If you’ve been looking at interior trends for 2026, you’ve probably noticed that we’re moving away from “flat” designs. Homeowners and boutique builders are leaning much more into textures that have some soul—and nothing does that quite like natural stone.
Lately, we’ve been seeing some incredible uses of Fusion quartzite and Carrara Bardiglio mosaics. But as painters, we’ve also seen how easy it is to get the “surrounding” details wrong. Here is how to make sure those big-ticket stone features actually shine.
Why Fusion and Bardiglio are Leading the Way
There is something about Fusion quartzite that feels like a piece of art. It’s got these deep, sweeping veins that can look almost like a landscape. People are now using it for full-height feature walls in living rooms or even as custom furniture tops.
On the other hand, Carrara Bardiglio marble mosaics are bringing back that classic, sophisticated look. The mix of those moody greys and crisp whites in a mosaic pattern adds a layer of “quiet luxury” to a bathroom or entryway that you just can’t get from standard tiles.
The Missing Piece: The Right Paint
We often tell our clients: The stone is the hero, but the paint is the stage.
You can spend a fortune on a beautiful slab of quartzite, but if the wall colour next to it has the wrong undertone, the stone can end up looking dull or “off.” For example, if your stone has a subtle blue vein and your paint is too yellow, the whole room feels conflicted.
At Barras Painting, our job is to make sure that doesn’t happen. We don’t just “slap on a coat of white.” We look at the lighting in your specific room and how the paint finish—whether it’s a soft matte or a subtle sheen—interacts with the texture of the stone.
Let’s Get the Match Right (On Us)
We know that picking the right shade from a thousand tiny swatches is stressful. That’s why we include a free 1-hour colour matching session with a specialist for our clients.
We’ll sit down with you (or your builder), look at your stone samples, and find the exact Dulux shade that pulls everything together. It’s about making sure your renovation looks as good in person as it did in your head.
Start Your Project
If you’re planning a renovation or finishing off a boutique build in 2026, we’d love to help you get the finish right.
Get in touch with the Barras Painting team for a quote, and let’s chat about your 1-hour colour consultation.
