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The 5 best ways to use stone cladding in your home

8/11/2021

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5 ways you can add stone cladding to your interior spaces...

As the UK’s preferred natural stone cladding company, we at Norstone have seen our stacked stone used in a myriad of ways, and we are always delighted to see the versatile and stylish results.
 
We have seen great exposure of our stone cladding on external projects, from commercial building façades to luxury home architecture and recognisable sites such as hotels, retail centres and golf courses.
 
The beauty of our high-quality cladding ranges is that they are perfectly suited for internal use as well, and we have been amazed over the years by the huge array of designs and finishes that our clients have achieved. If you want to check out some stunning examples, visit our project gallery.
 
In this article we’re going to run through the most common and popular ways that we see stone cladding used in homes across the UK. As the winter draws in, we’re all thinking about being indoors, cosy and enjoying our interior spaces, so why not check out these stone cladding applications and get inspired!

Fireplaces

Perhaps the most iconic of stone cladding fitouts is to a fireplace or chimney stack. As a commanding area in the home, fireplaces attract the eye. It’s for that reason then that we see our stone cladding used to amazing effect.
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Fireplace surrounds and chimney breasts are among the most popular uses of Norstone - from cool, modern white to minimalist Charcoal to the more traditional Ochre Blend stone cladding. In recent times, we have seen a big increase in the trend for ebony basalt which give a very high-end look and our exclusive lava stone in platinum and graphite finishes, these will deliver a showstopping look that will become an instant talking point.

Make the fireplace the true focal point of your room with just a few square metres of Norstone natural stone cladding panels.

Feature Walls

A staple of interior design, the feature wall has evolved over the decades from paint, to wallpaper, to material textures and then, the cycle begins again.  Perhaps one of the most important advancement in feature walls in the last decade or so is stacked stone, or stone cladding panels. These thin natural stone veneers allow you to apply a genuine stone finish to any wall, but the slim size and advanced fixing methodology means you don’t have problems with massive weight or affixing issues.

Creative use of Norstone's real stacked stone panels for stone feature walls can lift a room or a building and transform it into something special for a relatively small cost. Sympathetic lighting can highlight the texture of the stone and make it a talking point. Check out this stunning feature wall made with our unique Planc™ cladding system:
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Norstone stone cladding gives a 100% authentic, real stone finish with a beautiful range of colours and hues, all from responsibly sourced natural stone quarries - coupled with our long-life guarantees and handy finger joint corners, it's a winning combination.

Bathrooms

The new normal is for our bathrooms to be a haven, a retreat, a place for pampering and to re-invigorate ourselves. Enter stone cladding! It can be used sparingly as a feature or extensively to fully cover your bathroom, and it will bring style, elegance, and luxury to a previously overlooked and often outdated part of your property. Please note, we don’t recommend installation of natural stone cladding in the immediate wet areas of the bathroom…this is due to maintenance and cleaning.

Whether it’s the brilliant natural white, or the natural stone qualities of the charcoal rock panel, the three dimensional randomly stacked stone wall inevitably creates a conversation piece. For warmth and a snug feel, the beauty of Ochre Blend cladding cannot be underestimated.
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Pro tip: for a highly contemporary look, use charcoal stone cladding panels as a stunning contrast to white and chrome.

Kitchens

Most properties today are rated quite heavily on the kitchen – its no exaggeration to say that a poorly designed kitchen with a ‘bad look’ will turn off potential buyers, whereas a stunning highly designed kitchen space will add thousands in value to your home.

With the rise of open plan spaces, we often see the kitchen, dining and living spaces blending together and this is where stone cladding can really add huge impact in terms of its placement, and the way it can be used to tie the different areas together.
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The subtle range of Norstone’s distinctive natural stone cladding (charcoal, ochre blend, sahara, white, ivory, deep grey, silver grey, platinum, graphite) will work with any kitchen’s colour scheme and finish - whether lacquer, matt or gloss. Whether a gentle blend or a bold, stunning contrast - either will produce a superb effect and make an already magnificent kitchen even more striking. Norstone’s stone cladding panels look equally at home in both classic traditional and ultra-modern kitchens.
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Already a world leader and a byword for quality and cutting-edge design, Siematic kitchens now feature Norstone’s equally innovative natural stacked stone cladding panels as a design option at the planning stage. Siematic have begun to roll out Norstone to all their distributors and will soon be available to view at their stores throughout the UK.
 
