Natural stone has an irrepressible charm, carved from the earth to make your style choices more luminous than ever. Given its staunch, hard-wearing features, and a visual dynamism that’s taken thousands of years to form, there’s really no drawback to a stone-inflected home.

But can these effigies be a statement in their own right, or are they best used in small doses? Today, we’re arguing the first case. Here are five statement-worthy stone installations to consider – the first steps in building an interior nirvana:

1. A statement sink

Cast your presumptions aside, if possible, about the raw functionality of a sink. Yes, it has to be hygienic and durable – but why settle for porcelain? A material like quartz or onyx can really increase the aesthetic heft of a deep, shapely basin, whether that’s in your kitchen or the bathroom.

2. Vanity units that can’t be ignored

Bespoke sinks are a gorgeous focal point on a counter, but how about making the whole unit out of natural stone? Vanity units can look dazzling in these materials, especially if you go all out with a semi-precious stone for a translucent finish.

3. Dining out on excellence

When inviting guests into your home, you’ll want a dining setup to impress. Hence, a natural stone table is perfect as the capper to your style appetite. A single long granite base (perhaps in deepest black, or a muted brown) will ignite conversation before the wine’s even uncorked. Always go for seating shades that contrast with the table tone, as the visual gravity of the table will be more pronounced.

4. A slew of fanciful worktops

Second to the warm contours of the bedroom, kitchens are the place where a lot of our domestic lives are spent. Prepare your culinary HQ for chopping, heated pans and a quick clean routine by investing in natural stone worktops.

Overhead lighting – say, pooling down from shelf panels – will shimmer off the surface. What’s more, it’s your chance to create some stunning distinctions with the ‘veined’ finish of natural stone, which can leave the kitchen looking more sophisticated.

5. Cladding where it matters

In many cases, cladding can seem like an act of rebirth. Where your plain, contemporary wall space once stretched across the lounge area, there’s now a bric-a-brac texture to marvel at, as if your home has bounded into another age.

Cladding is a great choice for walls that seem too uniform and composed. To balance the sleek, cool impression it’ll give you, dress the room with rugs, sofa throws and furry furniture that add a layer of comfort to your décor.

As it turns out, you’re only a stone’s throw away from interior greatness. Our dedicated stonemasons and in-house geologist can realise your vision for a dream home, so give us a call, and tell us what ideas you want to put in stone…