Patterns

• When it comes to granite, you will need to decide what type of facade to use. Granite typically comes in either relatively smooth colors where flaws are not highly noticeable, or more textured colors where flaws are highlighted like the grain in wood. The smooth option works well on the outside of a house, but on the inside, a textured option of multicolored granite may be a more striking effect.
  
  

Point of Interest

• By focusing on a single tile or stone within the facade, you can create a point of interest that draws the eye and impresses viewers. Granite facades do not need to have the a uniform color throughout the entire surface. Consider installing a strip of accent tiles along a wall or several large, different color tiles that contrast with the surrounding facade.
  
  

Ventilation

• When it comes to outer granite facades, consider installing tiles or paneling that allow for ventilation. This provides a space of air between the backdrop and the facade, which encourages air flow and allows the building to cool off more easily, lowering cooling bills in hotter climates. The ventilated spaces can be filled in with insulation in colder climates to have the opposite effect.
  
  

Decomposed Options

• Decomposed granite is a layer of granite chips that are molded together through a substrate, such as an epoxy. Decomposed granite is not as durable as real granite and may not be suitable for some outdoor applications, but it can resemble real granite and is usually less expensive. Decomposed granite can also provide a weathered or pebbled surface.