Stone for Feature & Statement Walls

Why a wall is the perfect place for stone

A feature wall asks nothing of a stone but to be beautiful. Freed from the wear, acid and traffic of a worktop or floor, even the softest, most theatrical materials — onyx, dramatic marbles, delicate breccias — can take centre stage. It is the place to choose with your eyes, not your worries.

Which stones make the best walls

Bold marbles

Calacatta, Calacatta Viola and Arabescato bring sweeping, painterly veining that reads from across a room.

Onyx

Translucent and luminous — and the one stone that can be lit from behind to glow (see our onyx guide).

Dark drama

Nero Marquina and other dark stones with bright veining give a wall depth and contrast.

Two ways to make a wall unforgettable

• Book-matching — mirror two slabs for a single symmetrical, butterfly pattern.
• Backlighting — light onyx from behind so the stone itself becomes the light source.
• Full-height slabs — running stone floor-to-ceiling, with minimal seams, for a monolithic effect.
• A considered finish — polished for drama and depth, honed for a calmer, contemporary feel.

Getting it right

Because a feature wall is seen all at once, slab selection matters more here than almost anywhere. View the actual slabs, plan the layout — and the seams — before fabrication, and consider how light, natural and artificial, will move across the stone through the day. Tell us about your wall and we will help you choose the block and the layout.