone cladding is one of the most effective ways to add value, character and beauty to a property. The Kent family home demonstrates how combining different Norstone ranges – the sleek modernity of Aksent™ Platinum Lavastone with the textured depth of Slimline Charcoal Rock Panels – can elevate both architecture and landscaping.
Whether you’re planning a stone cladding feature wall to transform your home’s façade or a stone cladding garden wall to enhance outdoor living, Norstone offers the perfect solution.
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