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Patios to firepits – today’s stone project trends

For your hardscape project this spring, from retaining walls to patios and firepits, trends for this season are natural looks with the ability to create a unique design. Ohio Beauty Cut Stone has stone and pavers that are perfect to build the look of this year’s home projects.

From natural stone to manufactured concrete, homeowners have choices that also fit their specific needs. Trends for stone projects and pavers this year include:

• Natural colors, including browns and golds – Home projects both inside and out are trending toward a warm, earthy feel, that flagstone, limestone, and pavers are perfect for.
• Creating unique and interesting patterns – The many shades that naturally occur in stone and brick pavers provide opportunity to create patterns and designs by carefully arranging them, everything from herringbone or stripes to stars or diamonds. You may also consider making a border to separate the patio from the rest of your hardscape.
• Larger or over-sized pavers – Build a modern patio with clean lines by choosing over-sized and elongated pavers.
• Pavers that look like wood – Take elongated pavers a step further with long plank-style pavers that mimic the look of a wide variety of wood grains.
• Use of unexpected colors or textures – Incorporating different colors and textures of stone and pavers adds interest and depth to your design. Use a range of shades of the same color to separate a sitting area from the outdoor kitchen, or use rough textured stone to build the firepit area of your gathering space.

Choosing the best pavers for your hardscape design in Northeast Ohio is easy when you work with Ohio Beauty Cut Stone. Choose from among standard pavers, bricks, and flagstone, as well as manufactured materials that provide excellent solutions for patios and walkways in Akron, Cleveland, and everywhere in between.

Natural stone has many advantages, including being eco-friendly, easy to maintain, and each having its own unique color and look. Manufactured stone can provide the control you need over color and design while perfectly imitating the look of natural stone or brick.

At Ohio Beauty, our team of experts can help you decide what is the best material for your project. Call today to view our many options of natural stone, artificial stone, and decorative gravel.