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10 years ago

Want to bring nature into the house. What materials are not going to break the bank to do this? I get strange looks when I say "I want limestone window sills and wall caps!"

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10 years ago
Limestone would work for window sills, however i would highly recommend having them sealed to protect them for limestone is very porous and will take stains quickly. Now bringing in natural to the home, one can achieve this buy bringing in natural colors for the walls and natural materials such as stone for accents. As shown on the fireplace in this picture.

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