Timeless Go-To Neutral Stone Paving & Tile Colors

Neutral colors are in and now—and natural paving stone is a favorite material that designers and their clients love. The enduring style of natural stone offers an outstanding look for any interior or exterior design project. Installing gorgeous neutral stone tile or paving enlivens indoor and outdoor spaces with high-impact results that are always on-trend.

Incorporating neutral-colored natural stone into design projects offers timeless style and practical maintenance. Neutral tones bring seamless versatility to contrasting color palettes and can effectively elevate any space on their own. ORJIN STONE provides the highest-quality natural stone to clients nationwide, helping them find the appropriate product to complement any project. Each finely-crafted stone has been selected for quality and aesthetic.

Go-To Neutral Color Palette for Paving Stone:

• Soft creams: Think Ardeo™ Limestone to create a clean and bright aesthetic
• Warm grays: Check out Barone™ Limestone for style, durability, and a modern, sophisticated look
• Light grays: Go with house-made Corbin™ Limestone for a sleek and contemporary option with an incredibly versatile finish
• Hints of cream and honey: Find it in Tupelo™ Limestone, a textured neutral with a touch of warmth and a favorite for both rustic interiors and earthy landscapes
• Subtle grays and muted pastels: Look to Laurel™ Sandstone, for a natural look with a color palette that is reminiscent of a prairie landscape

Since 2012, ORIJIN STONE has worked with designers, builders, architects, stone masons, homeowners, and landscapers to realize their visions. Neutral colors may be trendy right now, but they have always been a go-to with professionals, and the neutral color palette is here to stay. Informed by years of industry expertise, we compiled our top 8 reasons why neutral natural stone paving will always be relevant.

1. Perfect for Layering Textures and Hues

The subtle tones in natural stone paving provide the perfect backdrop for layering other textures, hues, and shades. This highly-adaptable material is favored by designers and architects for its ability to complement a wide range of other colors. The neutral tones allow design elements to work together and highlight landscaping features or materials like wood, metal, or glass.

2. Versatility with Any Color Palette or Style

Natural stone pairs beautifully with both contrasting color palettes and similar tones. The natural stone’s soft and fresh tones vary from cool to warm, bringing an earthy, clean, and sophisticated look to rooms and outdoor spaces. The results are stunning when paired with bold, vibrant hues or as a neutral base for striking details to stand out or to create focal points.

3. Indoor, Outdoor, and Everything In-Between

The neutral tones in natural stone paving create a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. Neutral colors offer design flexibility for connecting transitional spaces like entryways, mudrooms, and hallways. The soft blend of neutral colors in natural stone transforms outdoor areas and environmental hardscape features into remarkable and functional spaces.

4. Adaptability Across Architectural Style

Neutral paving stones allow for flexible design choices and can be used in contemporary, rustic, or traditional settings and are highly adaptable to aesthetic preferences and architectural styles. From Minimal, Mid-Century Modern, Craftsman, or Prairie Style to Farmhouse or Cottage—the perfect paving material and color palette can be found in natural stone.

5. A Blank Canvas for Design

Neutral natural stone provides a solid foundation for showcasing other building materials, outdoor furniture, textures, and landscape colors. It enhances the beauty of surrounding elements, allowing chosen accents and design features to shine. This quality makes neutral stone particularly effective in outdoor settings, where it can complement the natural environment and the home or building exteriors.

6. Unmatched Quality and Value

Investing in quality materials that have the longest life span is a smart investment. The premium natural stone hand-selected by ORIJIN STONE is comprised of highly durable varieties that are resistant to water absorption and damage from freeze-thaw cycles. Natural paving stone has been used since the beginning of time and will never go out of style or lose it’s value.

7. Easy Maintenance

Neutral-colored natural paving stones are beautiful and practical. Their ability to hide dirt and stains means they require less frequent cleaning. When they do need a touch-up, they clean up well, maintaining their fresh and bright appearance. This easy maintenance makes them a popular selection for busy households and outdoor spaces exposed to the elements.

8. Bright and Spacious

The neutral colors of natural stone brighten spaces and make them appear larger and cleaner. They help smaller areas feel light and airy and more inviting. Lighter neutral stone can increase the reflective quality of natural light to create a welcoming and open atmosphere. Natural stone redefines spaces into well-loved and welcoming environments become favorite gathering areas.

Neutral stone paving is the essential, go-to material elevate any project, whether the goal is to make a beautiful space look amazing or to increase value with the highest-quality product. Find your favorites in ORIJIN STONE’s expansive selection of gorgeous neutrals in patterned paving stone as well as custom stone tile. Browse our featured photos, finishes, coordinating products, or contact us to inquire about a product.