We love the beauty of natural materials in construction. Whether it’s a set of salvaged wooden beams or a stacked stone wall, they add a rustic charm to a building. The problem with these materials, for some homeowners, is the price tag. Solid wood and thick stone slabs are a big investment, which can be a barrier to achieving that rustic look. Fortunately, there are faux alternatives that can mimic this look at a lower price tag. Here’s our guide to the best faux materials to help you get started!

Despite what it may sound like, faux interiors aren’t made from cheap or unsightly materials. The way these save on cost while still achieving that natural look is by mounting a thin layer of the natural material (e.g. wood, stone, or brick) onto a lightweight panel or base layer. With a well-made faux material, you’ll barely notice the difference.

Here at State and Season, we stock faux materials from Barron Designs, a supplier creating excellent quality panels, columns, and beams here in the U.S. Their faux panels are made with a high-density polyurethane base and covered with real rock, stone, brick, and wood. They’re lightweight, durable, and easy to install, with a natural and realistic finish.

If you want to create a chic industrial interior without the brick-and-mortar construction of those fabulous New York City lofts, faux brick panels can help. The beauty of faux panels is that you have a lot of choices in terms of colors and finishes. You can opt for deep clay tones or a whitewash finish to suit your own unique style.

Faux wooden beams look like the real deal, but they’re actually made as 3-sided or 4-sided shells with a hollow interior. This makes them lightweight and easy to install, while still achieving that natural look. The best faux wooden beams will have pronounced grains and patterns to mimic real wood, so you can use them in anything from a rustic country cottage or a modern farmhouse style of home.

Barron Designs also supply faux stone and brick columns, which are sleeves that you can install over a basic pillar to mimic traditional masonry. It’s perfect for creating that rustic countryside garden at a fraction of the price tag.

Contact us or visit the State & Season store in Blue Ridge, Georgia to discover a range of faux materials from Barron Designs, and ask our expert advice on how to use them!