Soothing stone palettes
Stones are categorised into six palettes. Beginning at the warm end of the spectrum, warm light brightens any space, adds warmth and highlights key design details, while the warm dark stone palette creates a strong statement, using richness to add depth. Neutral light is a soothing palette, light and versatile enough to bring a sense of calm into any setting. The solid yet simple colours and tones of neutral dark bring together every element of an interior, and cool light is stark – the stones are understated and effortlessly chic. Cool darkincorporates tones and finishes that are bold and uncomplicated, perfect for creating contrast whatever the design.
Complementary laying patterns
The cool light Exposed Concrete stone product has a raw and industrial feel, one that's currently experiencing a surge in popularity in interior schemes. As an alternative to the traditional Flagstone pattern, take a look at Amtico Signature's neat Linear Block option that uses long and narrow planks to create a detailed floor. Complement with Limestone Calico stripping from the warm light palette.
Using stark contrasts in tone and texture, Cadence has a unique contoured look with fine crackled lines that spread out across a rich variety of colours. The Varied Block geometric pattern works perfectly with these neutral dark and cool dark Cadence products. Created using five different tiles of equal length, but with varied widths, the overall appearance of the wider blocks of product separated by the narrower strips is an interesting stepped effect.
Cool and grey, Buckland Stone gives a natural feel, as if chiselled from the earth. It works simply and effectively in Broken Bond – a large-scale pattern with a strong design history. Oblong tiles are staggered regularly to produce a memorable interwoven pattern.
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