Go Au Naturel in the Bath With Beautiful Stone
Using natural materials is all the rage in design. In bathrooms, for example, rocks and stones plucked from the great outdoors are finding their way underfoot and on the walls, and are being fashioned into dramatic tubs and sinks. Using river rocks, polished pebbles or fieldstone is a wonderful way to add texture and earthy color to your bath. And the choice can be practical, too: Pebble tiles can prevent slipping around a freestanding tub and provide a subtle massage to the soles of your feet.
This expansive glass-enclosed shower, complete with views of the Hollywood Hills, boasts a lovely dark-gray Jerusalem stone wall — and a boulder-like lava rock shower bench. The floor is limestone with minimal joint grouting, which makes the modern freestanding tub seem to float in the airy space.
Tennessee fieldstone adorns this rough-hewn shower wall, with its Hastings Ala Waterfall Showerhead.Striated Black Rust slate runs up the other wall and along the floor, adding to the grotto effect. A teak bench is available for those who want to sit while enjoying the spray.
The pebble tile under this tub looks good and provides a slip-resistant surface for someone climbing out of the tub. The tile also extends into the floor of the glassed-in shower.
Worried about cleaning the pebbles in your own bath? Experts recommend applying a penetrating stone sealer after installation and using a mild detergent on a weekly basis.
Go Au Naturel in the Bath With Beautiful Stone
Go Au Naturel in the Bath With Beautiful Stone