Our charcoal rock panels used as a surround to a panel of appliances on a white wall gives a stunning effect - people will look, but they have to touch as well. Our natural stone veneers are incredibly tactile – you must stroke them!

Columns

Whilst not a common feature in many homes, if you do have a column, pillar, or stack in your property, you would be amazed at how easy it is to completely alter its appearance with a stone cladding wrap.

Our precision cut stone cladding corner units are quick and easy to fit and complete the impression of a very substantial natural stone wall. By applying them to columns or pillars, we can get a fantastic look in a short timeframe and with an affordable price tag.
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Used extensively externally, we can also apply corners and panelling to internal columns - every Norstone corner section is handmade after being precision cut. No longer do installers have to mitre the edges which in the past increased wastage and time, which in turn increased costs. Our renowned interlocking finger joints are unique and another reason why Norstone is the undisputed premium brand in the market.
 

Bonus: Curved Walls

Finally, a last use for stone cladding that looks really incredible… Using natural stone cladding on radius walls and curves.

Do you have a home with curved walls or round rooms? Radius walls make a very interesting and distinctive design element and create a distinctive sculptural statement. Let your imagination run free to create sensational feature walls that will enhance your indoor or outdoor living spaces.
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The rugged texture of the 3-dimensional stone helps to delineate the curvature of the wall to create a very edgy and impressive design. Curved or radius walls can be free-standing or part of an existing structure, the choice is yours.

So, there you have it, the 5 most popular uses for natural stone cladding in the home. As market leaders, we have seen our range used extensively across all these scenarios with some amazing results - please browse our projects gallery to see some prime examples.

If you are inspired and want to bring some of this amazing design to your home, then please contact us – we have the experience and network of guarantee backed installers to give you the stone cladding project of your dreams.
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Norstone's stone cladding delivered to Ireland

6/9/2021

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These pictures show the increased demand for high quality, precision cut Norstone stone products. This consignment shown in the photos is the supply to one of our new customers in Southern Ireland.

As the UK's market leading natural stone cladding company, our reputation means we are often recommended by architects and designers, and many of our Rock Panel™, Lynia™, Aksent™, Rustik™ ranges also feature in prominent locations which leads to even more brand recognition.

As a company renowned for superior product construction, high precision installation guidelines back with long warranties, we are the natural choice for discerning clientele.

As a result, Norstone UK Ltd supplies not only the UK market for both Commercial and Retail, but all of Europe.

By having our warehousing in Essex, we can dispatch quickly and efficiently to our customers, wherever they be.

If you are considering a project that will need some faultless stone cladding, then consider contacting us to discuss your requirements - you will not regret it!
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Lush new project features Graphite Lavastone...

3/9/2021

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Norstone has been supplying Lush Landscapes for many years and once again Norstone is proud to be the premier supplier of their new Garden Outdoor/Indoor garden  Showroom at Lavershot Barns, Windlesham.

As soon as you enter the  beautifully designed and immaculately installed gardens, with their elegant entertaining areas, a sense of true excitement is evident.

Norstone has showcased the new and exciting range of Lavastone in particular the Graphite Lavastone in both Aksent™ and Planc™ ranges. Probably the best stone cladding in the world….and now it can be viewed in Windlesham.

With the partnership of both Lush and Norstone, your project is in safe hands.

For any further information regarding the location of the garden exhibition,  and to view the Norstone Lavastone cladding, go to www.lushlandscapes.co.uk.

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Aksent™ Graphite Lava Stone

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Secret Aksent™ Door - amazing engineering

1/6/2021

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Norstone's management is not moody, but the same cannot be said about our exciting new Range Grey Basalt Aksent™.
As you can see with the photos, given the different light, whether it be brilliant sunshine or soft light, the Norstone Grey Basalt Aksent™ Range creates its own mood to entice and entertain. Its almost a living thing. It reflects the light so it never remains the same. Now that's attractive.

