Reviving Your Backyard With Thin Stone Veneer, Sharon, Sharon, Vermont, VT

Reviving Your Backyard With Thin Stone Veneer, Sharon, VT

Thin stone veneer is the finishing touch that can transform a nice backyard into an exceptional one. It beautifies and draws the eye to what would otherwise be plain cement structures on a property. And it serves as a visual transition between manmade features and the natural environment that surrounds them.

There’s no place like home, but a beautiful outdoor living space can be enough to make you feel like you’re on vacation. With a goal of perfecting these personal outdoor oases, homeowners are embracing veneer in creative new ways. Black River Quarries carries dozens of natural stone veneer options in a wide variety of shapes and sizes, assuring you can find the ideal style for your project. Below are a few examples of how Black River Quarries products can be used to enhance your outdoor space.

Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces

Outdoor kitchens may be the hottest trend in masonry. Once a feature that was financially out of reach for many homeowners, the availability of easy-to-build modular units has made them attainable for a larger market. Since an outdoor kitchen is bound to be the center of attention in any backyard, you don’t want it to look just like everyone else’s. A layer of stone veneer can provide that differentiation.

A lit outdoor fireplace or fire pit will also become the focal point for any gathering of family and friends. Since all eyes will be on the fireplace, a layer of stone cladding is a low-cost, high-impact detail that is worth the investment. Black River Quarries veneers are made of highly durable and heat-resistant Vermont granites and mica schists that will hold up perfectly for these applications.

Designers can get strategically creative with their stone choices on outdoor kitchens and fireplaces. The stone you choose can provide either a subtle complement or a striking contrast to the patio stones that sit beneath it.

Outdoor kitchen utilizing Mt Mica Ashlar Thin Veneer

Fireplace using Black River Quarries Ashlar

Accent Walls

Outdoor Kitchens & Fireplaces, Sharon, VT

Retaining wall with Green Mountain Mosaic Thin Veneer

Accent walls break up visual monotony and draw attention to sections of a home that are meant to be seen. Examples could include walls with TV or movie screens mounted to them or a back entranceway to the home.

A stone veneer choice can set the tone of the space. Black River Quarries Cottage Blend Rounds have the rustic appearance of an ancient hand-stacked structure, while a more linear Tuscan Valley Ashlar can fit a modern motif.

Seating Areas and Retaining Walls

Quimby Mountain Split Wall for Fire Pit Seating

Stone veneer can be used to enhance the appearance of seating areas and retaining walls, turning functional structures into decorative features. They add detail and nuance to a base that will usually sit beneath large, visually consistent blocks of stone or concrete that are used as wall caps.

Those interested in all-natural alternatives may be interested in browsing the Black River Quarries Landscaping Stone page for an overview of our deep selection of wallstone products.

Landscape and Garden Features

Quimby Mountain Split Wall

A natural stone cladding is also an excellent way to blend manmade landscape structures in with the environment around them. Lawn light fixtures, home address and mailbox stands, driveway entrance pillars, and chimneys can all be dressed up with a Black River Quarries square/rectangular or mosaic veneer patterns to transform what would’ve been drab cement forms into standout features. Thin stone veneer can have a transformational effect on artificial water features such as ponds, fountains, and waterfalls. Many designers use it to mimic natural rock formations, creating a serene and inviting ambiance in a garden.

Let Us Help

Black River Quarries can help you find the perfect veneer to fit your outdoor project. Contact us today to discuss your needs with an expert and find an option that’s just right.