Cultured Stone Cladding from Boral

Queensland café stands out with inspired French décor

Seeking upmarket European-inspired design, French Twist Café in Indooroopilly Shopping Centre has achieved an elegant, rustic setting with the use of Boral Cultured Stone cladding.

"With the café located in the heart of one of Indooroopilly's largest shopping centres, on-trend design was important to setting French Twist Café apart from other food outlets in such a busy environment. A well-designed space can mean the difference between customers walking past and coming in, and is vital to creating an enticing overall dining experience," said Sultan Amasheh at Oliver & Co Design, who specialises in restaurant fit-outs and designed French Twist Café.

"We wanted to create a relaxing, yet prestigious experience and an interior that would transport patrons to Europe. We were seeking finishes that would add texture to the space, complement the colours of the classic brasserie fare and be a natural back drop for our French-inspired metal, wood and leather interiors," added Mr Amasheh.

Boral Country Ledgestone in White Oak was selected for the walls to add depth, complexity of colour and unique texture. The cleverly engineered stone-like cladding offers a subtle blend of colour that integrates seamlessly with the café's other building materials and lighting.

The end-result is outstanding, according to Mr Amasheh. "The stone walls are the distinguishing feature of the café's design, and have a strong visual impact that brings the whole space together. The feedback has been overwhelming - customers and centre management regularly comment on how relaxing and inviting the space is," he said.

"Boral was great to work with. They recommended a preferred supplier who delivered the project on time and within budget, while complying with stringent and limiting site restrictions. This eliminated the stress on our team.

"Boral also provided us with samples of the stone quickly and efficiently, which gave us more peace of mind than if we had ordered online based on images and brochures. I will definitely be working with them again," said Mr Amasheh.

Boral Cultured Stone is an affordable option for achieving the dramatic visual effect of natural stone. It can be integrated as a finish during building or renovation, and is available in a range of different sized rectangular veneers which can be combined to create a personalised look.

Boral Cultured Stone is available in nine distinct ranges and a wide variety of colours and textures. Engineered to last, Cultured Stone maintains its beauty and strength for at least 50 years¹. Cultured Stone has low routine maintenance and, in most applications, does not require painting, coating or sealing after installation².

¹ Refer to the full warranty available at the time of supply.
² See Technical Information Guide for applications prone to smoke, soot, dirt or water splashing