Stone Design rippling water marble courtyard in France

    In this year's French "International Garden Festival" (international gardens festival) on (from now until November 2016), the French designer mathieu lehanneur of Chaumont-sur-Loire Nature Arts Center brought a manor called "petite loire "(small Loire) water landscape marble state apparatus. Light water works interleaved form, depicting some waves sailed dynamic scenarios. This polished by hand made of green marble chip designed using 3D software, with real scene as if the breeze blows during sleep, fleeting images will remain for eternity. As Lehanneur state water works marble series, "petite loire" of the algorithms into the beautiful moments of potential functions a powerful exploration.

Small Loire (petite loire) reached a stone, water, light and wonderful realm of the three-in-one

Small Loire (petite loire) reached a stone, water, light and wonderful realm of the three-in-one 

 "I want to emphasize water garden brings me inspiration." Lehanneur said, "Before the eye, which flows through underground manor, surging rivers into the sea had let our hearts be observed. Some people say, the Loire is France's last wild river natural uninhibited, and nourish it in shaping the landscape around the same time, there has never linger one second. "

Small Loire (petite loire) reached a stone, water, light and wonderful realm of the three-in-one

"Small Loire (petite loire) as a freeze-frame picture, the water condenses into a steady stream of eternal fragment from natural river in less than a few meters at the small Loire (petite loire) to form a clear green jasper sheared above the garden where the soil filling out a fresh sense of waterlines, natural, dazzling. I hope that people in the manor through the door, like being in a magical portal, one in many fairy tales exist in the hidden places. everything here is like a flowing warm, beautiful, fleeting, the most imaginative material Diaoqi made. "

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Milan Furniture Fair 2016, black and white marble symmetric spaces another stunning!

Milan Furniture Fair has ended, the Japanese design studio Nendo, the annual Furniture Fair will bring some surprises.

The half-light penumbra space to demonstrate their creativity Nendo designed to show which is Marsotto Edizioni design marble furniture set. Nendo at the beginning of the year for the Italian furniture brand Marsotto Edizioni designed a series of sloping marble furniture, desks and chairs looked a little feeling of weightlessness, parallel legs are tilted in one direction, but still able to maintain a balance, the mystery lies in the leg weight distribution, the inclined side of the greater density, so it is more stable.

The two-tone black and white furniture, Nendo furniture according to tilt features and color, which are arranged in a symmetrical pattern. White tone furniture, the room was half white printing, black tone furniture, the room was half black inkjet, standing in the middle point of view in the past, furniture two halves form the image.

"Marble weight will generally be seen as disadvantages, but this design is the advantage of this, simply furniture designed for one-sided." Nendo studio introduced to, "and in the middle of Milan's booth will be spaced pillars, we We decided to arranged symmetrical space, but also better reflect the design of the exquisite. "

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Using Stone in Ornamental Landscaping Design

 Hardscaping has a practical purpose, but it also can have an ornamental purpose in your landscaping design. When using pebbles, boulders, drystack and other stones for ornamental purposes in your landscape, you add beauty that blends the function of the 

stone with nature to create an outdoor work of art.

There are many different types of decorative stones to use in a landscape. Choose from crushed stone, gravel and native rock in a variety of sizes, textures and colors. Depending on the size and type of stone that you choose, your options are limitless for adding an ornamental touch to make a beautiful and unique outdoor setting.

Six Ways to Give Your Landscape an Ornamental Touch with Stone

1.    Use stone asgroundcover to add texture and color to different areas of a garden, or around driveways, walkways, pools, and recreation areas. Be creative by making your own design along a grass border or by widening an existing sidewalk. Specialty crushed stone, river rocks and lightweight aggregates can help give an unforgettable natural look to any outdoor area.

2.    Mix and match large boulders with an area of smaller pebbles. You can add two to three boulders to a garden bed and then surround the area with a border of pebbles. The larger the boulder, the more prominent is the appearance. For a less prominent effect, switch it up by adding smaller pebbles as mulch around plants and then place medium-sized boulders or riverrock around the bed in place of edging.

