Over the past few years, the use of high-end natural stone slab in GTA homes has been a growing trend. With Toronto homeowners looking to add a contemporary and elegant touch to their homes, natural stone slabs have become the best option for you to hand-pick the type of stone that is most suited to your lifestyle, taking the interior or exterior décor of your home one step further.

 

Mother nature has provided a wide palette of natural stone, each with its own unique characteristics. Natural stone is quarried from the earth and has been used in architecture for centuries. From the splendour of marble to the exotic spattered grain of granite, the beauty that lies in natural stone is undeniable. Apart from the exquisiteness, natural stone can be used to enhance the durability of a structure. Homeowners have been using natural stone for countertops, vanities, flooring, custom surface tops, fireplaces, and more. To find out which natural stone is most suited to your home and lifestyle needs, here are some of the more popular types of natural stone used in GTA homes:

• Granite: Known for its hardness and durability, granite is resistant to heat, scratching, and staining. Granite slabs are traditionally found in rich tones of grey, cream, and brown. More recently, exotic granite slabs with colours that are deep blue to gold have been catching the eye of homeowners looking to add bold colours and patterns to their home. Due to its durability, spattered graining, and maintenance-free qualities, granite is a favourite for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, and flooring.
• Marble: Opulent, pure white sculptures come to mind when you think of marble. This is the stone of choice if you want to add a rich and classic feel to your home. Beautiful colours and intricate veining add to the luxuriousness of marble. It has been, and is still, used to enhance the look of a space and can be used in bathrooms, fireplace surrounds, tables or bar-tops. Since it is a soft stone and is very porous in nature, it can break, chip and stain easily, which is why it is most often used in low-traffic areas.
• Quartzite: Another natural stone known for its durability, quartzite is a hard metamorphic rock created when sandstone is heated and squeezed under intense pressure. It can come in a variety of colours ranging from elegant white and grey to soft rose and yellow hues. Quartzite slabs are most often used for countertops.
• Limestone: A sedimentary rock that may consist of fossils and organic remains from the environment, limestone is a unique natural stone for interior and exterior applications. Unlike granite and marble, which have veining and grains, limestone is relatively homogeneous. Limestone is a durable stone but is softer and more porous than granite and used mostly in bathrooms and flooring.

Why Choose High-End Natural Stone Slab?

 

Natural stone slabs are the way to go if you are looking to renovate your home and need countertops, backsplash, tiles, or custom surface tops. Buying a slab of natural stone is an investment that guarantees high quality. Since natural stone is unique, no two slabs are the same. This means that a natural stone slab would be the optimum choice if you are looking to match the colour and pattern of the stone in your space.

 

Natural stone is nature’s work of art. From rich, deep colours to bold patterns and soft hues, natural stone comes in many colours and textures. Natural stone has been used in construction for centuries, as well as in décor to enhance the durability of the exterior. Today, the application of high-end natural stone slab can be found in GTA kitchens, baths, fireplaces, and on the exterior of the homes.