Best Stone Options For Luxury Custom Homes In SW Florida
When building a high-end, luxury custom home in SW Florida, many homeowners choose beautiful, natural stone to incorporate throughout their home. Below are a few durable options that work well in our unique tropical climate found on Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, and other SW Florida coastal areas.
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Coral Stone
Coral stone is a great choice for a sleek look. This fossilized limestone offers a stunning, light-colored appearance that will add a touch of class to your luxury custom home. Since it is cool to the touch and slip-resistant due to its naturally rough texture, it can be an excellent choice for lanais and walkways.
It also serves well as decorative accents and backgrounds.
Coral stone offers water-resistant properties that make it ideal for water features like fountains and pool surroundings.
Travertine
A timeless and versatile option, travertine stone is known for its natural texture and durability. Available in soft, neutral tones, it pairs beautifully with high-end architectural styles.
Travertine is the go-to stone for flooring, accent walls, and lanais, because it is heat-resistant and maintains a comfortable temperature, even in the Florida sun. When properly sealed, it provides protection from humidity and salt air. It endures time and does not crack easily.
Marble For Your Custom Home
For homeowners seeking an ultra-luxurious look, marble is an unbeatable option. White marble with striking veining, such as Calacatta or Carrara, is popular for kitchens, bathrooms, and grand entryways. Marble has a natural ability to remain cool, making it an ideal choice for flooring in our hot climate.
Although there is some maintenance required to protect it from etching and staining, its unparalleled beauty and upscale appeal make it a top choice for SW Florida luxury custom homes.
Quartzite
Quartzite rock offers the beauty of marble, only with greater durability. This is a great option for those high-traffic areas like the kitchen floor and countertops. Resistant to heat, scratches, and moisture, quartzite can also handle heat and humidity nicely.
Plus, it has unique veining and color variations that make it a focal point in any room.
Granite
A popular choice for countertops, granite is a classic luxury material that combines beauty with resilience. It is resistant to heat so it can withstand hot pots and pans without scorching. Sealed granite is non-porous, so spills don’t soak in. This makes it easier to clean and more resistant to bacteria and dirt.
Granite is durable and less likely to scratch than other materials.
Offering affordability and many rich colors from which to choose, it is a popular choice for SW Florida homeowners.
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