Architectural Impact: Elevate Exteriors and Interiors with Manufactured Stone Veneer

Words: Sarah Lograsso
Photos: © Westlake Royal Building Products



Cultured Stone’s Hewn Stone in Arctic

Whether indoors or out, the right material choice can take an ordinary space and turn it into something extraordinary. Manufactured stone veneer (MSV) offers a powerful way to elevate home environments, translating the beauty of authentic stone with streamlined installation, a lighter weight and a more accessible price point.

From a cozy fireplace surround to an outdoor kitchen ready for entertaining, MSV can be used strategically to transform everyday surfaces into eye-catching focal points that radiate warmth, texture and depth. We’ll explore ways that designers, builders and masons can use manufactured stone and brick veneer to add lasting impact through key installation types.

Transform Outdoor Kitchens and Living Areas
The popularity of outdoor entertaining spaces continues to rise, and MSV is a go-to finish for creating a cohesive, built-in appearance that feels just as curated as indoor designs. Cladding kitchen islands and bar backsplashes, defining lounge zones and enhancing patio walls with MSV will add character and durability for withstanding the elements.


Eldorado Stone’s Ledgecut 33 in Sage

Add Texture and Personality to Kitchen Backsplashes
For clients looking for a fresh alternative to tile on kitchen walls and backsplashes, stone and brick veneer offers a textural and organic counterpoint to smooth cabinets and countertops. It’s an ideal solution for eat-in areas or wall space behind open shelving where visual interest is key. With hundreds of textures and colorways available, from soft neutrals to bold, contrasting tones, MSV makes it easy to coordinate with existing finishes while elevating the entire room’s design language.


Eldorado Stone’s RoughCut in Casa Blanca

Bring Sophistication to Fireplaces
Stone and brick have long been associated with the hearth, and for good reason. Wrapping a fireplace in manufactured stone veneer instantly adds a sense of permanence and natural elegance. Whether your client prefers a sleek, modern stack or a rugged, rustic texture, MSV offers a range of profiles and color palettes to suit any aesthetic. Amplify the look by extending it to an adjacent feature wall, creating an immersive design moment.


Eldorado Stone’s TundraBrick in Ashland

Boost Curb Appeal with Exterior Architectural Accents
When it comes to exteriors, strategic stone applications can dramatically increase curb appeal. MSV is perfect for adding visual interest on wall applications, column wraps or chimney chases. Because of its lightweight yet weather-resistant nature, MSV installs easily and quickly, making it an ideal material for both new construction and remodeling projects.


Cultured Stone’s Pro-Fit Terrain Ledgestone in Ethos

Masonry has always played a vital role in shaping architectural identity. With manufactured stone veneer, that role is evolving – allowing professionals to deliver the look of natural stone with greater versatility and value. From indoor retreats to outdoor escapes, MSV empowers designers and builders to bring rich character to any space, one surface at a time.
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About Sarah Lograsso
As Director of Marketing and Product Management for Westlake Royal Stone Solutions, Sarah has successfully coupled her design talents with business acumen to refresh, refine and distinctly position five standout brands—including Cultured Stone and Eldorado Stone—in the North American market and abroad. She continues to provide design direction for the brands’ variety of best-selling modern profiles and trend-forward color palettes while enhancing the prestige of the category among masons, builders, designers, architects and consumers.



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