Norstone Grey Basalt Range is part of the new exciting colours of Ebony Basalt, Lavastone Platinum and Graphite and the Silver Grey….or should that be Silver Fox….it certainly has the mood for it.

Introduce yourself to our new range, it is most welcoming.

Seamless concealed doorway - completed project:

We showcased a work in progress a while back of an Aksent™ clad doorway that seamlessly blended into the cladding wall - well now we have a video of the completed doorway! This inventive use of an articulated doorway is a very impressive engineering feat.
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Planc™ stone cladding in Aksent™ style? Yes!

17/5/2021

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There are virtually no limits to the application of Norstone and its stone cladding products.

An example of this is shown on this project. With a little imagination, if you want a large format version of the Platinum Aksent™,  this can be easily achieved by installing Platinum Planc™ panels in the same format as the Aksent. The design uses Aksent™ for the smaller, higher walls, and then the lower, larger walls are clad in Planc™ with a pattern that matches the Aksent panel above - as both cladding systems are using our exclusive Platinum lava stone, the finished look is perfectly matched.

On a technical level, the look is achieved by having the panels sit slightly proud of each other, made by making the bedding thickness greater…ensuring that no compressed bedding thickness is greater than 18mm. The loose pieces of Planc™ are arranged in the same pattern as Aksent panels, and...
 Hey presto... Aksent™ cladding tiles now in a really large format layout!

You can do this with the complete range of Planc™ cladding …Platinum Lavastone, Graphite Lavastone, Silver Grey Quartz, Grey Basalt and Ebony Basalt. The Planc™ sets used measure 800mm in length by 20mm thick, with varying heights of 140/80/60mm.
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With this fully modular panel system you have unlimited choice…

The world is your oyster when buying Norstone Cladding Products.
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Secret Hidden Doorway! (Video)

30/4/2021

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Some people think with Stone Cladding you just put it on a wall…..WRONG.

As the video clip shows there are no ends to the benefits and opportunities of Norstone stone cladding. Truly, our products are only restricted by the skilled tiler installing or the  Architects/Interior  designers imagination. There are endless possibilities.

In this amazing example, the Norstone Aksent™ basalt stone cladding tiled panels are machine cut with precision, giving the installers the possibility to adapt it to any project requirement. Secret doors, that may hide that prized Wine Cellar, Library…the options are endless. Special hinges are used and in stalled to take the weight. The look becomes seamless.

After viewing the clip, you might wonder why has this not been done before...

We don’t know…but what an innovation, especially when you don’t want a door to interrupt the flow of a Norstone wall.

Design is about innovation. That's what we love to encourage, hence the reason to share the video clip.

Enjoy and marvel!

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New Arrivals – expand your horizons with Expanz™ 3D and Slimline Cladding

1/5/2020

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On the 7th of May we will take delivery of two brand new arrivals that have been generating lots of interest in our other territories. Expanz™ 3D cladding plank system, exclusively in platinum lava stone (shown above) is joined by an additional colourway for our hugely popular slimline SL Rock Panel range – elegant OFF-WHITE (photo below) is arriving to complement the existing ochre and charcoal styles.
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Despite the difficult period we are living through, we all need to focus on the future and better days ahead, which is exactly what our all new ranges can provide! We have seen a huge demand for our slimline cladding, as it offers excellent coverage and a stylish finish at a price point that is suited to those looking to keep their budget down – ideal for large surface coverage, we can’t wait to see how the all new OFF-WHITE quartz finish will be adopted and rolled out in upcoming projects for both commercial spaces and luxurious residences. To find out more about the advantages of Norstone SL (slimline) Rock Panel™ system, please visit the product page directly.

Expanz™ 3D is an all new format, that has much of the same framework as the recently introduced Planc™ range of modular cladding, however Expanz™ is designed to have randomised depths and heights, giving a highly original façade with 3D projections that truly stand out, both figuratively and literally! Expanz™ will be available exclusively in Platinum Lava Stone, one of the most popular finishes we currently supply and a conversation starter in its own right. As you can see from the photo below, Expanz™ 3D is a taking stone cladding to a new dimension!

