Stone wall features can cost a pretty penny. ... When dry, add textured spray paint over the entirety of the foam, which will give your pieces the visual texture of real stone.

— Carleton Varney, president of Dorothy Draper & Co., Inc. in Palm Beach, Florida. More: Shelf Life: Creative Ideas for Clever Storage. Mimic Real Materials “Textures will work in any room ...

Incorporate calming sculptures of natural stone or metal to anchor the space, complemented by the soothing sounds of a small fountain. Introduce greenery in textured planters and wooden elements to ...

As for American designer Stephen Burks, he’s fashioned ultra-expressive table mirrors out of colourful natural stone, proving that even the smallest pieces of marble can make a big impression.