Transitional Design Reimagined with Slatstone

Transitional interior design masterfully blends the comfort of traditional architecture with the clean sophistication of modern finishes. This timeless style values layered materials, soft silhouettes, and architectural balance — an ideal setting for the Martian and Iron Red Series of Slatstone panels.

Why Slatstone Belongs in Transitional Spaces

Slatstone panels bring tactile richness, acoustic warmth, and visual depth — qualities that elevate transitional spaces beyond the ordinary. Whether adorning a curated sitting room, a hotel lobby, or a gallery wall, our vertical volcanic stone panels enhance the architectural language of refinement and restraint.

Crafted from honed volcanic stone and mounted on acoustic felt, each panel serves both aesthetic and functional purposes — offering a timeless backdrop that supports elegant furnishings and contemporary artworks alike.

Material Characteristics That Complement Transitional Design

  • Volcanic Stone Texture: Adds historical weight and natural tactility

  • Martian Series: Warm ochre-red with black flecks, ideal for moody, layered settings

  • Iron Red Series: Deep iron oxide stone on a smooth basalt base, grounding modern silhouettes

  • Panel Format: 1200 × 18 × 12 mm with 6 mm felt backing — rhythmic, refined, and modular

  • Finish: Honed matte — luxurious to the eye and soft to the touch

Ideal Architectural Pairings

  • Color Palette: Taupe, charcoal, brushed brass, ivory, muted green

  • Surfaces: Polished concrete, velvet, bronze hardware, dark wood cabinetry

  • Lighting: Sculptural pendants, layered sconces, soft-glow indirect illumination

  • Design Accents: Arched doorways, tailored upholstery, built-in shelving

Applications in Transitional Interiors

  • Feature walls in curated living rooms or studies

  • Stone backdrops for contemporary classic foyers

  • Dining room focal points paired with mid-century furniture

  • Boutique hotel corridors with sculptural lighting

  • Executive suites that fuse comfort and control


At Slatstone, we believe Transitional design is not about compromise — it’s about harmony. With Martian’s earthy strength and Iron Red’s refined depth, we provide the architectural surface that anchors timeless beauty to the present moment.

architect:
David Oswald
project type:
Interior Design
Terms:
6 month
client:
OceanThemes
Strategy:
Minimalistic
date:
November 22, 2020