3.    Create something special using boulders. Place one large boulder or a few together in a decorative display. You can choose a location that almost implies a story. If you have a pond, randomly place a few boulders to create a natural feel. Or if it is structure you are looking for, choose several boulders of the same size and space them at consistent intervals in or along a garden bed.

4.    Stack drystack stones or riverrock in columns or create a wall for visual height or depth. Placing four stone columns around an outdoor seating area or building a short stone wall around a patio can set apart the area by acting as a decorative frame.

5.    Use drystack stones or granite cobblestones to build an ornamental design feature. A fountain or fireplace adds luxury and beauty to any landscape. If it is a casual atmosphere you are designing, stack the stones in an offset pattern or with no particular pattern. If you want to achieve a more structured appearance, stack the stones evenly in a consistent pattern.

6.    Add custom cut limestone, bluestone and sandstone fabrication to pool and spa copings, outdoor fireplace surrounds, and window sills and trims for ornate detailing that is sure to impress. Fabrications are custom cut to your designs and will enhance the beauty of any outdoor space.

As a landscape architect or homeowner, you are sure to have projects where you will find unique, functional, and creative uses for stone. Autostone Center can help you choose the right stone to add an ornamental element to your project. Contact us at http://www.autostone.top/ for more information or to arrange to view our stone selection.

10 Groundcover Plants to Grow Between Pavers

When designing a landscape, you may not want a continuum of pavement covering a large area of your landscape. By blending low-growing greenery between paving stones, your design will be more naturalistic. The greenery will help to soften your outdoor patio space or add an attractive element to a pathway.
It can be a challenge for groundcover plants to grow between pavers or flagstones, but certain plants are perfect for this purpose. Plants that work best spread quickly, stay close to the ground and are resilient. They reduce weeds growing through openings. They are tough and can handle being stepped on.

When choosing a plant, look for short plants that won’t obstruct the path or walkway and that can grow under your soil and light conditions. Here are 10 groundcover plants that make good fillers between paving stones:

Blue star creeper – This ground cover bears starry, pale-blue flowers atop a bed of very flat, light-green leaves. Although the flowers look delicate, the blue star creeper is a tough plant that handles foot traffic well. It blooms for most of the year and it can grow in full sun to partial shade conditions.

Creeping thyme – Perfect for sunny paths and tough under foot, thyme has many varieties to choose from, grows in difficult soils from sandy to heavy clay, and tolerates inconsistent watering. The herb bears tiny, rounded fragrant leaves in shades of dark green, lime green, and even gold with a white edging. Most varieties form low-growing mats that blend nicely when planted between stone pavers. A good variety for paths, Elfin thyme, is a miniature version of creeping thyme that grows 1 to 2 inches tall. Creeping “Sunshine” speedwell is also a good choice that blooms with tiny purple flowers.

Dianthus – Extremely hardy, this low-growing, clumping plant makes a good ground cover between pavers for both sunny and partially sunny locations. Depending on the variety, plants are smothered with pink, red, white, or lavender flowers. The flowers grow 3 to 6 inches in height.

Dichondra – Also called Carolina Ponysfoot, this plant grows well in the south in areas of sun to partial shade and is heat resistant. Its lime-green, round leaves spread to fill in spaces.

Dymondia – Extremely flat with slender, oval leaves that are two-tone (green on top and gray underneath), Dymondia has a tidy appearance, uniform height and low watering needs. It occasionally bears tiny, flat yellow daisy flowers. Large areas require a regular watering, fertilizer and care, so this plant is best planted in smaller paved sections of your walkway or patio.

Green carpet – Popular in landscaping design, this ground cover forms a mass of dense, green leaves. It is low-growing and only reaches a height of 3 inches. It is extremely drought tolerant and does great in heavy foot traffic areas.

Irish moss – With a soft, spongy texture, Irish moss grows best in moist, shady areas and keeps its short, compact appearance even when regularly stepped on. It forms a dense carpet of miniature, velvety leaves. You’d be surprised how little soil is required for the moss to grow. Varieties such as woodsy Plagiomnium or star moss are both hardy in our zone.

Mondo grass – When you want to keep a green carpet year-round to fill in paving spaces, the dwarf mondo grass variety is a good choice. It grows in full to partial shade. This might be a simple solution in your landscape so you can stay on the same schedule as your grass lawn for watering and trimming.

