Exploring Popular Stone Veneer Styles

At Matera LLC, we're passionate about bringing high-quality stone veneer to your home or commercial projects. We work with trusted brands like Fond du Lac Natural Stone, Dutch Quality Stone, Buechel Stone, MSI Surfaces, and others to offer a diverse selection of natural and manufactured options. Whether you're aiming for a rustic charm, modern elegance, or timeless durability, our product lines cater to every style. These selections not only enhance aesthetics but also add value with their low maintenance and versatility.

Ledgestone Options
Natural & Cultured

Ledgestone remains one of the most sought-after stone veneer styles—and for good reason. Its horizontally layered, hand-hewn appearance creates captivating texture and depth, with light and shadow playing across the surface throughout the day. Whether used on a cozy living room accent wall, a dramatic fireplace surround, an outdoor kitchen, or an entryway column, ledgestone brings a perfect balance of rugged natural beauty and refined elegance. It’s timeless, versatile, and works beautifully in modern, rustic, transitional, or farmhouse designs.

Natural Ledgestone

Fond du Lac Natural Stone

When clients want authentic, quarried stone that carries the true character of nature, Fond du Lac Natural Stone’s ledgestone is often our top recommendation. This premium limestone veneer features a dimensional, tight-fit pattern with piece heights ranging from 2.5" to 5", lengths from 6" to 20", and depths of 0.75" to 1.25". The color palette is subtle yet rich—soft beiges, warm buffs, cool grays, crisp whites, golden tans, and hints of earth tones that blend light and dark for a sophisticated, multi-dimensional look.

Because it’s genuine natural stone, every installation is unique, with subtle variations that add warmth and personality. It’s incredibly durable, naturally weather-resistant, and ideal for both interior focal points (like living room walls or fireplace surrounds) and exterior applications where it ages gracefully over time. Homeowners love how it creates a grounded, inviting atmosphere without feeling heavy or overwhelming.

Explore the full Fond du Lac collection and see project examples at their official site: www.fonddulacstone.com.

MSI Stacked Stone Collection
Modern Texture Made Easy

For homeowners craving clean, contemporary lines with serious 3D depth, MSI's Stacked Stone Collection is one of our favorites. These pre-assembled ledger panels create a seamless dry-stack look without messy grout lines, making installation faster and the finished result strikingly modern.

Available in popular 6" × 24" panels (plus smaller corner and mini sizes), the collection features natural materials like marble, quartzite, slate, and travertine. Standout options include

• Alaska Gray: Cool split-face grays for a sleek, industrial vibe.
• Gray Oak 3D Honed: Mid-tone grays with varying depths for subtle sophistication.
• Golden Honey: Warm quartzite tones that add inviting richness.

Freeze-thaw resistant and durable, these panels shine on indoor accent walls, fireplace surrounds, kitchen islands, backsplashes, and even exterior details.

Explore the full MSI Stacked Stone Collection here: https://www.msisurfaces.com/backsplash-tile/stacked-stone-collection/

Interested in bringing one of these looks to your home? See our available MSI options at materastone.com/product-lines

Cultured Stone
A Convincing and Practical Alternative

For projects where weight, budget, or installation speed is a concern, cultured (manufactured) ledgestone delivers nearly identical visual impact with added practicality. These engineered stones are lighter, more uniform in sizing, and often easier to install on a wider variety of substrates.

Popular cultured ledgestone lines include Dutch Quality Stone, Cultured Stone® by Westlake Royal, and Eldorado Stone—all of which offer deep textures, realistic color blending, and impressive shadow lines that rival natural stone. Many are Class A fire-rated, making them excellent choices around fireplaces, and they come in a wide range of colorways from cool contemporary grays to warm rustic earth tones.

Whether you’re updating a basement media wall, adding character to a bedroom headboard feature, or refreshing an exterior façade, cultured ledgestone gives you that premium hand-stacked look with greater flexibility and often a lower overall cost.

Westlake Royal Cultured Stone
Authentic Beauty, Made Practical

Westlake Royal Cultured Stone is a trusted favorite for homeowners and installers alike. Their manufactured stone veneer perfectly mimics the look and feel of real quarried stone—without the weight, cost, or installation challenges of natural stone.

