Ingenious Ways to Use Pebbles in Your Home
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Incorporating pebbles into your home can make it appear different and stylish, while bringing a certain earthiness to your decor. Pebbles serve multiple purposes since they can not only be used as a flooring material, but also as decorative elements – they come in all shapes, sizes, and colours. These are truly low-maintenance and do not always require expertise in laying out. Here are some clever ways to use them as a decor accessory in the home, bathroom and garden.
Another smart placement of pebble mats is near the sink area in the bathroom (or kitchen) where you routinely spend a considerable amount of time. It is solid and adds a unique character to the interior. It is resistant to mildew and a minimalist addition to each bathroom (or kitchen) with its simple form and contemporary design.
In this chic bathroom, pebbles are used in place of traditional flooring. A few wooden boards laid out strategically help in breaking the monotony of single-coloured pebbles and add to its rustic charm.
Pebbles on walls
A pebbled wall panel for decorating the wall like in this breezy corner makes for a unique and different artwork; something you could try for the walls in your home. The pebbles shown in the picture are polished ones. You can set up artificial (glass) pebbles or natural (polished or unpolished) ones, as per your liking.
A pebbled wall panel for decorating the wall like in this breezy corner makes for a unique and different artwork; something you could try for the walls in your home. The pebbles shown in the picture are polished ones. You can set up artificial (glass) pebbles or natural (polished or unpolished) ones, as per your liking.
This is yet another elegant and stylish use of large pebbles hung above the bed on the wall space behind it. Their colours ooze comforting warmth and instantly accent the overall monotonic decor of the room.
Pebbles in the garden
In the garden, each stone is set in mortar to form different patterns infused with creativity. Mortar acts like an adhesive to hold the pebbles in set patterns. While creating a solid flooring is all about skill and labour, laying out pebbles is relatively easy. One can lay out pebbles in the garden in a myriad creative ways to add contrast to an otherwise simple and rustic-looking space. Moreover, you don’t always require skilled labour for this, so it’s easy on the pocket, too.
In the garden, each stone is set in mortar to form different patterns infused with creativity. Mortar acts like an adhesive to hold the pebbles in set patterns. While creating a solid flooring is all about skill and labour, laying out pebbles is relatively easy. One can lay out pebbles in the garden in a myriad creative ways to add contrast to an otherwise simple and rustic-looking space. Moreover, you don’t always require skilled labour for this, so it’s easy on the pocket, too.
Here pebbles are installed in place of growing a full-fledged lawn. This garden space is created by using a combination of small natural stone blocks, moss, plants and pebbles. It instantly brings a feeling of Zen. What an amazing space to meditate, for the spiritually inclined.
A pebbled water feature
An indoor or outdoor water feature is an eco-friendly way to add instant beauty to your personal space. Placing pebbles in the bottom of the water feature is a very effective way of keeping the water clean and fresh as it actually traps sediments present in the water and stop its traces from rising to the surface. Pebbles also provide a conducive surface for beneficial bacteria to grow. These bacteria break down impurities in the water so it stays fresh longer. If outdoors, it also serves as a great source of drinking water for birds and pets.
An indoor or outdoor water feature is an eco-friendly way to add instant beauty to your personal space. Placing pebbles in the bottom of the water feature is a very effective way of keeping the water clean and fresh as it actually traps sediments present in the water and stop its traces from rising to the surface. Pebbles also provide a conducive surface for beneficial bacteria to grow. These bacteria break down impurities in the water so it stays fresh longer. If outdoors, it also serves as a great source of drinking water for birds and pets.
Placing fountain tops on pebbles is an effective way of preventing dangers of slipping around open water features (if you have kids in the house). The pump and water cistern are beneath the pebbles and what is visible is an area of wet pebbles with elegant fountain tops. The sight and sound of water falling from the fountain soothes both the visual as well as aural senses.
You can place pebbles to form the bed of a small pond or river stream outdoors. The sound of water falling on the pebbles effectively masks adjacent traffic noise and maintains a small footprint. It also prevents formation of algae (a common issue in all water features) by maintaining good pH balance. Although pebbles of various shapes and sizes work in a water feature, the best are rounded ones that are about 1 inch in diameter. Do scrub them clean with fresh water before adding them to your water feature.
Read more:
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Read more:
A Beginner’s Guide to the Japanese Tea Garden
10 Unique Options for Your Floors
Tell us:
Did we convince you to use pebbles? If yes, tell us how you plan to go about it. If not, we would like to know what’s holding you back. Write in Comments below.
A pebble mat placed outside the bath area makes the floor anti-slip. It is a unique way of making sure your wet feet are dried quickly and the mat itself requires almost zero maintenance. Additionally, it also presses the pressure points on the soles, so it works equally well as an acupressure tool. In short, you get free foot massage after every shower.