Small Lobelia – The blue species are the most popular because the flowers are showy and captivating. The small ground cover varieties usually grow about 1 inch in height with white or blue flowers. Be careful not to choose larger lobelia varieties that can grow as high as 3 feet. These plants are good for shady areas and do not do well in hot, dry areas.

Stonecrop/Sedum – Many of the flattest stonecrops form mats along the ground with succulent stems. They easily fill in the gaps around paving stones. There are several smaller varieties that grow a few inches in height. Goldmoss Sedum is a dainty succulent perennial that bears lime-green leaves and yellow, springtime flowers. Dragon’s Blood Sedum has small, succulent leaves that are a dark, purple-red.

Wire vine – A fast-spreading perennial groundcover, wire vine forms a thick mat of tiny, round, glossy leaves. It grows in full sun to partial shade and is drought tolerant.

Groundcover plants are much prettier to fill the spaces between pavers and flagstones compared to weeds. The type of plant you choose has a lot to do with your personal taste and whether you want greenery, flowers, compact, or creeping. Plants can also be grown in the cracks of a stone retaining wall.

Autostone Center has a wide selection of pavers and flagstones. When you are ready to install your landscape design, contact us at:http://www.autostone.top/

Natural Marble

Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from regional or, rarely, contact metamorphism of sedimentary carbonate rocks (either limestone or dolomite rock) or metamorphism of older. This metamorphic process causes a complete recrystallization of the original rock into an interlocking mosaic of calcite, aragonite and/or dolomite crystals.

   The temperatures and pressures necessary to form marble usually destroy any fossils and sedimentary textures present in the original rock.

   Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of very pure limestones. The characteristic swirls and veins of many colored varieties are usually due to various mineral impurities such as clay, silt, sand, iron oxides, or chert which were originally present as grains or layers in the limestone. Green coloration is often due to serpentine resulting from originally high magnesium limestone or dolostone with silica impurities. These various impurities have been mobilized and recrystallized by the intense pressure and heat of the metamorphism.

  Colorless or light-colored marbles are a very pure source of calcium carbonate, which is used in a wide variety of industries. Finely ground marble or calcium carbonate powder is a component in paper, and in consumer products such as toothpaste, plastics, and paints. Ground calcium carbonate can be made from limestone, chalk, and marble; about three-quarters of the ground calcium carbonate worldwide is made from marble. Ground calcium carbonate is used as a coating pigment for paper because of its high brightness and as a paper filler because it strengthens the sheet and imparts high brightness.

  Ground calcium carbonate is used in consumer products such as a food additive, in toothpaste, and as an inert filler in pills. It is used in plastics because it imparts stiffness, impact strength, dimensional stability, and thermal conductivity. It is used in paints because it is a good filler and extender, has high brightness, and is weather resistant. However, the growth in demand for ground calcium carbonate in the last decade has mostly been for a coating pigment in paper.

NATURAL GRANITE

   Granite (pronounced /rænt/) is a common and widely occurring type of intrusive, felsic, igneous rock. Granites usually have a medium to coarse grained texture. Occasionally some individual crystals (phenocrysts) are larger than the groundmass in which case the texture is known as porphyritic. A granitic rock with a porphyritic texture is sometimes known as a porphyry. Granites can be pink to grey in color, depending on their chemistry and mineralogy. By definition, granite has a color index (i.e. the percentage of the rock made up of dark minerals) of less than 25%. Outcrops of granite tend to form tors, and rounded massifs. Granites sometimes occur in circular depressions surrounded by a range of hills, formed by the metamorphic aureole or hornfels.

Granite is nearly always massive (lacking internal structures), hard and tough, and therefore it has gained widespread use as a construction stone. The average density of granite is located between 2.65[1] and 2.75 g/cm3, it's compressive strength usually lies above 200 GPa and its viscosity at standard temperature and pressure is ~4.5 • 1019 Pas.[2]

The word comes from the Latin granum, a grain, in reference to the coarse-grained structure of such a crystalline rock.

