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Stone Fabrication for the Home - Beyond the Floor - February 21, 2014

Custom stone fabrication can be used to create innovative and versatile design pieces that bring your dream home to life. See how Picasso Tile & Stonework can add that special touch!

Stone fabrication is a process through which a rough, uneven, and unburnished piece of any kind of stone is turned into a beautiful, polished piece. The gorgeous granite countertop in your kitchen, the marble sink in your bathroom, or the mosaic flooring in your living room, everything is the end result of stone fabrication. Attention to details during this fabrication process can produce really mesmerizing stone surfaces. The pieces made through this process are beautiful, durable, and easy to maintain.

Custom stone fabrication is very effective in creating different pieces that are innovative and versatile in design. Picasso Tile & Stonework specializes in crafting unique indoor and outdoor pieces ranging from trough sinks to fireplaces and artwork pedestals. Check out these examples of our work.


Artistic_Pedastal_-_Picasso_Tile__Stonework.jpgArt Pedestal Presentation

The presentation of artwork is not just about the piece itself but the entire look within a setting. This art pedestal is a perfect way to display this art piece. It is both masculine and feminine. The frame of the sand colored limestone is very clean-cut while the grey waves carved within it are fluid and organic. The artistry of this handcrafted pedestal puts the bronze focal piece on display, complementing the presentation.

Combining art and craftsmanship, this pedestal itself is a piece of art with intricate designs and marvelous finishing. The two muted tones of limestone provide a subtle contrast that is both interesting and pleasing to the eye.

 


Carved_Sink_-_Picasso_Tile__Stonework.jpgCustom Carved Sink

When you're putting together a distinctive look for your kitchen, a custom piece is in order. This sink was carved from a block of Belgium Bluestone. This high quality stone with a perfect finish is very effective in bringing a certain warmth and authenticity to your kitchen or bathroom.

The color of the bluestone is what makes this piece unique created to match the kitchen decor. The hand carved floral design on the face compliments the deco tiles at the stove accent wall.

Stone-made sinks like this one preserve their charm and acquire a patina that integrates perfectly into your modern or classic interior.

 


Rustic_Mosaic__Sink_-_Picasso_Tile__Stonework.jpgOld World Charm

Step into this bathroom and you are transported to another time. Full of old world charm, this unique sink and floor mosaic gives this powder room the little extra punch needed to transform this place from ordinary to extraordinary. Artisans of the past used natural stone to create delicate and detailed patterns and images through mosaics. The mosaic design here reflects an Eastern flavor, reminiscent of Persian patterns picking up the colors of the sink and mirror. Together this combination of elements creates a serene and harmonious atmosphere with a historic flair.

 


Radius_Sink_and_Tile_-_Picasso_Tile__Stonework.jpgRadius Sink and Tile Design

Choosing the right vanity can make or break your bathroom's design. A bathroom vanity that has a unique character and is exceptional in quality is sure to stand the test of time. Here, the radius stone vanity was constructed to contour with the radius wall to which it is connected. This bold stone slab together with the tile to make this vanity a showstopper.

This vanity area has a very minimalist aesthetic with the clean-lined modern counter that is accented by the floor to ceiling, porcelain tile. Accented with the black vessel sink, the floating vanity gives the feeling of a larger bathroom space.

 


Outdoor_Space_-_Picasso_Tile__Stonework.jpgContemporary Outdoor Space

With the trend of merging indoor and outdoor spaces, a fire pit can instantly make your outdoor living area cozy and inviting. This sleek and modern cocktail table brings the warmth close with a built-in fire pit to allow you to warm up your feet without being too close to the flame.

The beautiful fireplace made on a stone slab easily becomes the focal point of this patio, drawing friends and family together around its warm glow. A perfect place to entertain guests or just snuggle on a cool night, this space is made for living.