The collection features deep, realistic textures and rich color blends that look hand-crafted. Popular styles include:

• Pro-Fit Ledgestone – Clean, stacked lines in warm earth tones for a modern or transitional vibe.
• Country Ledgestone – Rustic, irregular profiles with natural variation for cozy, timeless appeal.
• Fieldstone – Organic, rounded shapes that bring classic countryside charm indoors or out.

Lightweight, easy to install, and backed by a 50-year limited warranty, Westlake Royal Cultured Stone works beautifully on fireplace surrounds, interior accent walls, exterior accents, and entry features. It’s durable, low-maintenance, and adds instant sophistication to any space.

Explore the full Westlake Royal Cultured Stone product line here: https://www.westlakeroyalbuildingproducts.com/stone/cultured-stone/our-products

Fieldstone and Stream Stone
Rustic Natural Appeal

Fieldstone and stream stone bring that classic countryside charm—think old farm fences, winding paths, and smooth river rocks. Their irregular, rounded shapes and organic textures create a warm, nostalgic feel that's perfect for adding character without overpowering a space.

We love using these styles for house accents like porch pillars, entryway features, fireplace surrounds, accent walls, or lower wainscoting—anywhere you want earthy depth and timeless appeal.

Buechel Stone Fieldstone Collections

Buechel Stone's natural fieldstone veneers are a standout choice for authentic rustic looks. Pieces range from 3" to 16" with mosaic patterns in rich, weathered tones:

• Ozark Fieldstone: Burnt browns, tans, blacks, grays, and reds for a robust, patina-rich vibe.
• Whispering Pines: Moody blues, greens, and browns for shadowy, forested depth.
• Oiled Nubuck: Warm buffs, creams, and earth tones for inviting coziness.

Pair with Buechel's river rock accents for that gentle stream-stone touch—smooth cobbles that add beautiful contrast.

These durable natural options excel on fireplace surrounds, interior accent walls, or exterior house details, blending seamlessly for a "collected over time" aesthetic.

Explore Buechel Stone's full fieldstone and river rock collections at their official site: www.buechelstone.com.

For stream stone elements, Buechel's river rock collections like Blue Ridge or Byron add smooth, cobble-like features in similar earthy palettes, perfect for blending with fieldstone in landscape or water-feature designs.

Contemporary Stacked Stone Panels

MSI's stacked stone panels are modular, easy-to-install ledgers that create a seamless, contemporary stacked look. Available in sizes like 6" x 24" or mini 4.5" x 16", they're made from marble, slate, travertine, limestone, or quartzite for indoor/outdoor use.

Popular choices include Alaska Gray (cool grays with textured split-face), Gray Oak 3D (mid-tone grays with varying depths for modern flair), and Colorado Cream (beige and brown tones for warmth). These panels are freeze-thaw resistant, durable, and ideal for accent walls, backsplashes, or exteriors, offering 3D dimension without grout lines.

Top 5 Places Homeowners Love Using Stone Veneer

1. Fireplace Surrounds Hands down the #1 choice. A stone veneer fireplace instantly becomes the heart of the living room, creating a cozy, inviting focal point that draws everyone in on cold evenings. Whether floor-to-ceiling dramatic or just the surround and hearth, stone turns a basic fireplace into a stunning centerpiece.
2. Exterior Front Elevation & Entryway Nothing boosts curb appeal faster than stone on the lower façade, around the front door, or on porch pillars. It gives the house a solid, high-end look that stands out in the neighborhood and makes coming home feel special every day.
3. Kitchen Accent Walls & Islands More homeowners are wrapping kitchen islands or creating full-height backsplashes and range hood surrounds with stone veneer. It adds luxurious texture, warmth, and durability—turning the kitchen from functional to magazine-worthy.
4. Interior Accent Walls A single stone veneer feature wall in the living room, dining room, master bedroom, or home office creates instant drama and depth. It’s perfect behind a mounted TV, as a headboard backdrop, or just to break up a large blank wall—delivering high impact with minimal square footage.
5. Entryway & Foyer Walls First impressions count! Stone veneer in the entry or foyer sets an elegant, welcoming tone right when guests (or you) walk through the door. It makes the space feel grand and finished, turning what’s often an overlooked area into a memorable statement.

These five applications consistently deliver the most satisfaction—and one of the highest returns on investment—of any home remodeling project. According to the latest industry reports, manufactured stone veneer ranks among the top improvements for resale value, often recouping 95% or more of the cost at sale.

Learn more about the impressive ROI stone veneer offers in these key areas: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value Report – Manufactured Stone Veneer