Granitoid is used as a descriptive field term for general, light colored, coarse-grained igneous rocks for which a more specific name requires petrographic examination.[3]

Is Decorative Stone Right for Your Landscaping Project?

There are many materials you can choose in your landscaping design and decorative stone is one of the most versatile and luxurious to enhance the natural elements for any home or business. Decorative stone is natural stone used in construction or for ornamental purposes. It gives each landscaping project its own unique, architectural appearance. There are many benefits for its use.

Here are some reasons to consider using decorative stone:

Solid Barrier

Stone creates a solid barrier in your garden or lawn. Whether you want to build garden beds or a retaining wall, drystack stone and granite cobblestones are great options. You can stack stones low or high, long or short. Keep the weeds out and eliminate fungal and insect problems. Depending on how you use decorative stone in your landscaping design, it is an excellent material to control erosion.

Timeless Beauty

It gives a timeless feel to a boundary or terrace. Instead of a fence, stack riverrock or drystack stones to create a wall along a portion of your property or to terrace a hilly landscape. You can also create a stone wall around a patio for a private enclosure. And because stone is weather-resistant, it looks just as fabulous over time!

Ornamental Design

Create a beautiful, ornamental design. Bluestone steppers are a very popular choice when it comes to stones that are used for steps along a walkway. There are also a number of designs for pavers that give an ornamental look to walkways and patios. In your garden, add rock boulders as decorative objects instead of statues. Or use larger aggregates or granite cobblestones as a unique edging along paths or a driveway.

Minimal Maintenance

Stone is hard and durable, requiring minimal maintenance. Lay smaller aggregates along paths or mixed in your garden in lieu of mulch. Aggregates can also be intermixed with paving stones for a casual yet clean look. Aggregates and other stones are long lasting, so unlike mulch, you won’t need to replenish them each season. And when used in areas to replace grass, they help conserve water.

Stone is a great investment and adds a decorative touch to hardscaping. When designing your landscape, remember that stone can mix well with other materials to create a rustic look or it can give solid lines and structure for a well manicured appearance.

Decorative stone for landscaping is available in many shapes, sizes, and colors. Whether you want to use stone in a large portion of your landscaping design or as an accent, Autostone Center has a wide selection to choose for your next project.

Autostone Granite Slab Yard

  Selecting a piece of granite to use for your next home renovation can be a daunting task. It’s often hard to imagine what a slab of solid rock in a slab yard will look like as a countertop in your kitchen, or whether it will be that perfect color for your custom built shower. Picking the wrong slab can be a costly mistake, but we’re here to tell you that it can be easier than you think! Our expert showroom staff are trained to listen to your needs and lend their years of expertise to your selection, but they can help you better if you come prepared.

Here are some helpful tips to help make sure that you pick out a granite that you are going to love for years to come. Picking the right granite for your project is like picking a good tie. Ideally, the pattern and colors of the granite should complement and bring together the colors of the room. To that end, bring samples or pictures of your planned paint color, cabinetry finish, flooring, and any other materials present in the room you are going to renovate. Also, consider the lighting you will be seeing the granite under, if your room has a lot of natural light then what you see is what you get in the slab yard, but if it doesn’t then you need to consider that different granites may look different when viewed under artificial light. Ask our salesmen about the difference! Finally, make sure you pick out the actual slab that will be used in your project.

    Picking samples is one thing, but here at Autostone granite we know that there are often large variations in pattern and color between each individual slab. That’s why we have one of the largest inventories of slabs in China, right on site, so you can have the confidence of personally selecting the slab that will soon become a part of your new home. Come visit us today, and see the Autostone Granite difference for yourself!

Delta Granite Showroom

   While some people come here to Delta Granite with an exact plan for their home renovation, some come simply looking for inspiration. If you want a little help visualizing different ideas for your home renovation, look no further than our expansive Delta Granite showroom. When we say you could live in our showroom, we aren’t kidding! We have examples for kitchen layouts, bathrooms, and other custom room setups for you to look at, touch, and imagine becoming a part of your home.

