Granite and Marble Ottawa – Great Around the House!

Granite and marble are among the world's finest materials for floors, countertops and backsplashes. Each piece is unique and can make any home feel more luxurious and elegant, while increasing the value of your home. Both can be used anywhere in the home, but are most commonly found in kitchens and bathrooms. What many people don't realize is that granite and marble have many uses outside of these two rooms as well. They can be used both indoors and out, and can be used for some intriguing projects!
 
Indoors
 
Granite and marble have loads of uses outside of the kitchen and bathroom. Be sure to save any trimmings from your home renovations for side projects, which will help improve the flow of your home. Consider using leftover pieces to make end tables for your living room, night stands for your bedroom, or a hearth for your fireplace. Using pieces cut from your countertops to resurface other items is a great way to tie rooms together. Other uses include tiling walls or creating beautiful vanities to match your new bathroom. Granite and marble can also be used to make a matching dining table or to resurface the mantle of your fireplace. Trimmings and smaller pieces can be matched together to create lively and gorgeous mosaics for either table tops or as pieces to hang around the home. Using the colours already present in other rooms makes the home design plan look and feel well thought out and executed.
 
Outdoors
 
The use of natural stone outside the home is a great way to increase curbside appeal and add stunning functionality to your property. Both granite and marble are great stones to use when creating pathways through your property and they make for delightful design aspects for a patio or pool area. Don't forget that natural stones can be used for outdoor kitchens as well as indoor kitchens. Textured, irregularly shaped pieces of granite and marble make for great conversation pieces when used as an outdoor table or bench. Let's not rule out the possibility of a natural stone fountain or custom privacy wall, either! If you're looking for a way to add some sophistication to your front porch, natural stone makes a fantastic material that feels welcoming and regal for visitors, and gives the homeowner a sense of pride. Pride of ownership can make the investment you've made in your home feel more rewarding.
 
Choosing to renovate your home with natural stone is a great way to make it feel more luxurious and increase its overall value. Whether you choose to use natural stone indoors for countertops and end tables or for any of its numerous outdoor uses, you're sure to make the most of your investment. Use your imagination and discover the wonderful qualities that granite and marble have to offer. Speak to a reputable and knowledgeable natural stone retailer today to help jump start your ingenious ideas and bring them to fruition.