8 Stone Accent Wall Ideas to Increase Your Home’s Curb Appeal
By: Hannah Warne
When considering options for your home’s siding, you might be looking at all of the classics: wood, brick, stucco, and fiber cement. But luckily, your siding selection doesn’t have to be all or nothing. Instead of choosing a single siding solution, consider adding an artful stone accent wall to complement your preferred siding and home’s architecture, add depth, and introduce an organic, natural element that stands out.
Read on to explore our favorite stone accent wall ideas to get inspiration for your exterior upgrade.
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#1 // Natural stacked stone with siding
Stacked stone adds a rustic, mountain feel to your home — no matter the locale. With natural edges and multi-colored hues, this siding offers a refined and modern take on classic stone siding. Ideal for accents like pillars, chimneys, and smaller exterior walls, it will infuse any exterior with an organic, elegant finish.
This siding also pairs perfectly with our favorite paint shades, from neutrals like Gray Matters or Urbane Bronze by Sherwin Williams to nature-inspired hues like Evergreen Fog by Sherwin Williams or Hale Navy by Benjamin Moore. It also coordinates with other natural finishes like wood, copper, or steel, offering a versatile addition to your exterior.
#2 // Stone siding with copper accents
Pairing two complementary — yet unexpected — design elements, like stone siding and copper roofing can give your home a distinguished, unique look. River stone is a quaint take on traditional stone siding, thanks to the curved shapes and mixed hues of beige, gray, and brown. Perfect for cottages or Tudor-style homes, this siding style instantly adds a charming and inviting feel to the exterior.
Offsetting the traditional feel of the river stone with a more industrial element, like aged copper roofing, creates a beautiful balance between classic and modern. Adding bright and airy hues like Seapearl by Benjamin Moore and White Duck by Sherwin Williams creates a contrast that results in a timeless, eye-catching exterior.
#3 // All-white siding and stone
Just because you want to incorporate stone in your exterior, you don’t have to forgo a monochromatic look. To achieve a timeless, tonal look, first identify your exterior paint shades. Then, select stone accents within the same family for the ultimate monochromatic palette. While you can choose any hue, opting for light and airy tones will help you achieve a bright and bold finish.
For example, pairing off-white stacked stone with a few of our favorite white paint shades — like Snowbound and White Snow by Sherwin Williams — delivers a warm, welcoming exterior that is equal parts airy and elegant.
#4 // Rustic stone entryway
Accentuating your entryway is easy with a thoughtful stone accent wall. Surrounding your front door with beautiful, aged stone instantly draws the eye and creates a stunning focal point. Especially when offset by modern elements like black-frame windows and glass double doors, this approach to incorporating stone delivers a breathtaking exterior.
To add an even more stylish finish, incorporate other natural elements like wooden pillars, flagstone tiles, and a beautiful neutral hue like Seapearl by Benjamin Moore. In the example above, we especially love that the rest of the home’s exterior features painted brick. The combination of the two siding materials adds extra texture and dimension.
We always recommend sampling and testing paint colors before committing. Factors such as natural lighting, undertones, and your property’s fixed elements will have a significant impact on how a color will appear on your exterior. Our friends at Samplize offer extra-large 9 x 14.75 inch peel-and-stick paint samples of the colors we love for exteriors. Order your ‘Real Paint, No Mess’ samples from Samplize here.
#5 // Monochromatic painted stone siding
If you’re looking to incorporate a stone accent wall more subtly, look no further. Painting the stone to blend in with the rest of the exterior seamlessly creates texture and dimension. From afar, everything blends for a cohesive look, but up close, the stone accent wall adds visual interest and a unique design detail.
While common exterior shades like white, gray, or greige are all beautiful choices for this approach, you can also think outside the box and consider moodier hues. Here, our design team recommended Andiron by Sherwin Williams. This rich, deep olive tone pairs beautifully with wood and copper design accents and highlights the stone accent wall’s natural texture for a mid-century modern-inspired exterior that pops.
#6 // Statement-making mixed stone siding
Stone accent walls instantly give your home warmth — but that’s especially true with colorful mixed stone. This dynamic option brightens up the exterior and adds storybook charm to any home. White mortar also helps the stones’ colors pop even more, adding dimension and depth.
To emphasize the stone’s color and texture, consider pairing the accent wall with a natural hue like Aegean Olive by Benjamin Moore and a neutral accent shade like Black Beauty by Benjamin Moore. These colors ensure that the stone remains the focal point, allowing it to stand out and instantly captivate attention.
#7 // Matching stone entryway and retaining wall
Coordinating multiple stone accents throughout your exterior creates coordination that will stand the test of time. Adding stone around your front door draws the eye to your entryway and creates a natural focal point. When using an all-neutral color palette of white-washed brick and Alabaster by Sherwin Williams like in the design above, stone is an ideal way to enhance your exterior.
Using the same stone for your hardscaping makes your entire exterior feel intentional and well thought out. A stone retaining wall accentuates your beautiful landscape design and the light hue of the stone makes the vivid green of the plants and grass seem even more lush.
#8 // Wraparound stone siding
The ashlar-style stone siding used above has a flat, rectangular look similar to offset brick. This traditional style blends organic shapes and finishes with uniformity, offering the best of both worlds. The resulting look easily complements any architectural style, making it a smart choice for homes of all types.
Because of its versatility, ashlar-style stone can also be used in nearly endless ways. Here, the stone accent wall at the entryway adds drama by emphasizing the height, making it feel impressively grand. Stone siding also wraps around the lower portion of all exterior walls. The final look is cohesive, rustic, and elegant.
Upgrade your home’s exterior with the perfect stone accent wall
Whether you prefer the charming appeal of river stone siding or want a sleek, monochromatic exterior, a stone accent wall will help you accentuate your favorite exterior features. Perfect for all aesthetics, this design detail adds amazing depth and drama to create a home exterior that stands out.
Ready to get started on your stone accent wall for your home or business exterior? Instead of doing all the design work yourself, our virtual design services help you get started! Once your design is complete, you’ll receive your customized design deliverable with everything you need to transform your home. Begin your project today!
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