    Besides our fully realized room examples, our showroom also features a number of samples of different materials and design options that you can mix and match to find your own perfect design. We have a number of examples of, not only granite, but also marble, tile, and even brick, to give you as many options as possible for building a beautiful and long lasting part of your home. Granite is a versatile and durable material, but a kitchen or bathroom project sometimes needs some extra color to make it complete. That’s why we have a wide variety of options for designing custom backsplashes or bathroom accent pieces to give a perfect balance to any room.

   Of course, the most helpful part of our showroom isn’t a room set up or a wide variety of samples, it is our helpful an highly knowledgeable Autostone who will listen to and help you every step of the way. Come in to our showroom and see for yourself today!

Caring for Granite Countertops

    You’ve invested a lot of time and money into selecting the perfect granite countertop for your kitchen. Now it only makes sense to protect that investment. Here are a few simple steps that you can use to make sure that your beautiful new granite countertops stay looking that way over a lifetime of use.

Granite may appear impenetrable to the naked eye, but like any material, it has pores that can let in oils and acidic liquids, like lime juice, which can damage or stain your counter top over time. To avoid this, clean up spills as quickly as possible, especially if you spill anything acidic on marble, which is much more susceptible to corrosion than granite.

Heat can also be dangerous to your new countertop. Granite countertops are made up of a number of natural minerals, which give them their unique appearance and texture. Some of these minerals are more sensitive to heat than others and will crystallize if an excessively hot pot or pan is left on them for too long, leaving a permanent spot of discoloration. To avoid this, simply use a placemat under any hot items or leave them on the stovetop to cool off.

The final threat to your countertop comes from an unexpected place, your wedding ring. Diamonds may be a girl’s best friend, but they can be less than friendly to your new granite countertop. That’s because diamond is actually the hardest naturally occurring substance on this earth, used in industrial stone cutting saws, and can very easily leave deep scratches in your countertop if you aren’t careful not to drag it along the surface. Our recommendation is that you probably usually take your rings off when cooking anyway, and that is the safest course of action for your countertops as well.

Just follow these easy tips, and your countertops will remain a beautiful and functional part of your home for years to come.

Cobblestone Landscaping Design Tips

Granite cobblestones are well known for their beautiful appeal and durability in your landscape. Although one of their most common uses is as pavement material, their versatility makes it easy to choose them for a number of different applications. You can use them for building a retaining wall, creating steps or a walkway, putting an edging along grass, and setting pavers in driveways, courtyards and patios.

Are you planning a project with granite cobblestones?

While planning out that next project, here are some designing tips:

·         Don’t be afraid to use large cobblestones in smaller gardens. They will help your space seem larger. Create a wall with them along with climbing plants and taller shrubbery to create the illusion of a secret garden. Or if you want them to be less prominent, add them to create a charming walkway to your garden.

·         For larger gardens, use them to build a focal point such as a wall with a fountain or in the background for a retaining wall. You can also divide sections of your landscape using them to give each section its own look and function.

·         Incorporate the cobblestones as edging to create a formidable barrier for weeds, grass and mud while adding a level of luxury that can help increase your property value. When doing this keep the top of the stones in the same plane so the edging appears uniform. For best results, dig a narrow trench and then position them in a line or curve with the height you want as opposed to installing them one at a time.

·         Mix and match colors for a stunning effect. Lay them down to get an authentic old world walkway or driveway. Black and gray granite cobblestones look fabulous in high-traffic areas inside and outside of a property or establishment. Combine various shapes and orientations, such as laying cobblestones in a basket weave design, to break up a rather monotonous area.

·         Use only genuine granite for its lasting durability in high traffic areas. Granite will last longer than concrete and other materials, which is why they work so well for driveways and walkways.

·         Start with granite cobblestones for the base in your landscape design, that way you can decide on the amount of impact you are aiming for in your project.

Autostone Center offers the best quality materials for all your projects. And we can assist you in selection and design for both residential and commercial projects.

6 Ways to Landscape with Stone

   Are you thinking of adding stone into your next landscaping project? Stone is a great choice whether you have a luxury backyard setting or a rustic retreat. It can add style and increase your property value. Because it is a versatile material, there are a number of different ways you can use it when designing a landscape.

Here are a few design ideas to landscape with stone:

Create garden beds with granite cobblestones.

