As you know, there are several things that contribute to the value of your home. Curb appeal is one of those important aspects of your home that determines its overall attractiveness. Humans have devised all sorts of ways to use stone to decorate, including custom stonework. Let's look at a few ways you can use stonework to improve your home's curb appeal.

1. Steps

The steps leading up to your home can be a powerful place to make a statement with stonework. Natural stone isn't just attractive; it's also a practical choice. Natural stone is slip-resistant and durable. This means that when you use stonework on your steps, you can also make your home safer.

2. Walkways

Similar to steps, walkways can also be improved with stonework. Walkways are a great way to improve the appearance of your home's yard, and they can also be used to protect your grass from being trampled. Walkways provide an obvious intended pathway for visitors to walk on. This can keep your grass more attractive and save you money, as you won't need to reseed dead areas of grass.

3. Water Features

Are you thinking of adding a waterfall or pond to your yard? We have years of experience installing soothing water features of all kinds. Our natural stonework can be used to bring your dream waterfall to life, no matter the dimensions. We can even build one alongside your stone steps to create the ultimate walkway.

4. Outdoor Kitchens

If you're interested in adding useful outdoor living spaces, you're certainly not alone. According to a report by the National Association of Home Builders, 82% of homebuyers want an outdoor patio area. That said, why stop with a simple patio? You can choose to add appliances for the kitchen, countertops, cabinets, fountains, firepits, and more. Turn your outdoor living space into the perfect hosting area for friends and family!

5. Stone Retaining Walls

Have you ever seen walls built into landscaping? Stone walls are another option to improve your home's curb appeal. They can create beautiful edging on your property and interesting landscape features using stonework that matches other stone elements on the property. This helps to give your landscaping a beautiful, cohesive look.

These are just a few ways that natural stone can be used to improve your home's curb appeal. If you're interested in having stone work done, please contact our team at Durable Designs today. We're here for your stone and brickwork needs in Madison County, AL!