Do you want to add architectural details to your home while still keeping a contemporary look? Slate can capture attention while still serving as a backdrop to dramatic colors and other design choices.

Take a look at how this grey slate wall provides drama without any color at all. The textures of the tiles capture the light and create the impression of a variety of shades without any actual change in color. The random layout almost makes it look like wrinkled paper, but with much more personality.

Slate comes in so many different shades and colors and this makes it extremely versatile. For example, without moving away from the grey theme, the photo below shows how making a few changes in layout and tone can change the look of a wall.

Instead of random rectangles, the repeating design wraps rectangular tiles around smaller squares. This look gains emphasis with the darker grey elements added to the design. This wall also hints at a bit of brown with some warmer grey tiles added into the mix.

Slate is not limited to grey. Colors range from brown, black, rusty reds, blues and gold. Collections take advantage of the best mixes of stones to create appealing color palettes.

Slate’s versatile nature allows it to work as flooring also. Because it looks even more beautiful when wet, it’s often used as a backdrop for waterfalls and fountains.

Would you like to learn more about this lovely and varied stone option? Our showrooms in Colorado and Nevada have great selections of slate choices. You may find just the right slate to add personality and drama to your own home.