Sunday, November 20, 2011

Stone Walls







I have a current obsession with interior stone walls.  I love the solidity of them - as though they will stand forever. I also love the sense of history they give to a room - as if they have a story to tell. I love their texture, their unevenness, their imperfection. I prefer them paired with pale colours and perhaps limited to one feature wall so as not to feel too overwhelming.


They are beautiful in a living room.....
















  and in a dining room.






They make a great statement in an entry way or passage.....





... and add such warmth and character to a kitchen.


















They work very well with the soft furnishings of a bedroom... 

 









....and create interest in a bathroom.

 



 




Now please excuse me while a recline on this inviting daybed and dream about a house full of beautiful stone walls.





Have a wonderful Sunday.
Till next time


Sharon x

Image sources: 1. Bella Francais Interiors, 2 & 9. Campagne Decoration, 3, 12, 17, 18, 19. 24, 29, 31 Pinterest, 4. Coco Cozy, 5 & 15. House to Home, 6, 10, 21. Country Living, 7. Eclectic Revisited, 8, 20. Cote de Texas, 11.  Desde my Ventana 13. House Beautiful, 14. Desire to Inspire, 16, 25. Tumblr, 22. Under Spanish Moss, 23, Create Girl, 26. 4-interior design, 27. Josephine Ryan, 28. Verdigris Vie, 30. Lux Interiors Designs, 32. Casa Decorada


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17 comments:

  1. Acquired ObjectsNovember 20, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    I'm with you Sharon I love stone walls! There's something so soothing about them and they work in every kind of interior.

    Enjoy your Sunday!
    Debra

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  2. LynneNovember 20, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    This post is the very reason that I keep our simple stone fireplace. There isn't a mantle. It (remarkably} has a little jagged edge..."smack dab" in the very place where I can place a wreath, a painting or a mirror.

    Sharon, as always, your story is beautiful!
    Happy Sunday, my friend!
    ~Lynne
    [w/L]

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  3. SplenderosaNovember 20, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Sharon, I'm so happy you posted on stone walls today. We've been thinking of covering some brick columns inside the house with drywall...now I know that would be a disaster. These are all so much more charming. Sending love....

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  4. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageNovember 20, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Stone walls are a favorite of mine! I doubt I'll ever have them because my husband doesn't like old houses, but it was fun drooling over your gorgeous photos!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 20, 2011 at 6:13 PM

    I'm with you Sharon,
    Love stone no matter where it is..the home, the garden, it's such a fabulous and versatile construction material...love how it adds texture and a little depth to an interior...
    beautiful images..
    best,
    maureen

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  6. Leah - The Inside StoryNovember 20, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    I share your obsession with stone walls. These pics are so gorgeous and inspirational. I agree, a feature wall of one or two walls is the way to go. I love every single one of these images!! Leahx

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  7. UnknownNovember 21, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Oh I think I have your obsession with stone walls too!
    Kylie x

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  8. Mona Thompson Providence Ltd.November 21, 2011 at 5:56 AM

    I love stone also..inside or out..it makes me shiver I like it so much. It just adds so much warmth and character to any space. Great post. XO, Mona

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  9. Barbara@HausDesignNovember 21, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    What an incredibly beautiful post, Sharon. I love them too and I can see I am not alone in that comment. :) They are masculine and feminine at the same time and also very practical in terms of sound and weather insulation so how can it go wrong?! Gorgeous examples - I'm off to pin several. :)

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  10. VeronicaNovember 21, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    Hi Sharon.. So beautiful.... want to pin the whole lot..so beautiful (oh I said that already!), but that second image is me to a tee. The artwork is also simlar to the art in my home , on which I just did a post about how the dogs reacted to the art. it was too funny! sighh ..how i wish for wall like those.

    Hugs

    Veronica

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  11. designchicNovember 22, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    I love stone interiors. They add such charm and character to any space, but I especially love in a kitchen!!

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  12. Ivy CladNovember 23, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I didn't know I liked interior stone walls so much! These are absolutely beautiful!

    -Keri

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  13. Julie Taylor and Danni GreenwaltNovember 24, 2011 at 4:42 AM

    O my goodness, How did you find so many beautiful images for one post? I also love stone walls. I would love to stone a couple of walls in my home.It just adds charm. love so many of these pictures.

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  14. Fabulously FrenchNovember 24, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Fabulous images, I love stone walls too.

    Leeann x

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  15. designchicNovember 25, 2011 at 2:06 AM

    Thanks for sticking up for us...wow - someone was having a bad Thanksgiving. Hope yours was wonderful!!

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  16. Divine TheatreNovember 25, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    I always look so forward to your posts! I love these images! Walls are out of the question here but I would love stone floors in our kitchen and baths!

    xoxo
    Andie

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  17. PApril 10, 2013 at 3:35 AM

    Thank you for your efforts in gathering all these wonderful stone walls pictures. I am about to chose how to decorate my house

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