Natural materials are always a welcome addition on any home, bringing a sense of comfort and familiarity. But sometimes they can be unwieldy or expensive to use. This year a few new products on the market made them (or an approximation of them), a little more in range. The French brand Stoneleaf uses slivers of natural materials with fibreglass backing to create panels that can be used for both exterior and interior projects. With stone, marble and mica included in the range they are the perfect innovation for bathrooms and kitchens as well as dramatic feature walls in other rooms. Another standout were Concrete LCDA, slim concrete panels used to cover interior walls and bring some modernist glamour without the hefty cost, such as in this elegant sitting room. For contrast add in the new Luxaflex Duette digital print that invokes the natural beauty of marble. A little luxe against the pared back chic. Always an on-trend look.
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