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Dry Stack Stone Focal Wall

3 years ago

I am looking for recommendations for a dry stack stone to use on our three storey focal wall that sits against the stairwell.

I don’t want the stone to be too narrow because it will look too busy I think.

Something like this.

Comments (16)

  • 3 years ago

    Context is key. What does your house look like? Furnishings? Finishes? Colors? Lighting? Stairs & Railings? Flooring?

  • 3 years ago

    Is there stone on the outside of the house?

  • 3 years ago

    The house will be a new build The house will be modern prairie style. The stairs are open like the photo with glass railings. Windows in front of the stairs. A light fixture hanging in front of the windows. Floors will be a wide plank oak. I am looking for a dry stack stone in a light creams/greys tone. The rest is yet to be determined.

  • 3 years ago

    There will be stone on the exterior skirt of the house all the way around and stucco above. I haven’t selected the exterior stone either.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    Is there another name you'd call this type of interior wall you are looking for? I ask, because "dry stacked stone" is an exterior type wall build, that has been used for eons to hold back soil and define space.

    Like this:



  • 3 years ago

    I’ve seen Jerusalem Grey/Gold split faced used on some higher end houses inside like what you‘ve shown and out and it looks really good. You might want to check it out.

  • 3 years ago

    Dry stack as I know it is just without mortar joints. The stones are mortared on the back and then stacked one on top of the other.

  • PRO
    3 years ago

    "Dry stacked stone" is a method of stacking masonry (stone) without the visual means of the use of mortar wherever it is located, interior or exterior.

    When using stone (masonry) in architecture, it should be used as if it is real stone, with weight and reason; and not random as if it was paint.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    We used dry stack Colorado Buff Sand Stone from Gallagos on the exterior of our house and continued it into our foyer since it connected to the outside walls. This is an old construction picture -- the dry stack continues inside so visible through the sidelites.





  • 3 years ago

    Oh that looks very nice. Thank you. I will check that out. I love the idea of bringing the outside in and having a seamless look.

  • 3 years ago
    last modified: 3 years ago

    A few more, from various stages of construction. We tried to match the mountains behind the home as best we could. All the other boulders used outside were from the neighborhood.




  • 3 years ago

    The original photo looks like white Texas limestone.

  • 3 years ago

    What type of stone is local, or local-ish, to your area?

  • 3 years ago

    We have Limestone about 6 hrs from us. I like limestone and am leaning towards this. Just wanted to see what others used.

  • 3 years ago

    I love that our house's stone looks just like the sandstone mountains behind it, because most of it was from the neighborhood and everything else was purchased to match. Look at your local limestone.


  • PRO
    3 years ago

    It is best to use stone that is indigenous to the area the house will be built as bpathalluded to.