I waenganui i te tini o nga momo whakakikorua kohatu hangahanga me nga kohatu taiao, he maha nga momo kowhatu o waho o te whare ka taea te whakamahi hei whakanui i tetahi ahua o te kaainga. Mai i nga pa ngawari ki te kowhatu kowhatu e mahi ana hei whetu o te whakaaturanga, e mohio ana a tatou kaihoahoa ki te hiki i tetahi hoahoa ma te whakamahi kohatu. Anei etahi o a maatau whakaaro whakapaipai kohatu.

If you’re on the hunt for more affordable types of exterior house stone,Eldorado Stoneis a surefire contender. Designed to mimic natural stone, this architectural stone veneer embraces natural textures and colors. In the design above, we weaved in stone cladding beneath the covered patio and entryway, along the length of the home’s base, and on the built-in planter in the front yard.

There are many different types of exterior house stone. The warm, tight-cut stone veneer used above is ideal for amodern rusticaesthetic. Its neutral color blends well with the greige siding, which is rendered inSherwin Williams’ Jogging Path.
Mena kei a koe he kowhatu kei runga i to waho ka hiahia koe ki te whakanui ake i to tono ki runga i te huarahi, kei te harikoa o maatau kaihoahoa ki te whiti mai i to papa kohatu. I runga ake, ka waihotia e matou te papa kohatu o mua ki waho, engari i takaia nga pou angiangi (me o ratou turanga kohatu) ki te rakau hei tapiri atu ki nga gravitas. Theolive kaakaariki whakahiato me nga rawa o roto o tenei hoahoa ka hanga he papanga ataahua, whenua e arohaina ana e tatou.

Ko te kowhatu tikanga tetahi o nga momo kohatu o waho o te whare. Mo tenei hoahoa, i taapirihia e matou nga momo kakano, me te whakatipu rereke ki te taha o te taha hina pouri. Ahakoa ko nga kakano maeneene o te taha, nga awaawa parahi, te reera taupee rino, nga nako rakau, me nga papa kohatu, ko te kowhatu kowhatu i whakamahia e matou ki runga i nga pou me te taumata o runga he mea taratara ake, he taapiri i te rahi.

The stacked Eldorado Stone used on this exterior has gorgeous layers of color and texture. To enhance the palette, we used the colors in the stone as inspiration for the paint choices on the siding. For the lap siding, we went withSherwin Williams’ Gauntlet Gray, and we usedBenjamin Moore’s White Doveon the vertical siding and eaves.

Some types of exterior house stone are more rigid than others, andcultured ledgestoneis one of the more rugged options. This home’s dark trim adds visual layers to the exterior, and the cultured stone provides the perfect complement.

Ko tenei whare pereki ma, he awhiawhi, he whakaihiihi. Ko nga tangi o te rakau, nga awaawa parahi, te whakapaipai whenua, me te huarahi hikoi kohatu, he whakamahana me te kakano ki tenei koaka pereki ma. Ko te uhi i te tumere me te whakakikorua o te kowhatu whakakikoruatia i roto i te whare ka whakanui ake i nga tangi o te taiao, ka kaha ake te hoahoa.

Black-and-white is a timeless color combination. Our designers tapped into the classic palette with the off-white stucco and black wood paneling on this home’s exterior. To add a bridge between the textures and colors, we added a light gray stoneretaining wall.

There are a variety of types of exterior house stone that tap into earth tones, grays, and blues — but stone cladding isn’t limited to those shades. For this design, we used a cream-colored stone to pair with the white stucco, rendered inSherwin Williams’ Alabaster.

Wood, natural stone, and brown tones join forces to create the decidedly rustic exterior design above. Our designers used stone throughout the home’s sprawling layout, juxtaposing it with the texture of the wood.

With beige siding and black shutters, this home taps a traditional style. The cobblestone cladding on the right hand side adds a burst of color and texture to the design. Additionally, our designers’ recommendation for a bold door color draws on the colors of the stone.

The natural stoneskirtingon this house acts as a backdrop to the beautiful staggered stone landscaping. To accentuate these warm tones even further, we suggested wood trim and accents as well as copper gutters. The neutral shades on the stucco —Sherwin Williams’ Black FoxandBenjamin Moore’s Classic Gray— complete the earthy façade.

Limestone veneeris one of our favorite types of exterior house stone. In this design, the neutral-colored limestone, combined with the off-white stucco and wood accents makes for an exterior that’s both warm and modern.

Whether you want a rough and rigid staggered stone or something smooth and sleek, our designers know all the best ways to use stone — or to work with your existing stone! — to elevate curb appeal.