If you would like to see samples or potentially get a quote for your project in either Expanz™ Platinum or Slimline Rock Panel Off-white Quartz, please browse our samples and quotes pages and get ready – the 7th of May is just around the corner…
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Stone Cladding Showstoppers by Norstone

12/11/2018

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We’ve selected some of all time favourite projects that were made possible thanks to the amazing versatility of Norstone’s stone cladding systems.

From fireplace surrounds, to unique water features, these projects and installations really highlight the power and beauty of stone veneer and also the highly professional end results achieved in particular with our patented fingerlocking corner system.

These showstoppers feature all of our current stone cladding ranges, from the hand-crafted, artisan style of Rustik™ to the ultra sleek, smooth and polished finish of Lynia™ tiles. We also feature the perennial classic Rock Panel systems, the newly expanded Aksent™ range and the highly versatile Planc™ system of natural stone panels.

So we will count down our 13 favourite stone cladding showstoppers..

As you have seen, Norstone are the market leaders of stone cladding in the UK for good reason! Not only do we offer a wide and diverse palette of colours and finishes, from glacier marble to ebony basalt, our intelligent interlocking panel systems are easy and rapid to install, and our modular cladding systems provide complete freedom of expression to design a framework that is as unique as your vision.

Coupled with our unique, market-leading 25 year warranty guarantee you can rest assured that a Norstone stone cladding installation will look amazing, last longer than comparable systems and you can call on our expertise over the last 15 years to make sure your project goes as smoothly as possible. To discuss a specific stone cladding project, you can call our dedicated, knowledgable team on 0203 178 2801 or browse our gallery of natural stone cladding projects on our website.

Do you have a favourite? Let us know in the comments section below.
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Aksent™ expanded range includes six versatile colour finishes

17/9/2018

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Our new Aksent™ range  - uncompromisingly contemporary.

We’ve responded to demand to broaden our 3D Basalt range with new colours and materials - our grey and ebony basalt 3D XLX wall tiles have been augmented by quartz, lava stone and marble stone cladding tiles in beige, white and grey.

Our grey and ebony classics have proved very popular with architects and builders alike, and the success and demand for a wider colour range inspired us to create the new Aksent™ range. Every colour has the same Norstone characteristics of precision engineered modular natural stone panels of the highest quality allied with our unique interlocking fingerjointed corners allowing for supreme ease of installation and a seamless finish. Like all Norstone stone cladding products, the Aksent™ range comes with a unique warranty if correctly affixed using Laticrete MVIS products.

These modern wall tiles are perfect for contemporary commercial and residential use and are suitable for both interior and exterior use. Our original best-selling grey and ebony in basalt are still available and the full range includes a beautiful beige Latte in smooth as silk marble, a classic ice white Glacier marble, lava stone tiles in Platinum and a slightly darker Graphite grey, and a quartz tile in Silver Grey.

Please contact us ([email protected]) for further details. 150mm x 150mm samples and full size panels are available to order from our website and are delivered via FedEx 24 hour courier service. Orders received before noon are usually delivered the next working day.


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Norstone Ochre XLS & Ebony Aksent™ stone cladding pairing

25/6/2018

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Commercial project combines two colours and finishes to stunning effect at West Midlands shopping centre

Norstone prides itself that it supplies stone cladding products to both retail and commercial clients alike. One of our most recent projects shown in these pictures is for a large supermarket complex that had a combination of both Ochre XLS and our new Aksent Ebony natural stone cladding.

We are delighted with the results; Ochre XLS and Aksent Ebony cladding panel systems have been paired in  striking fashion to provide a beautiful façade for this busy commercial shopping Centre.

The project, like most our larger projects, was specified by architects who obviously saw that this beautiful combination of the two stone cladding products would work.

The corner detail of Norstone’s cladding products was an important feature given the large number of external corners that can be seen on these columns extending skyways.

Positioned in the West Midlands in Brierley Hill, the finished façade is there for everyone to see - this combination may work for you too!.
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