What Is A Bookmached Stone Slab
Design Use for Bookmatched Stone
The stone slabs epitomize the beauty of bookmatching in interior design and make an impactful statement that can reinvent the look of any room. These slabs are mainly required in expensive high-end architectural projects to enforce dramatic continuities. Called bookmatched for the way they are produced – cutting two stone slabs from a single block so that they mirror one another, as the pages of a book do when opened. Explore bookmatched stone slabs below ☟ ✨←Creation + Application + Beauty in detail →
Bookmatching Stone Slabs Created
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BOOKMATCHINGBOOKMATCHINGBOOKMATCHING_BOOKMATCHING_BOOKMATCHING The Secret Ingredient Matching Veins The act of bookmatching is important largely because of how it works. This is because the patterns in natural stone can be very different, not only technically but also artistically. Some of the best bookmatches complement the vein of the natural stone and truly gives a visual that reflects a single piece.
Interior Design Applications
Statement Walls Living Room, Bathroom and Commercial Lobby: Stone bookmatch slabs are ideal for creating a statement wall in a living space, a bathroom or a commercial lobby. When it comes to wall cladding, their effect is significant, as they are ideal for drawing the eye and creating a centerpiece for large spaces where the full mirror can be exposed.
Luxurious Kitchen and Bathroom Countertops Bookmatched stone can be also used for countertops and backsplashes in kitchens in bathrooms to create a seamless, flowing pattern that adds elegance to the space. It is one of the most prevalent styles for marbles, granite, and even quartz when the veining is bold and colorful.
Bookmatched Slabs In addition to architectural applications, bookmatched slabs for sets of furniture and art such as tabletops, headboards, and doors. For these applications, the bookmatched slabs turn ordinary items into works of art.
Benefits of Bookmatched Stone
Beautiful Aesthetics The most striking advantage of bookmatch stone slabs is their aesthetic beauty. The symmetry and flow of the pattern creates a visual unity which is both restful and bold, and serves to enlarge and grace any space.
Higher Resale Value Homes that are designed using bookmatching techniques pay off because they tend to look more luxurious and require a great deal of effort to be produced. They stand out in MLS Listings and are a prized possession in the Luxury Real Estate Market.
Choosing the Right Stone
Types of Materials While it is the most popular for those dramatic veins, and colors, other types of stones can measure up to the book-match standard, such as onyx, marble, granite, and quartz. While no painter enjoys the job of clean up (can I get an Amen from the spouses in the back!) this product provides cleanliness without the headache of a traditional paint clean up.
Installation Considerations Bookmatched stone slabs need to be properly installed by a qualified professional in order for the pattern to match and for the slabs to be safely supported. This will increase the overall cost however, it is vital to achieve the desired effect.
Conclusion
A bookmatch is a design accountability, yes, but also fine art and luxury, in its most elemental form; it is a way to turn any space into a gallery. From a residential bathroom to a corporate lobby, bookmatching stone slabs can have a serious stylish impact, providing practical as well as aesthetic value for any project.