Sandstone is a beautiful choice in accent work for homes and offices. When used it lends muted and rich tones to the overall design of walls, floors, countertops and backsplashes. The end result depends entirely upon the shade and grain of the stone chosen. Warm sandstone tones will add a sense of well being to the home. Natural imperfections in grain and color lend their hands to the one of a kind feel sandstone offers so freely to consumers.

Painted Sandstone Backsplash
Using colors and a theme that matches the area you are working in, try painting designs on the sandstone. For an Italian inspired scene, try painting a vineyard with grapevines and stone walls trailing off into distant rolling hills. A simple country kitchen idea would be adding a rooster, hens and harvest produce with a barn in the background. Diluting the paint to the strength of watercolor will help the finish seem aged. Seal with a clear matte sealant and add a layer of wax over the top.

Wet Sandstone Backsplash
Use a high gloss sealant to add a wet look to the sandstone. This looks especially nice on the darker colored tones.

Patchwork Sandstone Backsplash
Cut sandstone leftovers into pleasing shapes and patterns and apply them in a patchwork pattern. Fill the empty areas in with a coordinating grout. This treatment makes good use of scraps that would otherwise be thrown away.

Initial and Crest Backsplash
Using a saw made for cutting stone craft your family's initials out of sandstone. Get really creative by cutting out your family's crest. If you do not know your crest, it can be found online by searching your last name and looking for the correct image. This takes some skill and may be best left to a professional rock cutter.

Contrasting Lines Backsplash
Cut contrasting colored sandstone into strips and line them up across the backsplash. The colors can be drastically different or you may opt for a milder approach and gradually step down in shades. If you place the darkest colors at the bottom and work your way up to the lightest it will seem more natural.

Sunburst Sandstone Backsplash
Use differing shades of sandstone strips to create a beautiful sunburst in the center of the backsplash. Alternating between one dark stone before every light colored stone will add depth and make the rays seem more realistic.

Recycled Mixed Stone Backsplash
Mixing other beautiful stones in the backsplash will give a real treat for the eye. This method is an excellent way of using up scraps of stone leftover from other projects. A mosaic effect is especially nice when a contrasting grout is used between each stone. Be sure to seal the