For years, granite has been a staple stone in interior and exterior designs. One of the most interesting facts about it is that, even being such a high demanding stone, two slabs of granite will never look the same as each other. Each slab is unique in its own way. But what if you want to be even more unique and invest in an exotic granite slab? What options do you have?
That’s what we’re going to try an answer in this article. We will talk about colors and designs with a focus on trends for 2022, so you can stay ahead and structure a modern project.
We will start talking about the trends in broader strokes, and then giving some examples of colors and designs.
Looking for more kinds of granite in order to make your mind? We’ve got you covered! There are many colors of granite available out there, so there possibilities are endless. Read our definitive guide on granite countertops to know more!
Exotic Granite Slabs: Trends
2022 will bring back the nature theme to the design world. With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic in sight, people will step back outside and experience nature once more. In home decor, it couldn’t be different. Especially when talking about the selection of stone for your countertop, which is literally a piece of nature inside your home.
The nature theme brings back earthly tones to the table, especially with several tones of brown and pinkish red. Dark blue and green compliment the otherwise pastel tone of the pallets, and everything is tied together in the end with golden variations of yellow.
Pastel Tones
The minimalistic pastel tones are always a good choice, but they will be even better in 2022, following the trend. Especially the tones that goes more towards beige and yellow will be an amazing addition.
In the exotic department, we have some options such as the Barricato Dark L4. A wonderful mix of grey and golden tones with an exquisite, intricate pattern.
Blue Tones
In 2022, blue will represent the sky, so they tend more towards heavier shades. Some excellent exotic choices would be the Angra Blue Brazil, a heavy based blue design complimented with white and the Blue Bahia, which is a wonderful mixture of blue and gold, precisely as the trends suggest.
Grey Tones
Gray is also getting back in style, representing the rocks we can find in nature and following the trend. A very exotic choice of granite in that case, especially for those more akin to a less vein oriented look, is the Cygnus Brazil.
Honed x Polished Finish
When dealing with an exotic granite piece, the choice between honed or polished finish in very important.
The polished is perhaps the most popular finisher choice, giving the granite that shiny look many homeowners look towards. However, the polished finish can often change the color and feel of granite, lessening the “natural stone” look.
If you’re going for an exotic granite slab, you’re going with it for a reason. That reason is the aesthetic appeal of a truly unique and innovative visual, which can be changed by the polished finish.
For that reason, the honed finish is often the right choice when working with exotic granite, preserving the feel of natural stone and enhancing their natural beauty.
The honed process can be stopped at any time, giving it several options on how the end product might look. Is up to you to choose one that you like the most.
Veins and Patterns
For a while, granite pieces of a single color dominated the market. Now the veins and intricate patters are getting back in style. That fits the nature theme of future trends very well, since nature is nothing but a blend of different colors and weaving of complex patterns.
Choosing the right patter is the most important part of choosing a granite slab and something that should be well considered before making a decision.
You want to have a granite countertop that will best fit into your interior design project. With so many options, you are sure to find something that will make you satisfied. Just remember to compliment things and find a balance between intricate and minimalistic patterns.
For example, if you’re going for a more “clean”, less colorful approach, maybe you will find that a simpler patter of granite is a better fit for your project.
The thing is, what often characterizes a slab of granite as exotic, is precisely their highly intricate patterns. That’s why they are such a good fit for 2022 nature colorful trends.
But, or course, is always something to be thought about and planned. Maybe a very exotic piece, with a complex weave of veins, is a good fit for a more classical ambient. Only you can decide.
Exotic Granite Slabs: Where to Buy it?
The hardest part when it comes to exotic granite slabs is precisely that.
As we mentioned, each slab of granite is unique. That means that at any given point, you have virtually an infinite amount of options of slabs to choose from. Well, at least and infinite as the amount of suppliers you have available.
A good place to start is to choose a supplier that you already trust. On their selection, you can search for the more exotic options that are aligned with your vision.
If you happen to be around Sarasota, in Florida, we here at Eagle Stones would be happy to help you not only choosing an exotic granite slab, but with every other natural stone maintenance and need you may have.
Give us a call anytime at +1 941-227-2000 or through our email at sales@eaglestonesusa.com to schedule a free visit from one of our professionals.
