Stone Yard Q and A with the Experts
A Conversation with Mitch Brean, Head Designer
by Staff
Are there any trends you are seeing in the industry?
The post-pandemic era has witnessed a significant shift towards outdoor space, driven by customer demand and the satisfaction derived from these experiences. Businesses have embraced the addition of outdoor areas to expand their revenue streams. Outdoor experiences are now established expectations and businesses are looking for ways to move beyond just providing the space but creating the outdoor experience through design.
Clients seeking luxury experiences are looking for customized and one-of-a-kind elements in their outdoor spaces. The integration of beautiful fire elements can extend outdoor moments, creating warmth and ambiance. Water features add an exciting and unexpected touch, enhancing the overall design. Custom, stone-like planters create and set dramatic moods and act as captivating statement pieces while providing needed function and practicality.
The shift towards outdoor spaces presents an opportunity for brands to create exceptional experiences for their customers. By incorporating thoughtfully designed outdoor elements, businesses can elevate their spaces, cater to customer demands, and provide a unique and luxurious environment for their clientele.
How does Stone Yard, Inc provide for and advance those trends?
Stone Yard, Inc enhances and elevates outdoor spaces visually, functionally, and esthetically. It helps businesses expand and uplift their outdoor spaces and tell the story of their brand through luxury, customized, high-end, statement pieces.
Stone Yard, Inc collections encompass the entire space and design project resulting in a cohesive outdoor space with delightful visionary element - completely customized for your specific project. This means that Stone Yard, Inc elements such as trash cans, furniture, fire features, and planters can be seamlessly integrated, resulting in a complete custom look rather than an afterthought. This comprehensive approach ensures that all components of the outdoor space align with the overall design vision, enhancing the aesthetic appeal and functionality of the area.
Stone Yard has the flexibility to incorporate various types of products into the design. Whether it's fire features, water elements, custom furniture, planters or d?(C)cor accessories, we can integrate a wide range of products to meet the unique needs and preferences of each client. This versatility allows for a personalized and distinctive outdoor space.
How have the designs of your products (or a specific line of products) changed over the years?
We offer timeless statement pieces that evolve and adapt to current trends because they are a harmonies combination of both traditional and contemporary styles. Stone Yard, Inc crafts timeless and durable pieces that exude elegance, ensuring longevity in both their durability and timeless design.
Is your (specific product) customizable? If so, can you tell me about the possibilities?
With over 30 years of experience, Stone Yard, Inc is an industry pioneer offering fully customizable products. Our unmatched creative process incorporates any design request into our collection, resulting in truly unique and one-of-a-kind pieces. Using hand-applied finishes and commercial-grade materials like GFRC and Fiberstone, our products boast stone-like texture and intricate detailing. Our proprietary process guarantees clients receive a project-specific design with unparalleled creativity.
Can you tell me about the different project types of your products (or a specific product) can be applied in? (Streetscapes, Resorts, Commercial Retail, etc...)
Outdoor spaces are undergoing a remarkable transformation, prioritizing statement pieces and creative processes over mass-produced items. Luxury hotels and establishments strive to leave a lasting impression by crafting awe-inspiring designed spaces that reflect their unique brand identity. Stone Yard, Inc caters to these needs, delivering distinctive statement pieces and focal points for outdoor designs. Additionally, retail and restaurant establishments are investing in exceptional outdoor spaces, incorporating elements such as planters, fire tables and bowls, outdoor tables, and water features to create beautiful and memorable environments for their guests.