The larger cobblestones can make a space appear larger while providing a barrier against weeds, grass, and mud. Stack the cobblestones casually for a rustic look or lay them evenly for a more sculpted look. Change the height of your stone beds to create depth while keeping the consistency of cobblestone for balance.

Lay flagstone for a patio surface or pool area.

Flagstone is a beautiful alternative to a plain, concrete pad. It has an abundant color palate and unlimited pattern options. You can choose from cut or irregular patterns, and use one consistent color or a variety of hues to create the look and feel you want.

Step into your own private space with stone steppers.

Use solid stone steps to create either an elevated or sunken area that gives the appearance of a private space. And if you have a hilly slope, add a stone staircase that leads to a hidden sitting area.

Customize your walkways by adding stone details.

Stone edging or pavers mix well with different materials such as concrete, gravel, or mulch. Consider laying cobblestone or pavers in sections of a sidewalk to break up the concrete and provide visual appeal. Line your walkways for a sculpted look. Or, transition from concrete to stone to emphasize an approach to the door or an area that has a fountain.

Dress up your front entrance with drystack columns or retaining walls.

If you have smaller area, give the appearance of height by stacking drystack stones to form columns. And if you have a large, sloping yard, create a terraced landscape by dividing the levels with drystack retaining walls.

Build a stone fire pit and seating area.

Using pavers, design a round or square fire pit, expand the area by paving the ground, and then frame the area with stone benches. It will be a little extra luxury that makes your backyard space a stylish hangout with friends and family.

Stone is the perfect material to add luxury and rustic elements to your outdoor space. Mix and match stone materials for a dramatic effect or blend materials for visual interest. The combinations depend on the look you want to have and what you feel is right.

Autostone Center has a wide selection of stone to choose from. We can help you decide on the right stone to use in your landscape design. AutoStone is a wholesale stone online store, you'll find any you wanted here!

Make a Statement with a Stone Fireplace

Imagine the statement you make when you add a stone fireplace in your home. It provides an amazing look and focal point when entering a room. It adds natural beauty to your residence. Known for its strength, it is a luxurious option for your fireplace that gives style

and elegance.

    When you add a fireplace or cover an existing one with stone, you get a timeless structure that fits in perfectly with almost any setting. This is because stone mixes and matches well with many different materials and with any taste in decorating that you have in your home. It will enhance the beauty of a room whether it is rustic or elegant, traditional or modern, or of European or Asian influence.

    If you are building a stone fireplace, you will reap the benefit of having upgrades when you put your house on the market. Depending on the design, you will need to determine whether you want to go with a natural or manufactured product. A home with natural stone accents is valued for its unique attributes and recognized for its customization, which you cannot find in most products today. Manufactured stone mimics the beauty of natural stone and is less expensive.

Choose from a Variety of Stone Options

     Whether you choose a natural or manufactured product, there are many choices. Common choices include veneer, limestone, marble, slate, and granite. Each of these has their distinct properties and will provide a different look to your fireplace. While stone is incredibly durable, some options are more durable than others. And you can get it cut with a beautiful shine or showing its natural texture. Depending on the type you select, you will have a variety of styles, patterns, colors, and sizes available that will make your home look truly amazing!

 

  Many people consider marble to be the best option for the fireplace, but it is also the most expensive. Limestone and granite are two of the most popular choices and they offer prices that are affordable for the level of quality provided. All of these have color options that are gorgeous. But sometimes it can be difficult getting the right blend of colors and shapes. Thin stone veneer is another good option to create that right blend and turn your fireplace into a piece of art!

    By working with one of our customer service associates or our outside sales associates at Autostone Center, we can help you with the design and type of stone that is just what you want. If it is a softer appearance you are looking for, we have selections of natural limestone with curved patterns. Or if you want to make a strong impact, we can design a fireplace with rectangle and square patterns, drystack stone, or freeform, irregularly-shaped wall stone patterns. We also can provide custom cut limestone, bluestone, and sandstone for fireplace surrounds.

    What is the statement you want to make when your family and guests come into your home? Let that statement be strong, natural, and beautiful. Contact Autostone Center and get the perfect design and stone for your fireplace.
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