Stone and Brick Walls
Built Across Chicagoland

Natural Texture With Real Weight

A stone accent wall or brick accent wall brings real texture into a living room, kitchen or basement. We install natural stone, manufactured stone and thin brick, planned around your outlets, trim and fireplace.

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Why Choose a Stone Accent Wall?

An interior stone wall adds something paint and wood cannot: real weight and shadow. Each piece catches the light differently through the day, so the wall looks a little different in the morning than it does at night.

Stone for a Warm Rustic Room

Stacked stone and fieldstone suit family rooms, basements and fireplace walls. A stone accent wall in the living room gives the space a solid, grounded feel, especially next to wood floors and beams.

Brick for a Loft Look

Thin brick veneer gives the look of an old city loft without a structural brick wall. It works behind a kitchen bar, in a home office or as a brick accent wall in a basement rec room.

How Accent Wall Works Prepares the Wall

Making Sure the Wall Can Carry the Weight

Natural stone is heavy, so the wall has to support it. We check the framing and surface first, and for heavier stone we add cement board and a proper base before the first piece goes up.

Stone That Suits North Shore Homes

Many older homes in Lake Forest and Highland Park use limestone or brick on the outside. Using a similar material inside, around a fireplace or in an entry, ties the interior to the architecture of the house.

THREE STEPS FOR STONE AND BRICK

From Stone Samples to a Finished Wall

Stone looks different in a sample box than on a full wall, so we start with real pieces in your room. Then we agree on the layout and scope before any work is booked.

Share Photos of the Wall

Send photos, rough measurements and a few images you like. Tell us if the wall has a fireplace, TV or outlets that must stay.

Approve the Stone

We help you compare stone or brick samples against your floors and trim. You approve the pattern, grout color and scope.

Install and Finish

We prepare the surface, set the stone or brick and finish the joints. Then we walk through the finished wall with you before the job is done.

What Drives the Cost of a Stone Wall

Natural stone usually costs more than manufactured stone or thin brick, in both material and labor. Wall size, pattern and how much cutting the wall needs around windows and outlets also change the price.

What Raises the Price

Natural stone instead of manufactured stone
Full-height walls and wide fireplaces
Cutting around windows, outlets and corners

Details That Help Us Quote

Wall width and ceiling height
Photos of the wall and both corners
The stone or brick style you like

Matching Stone to the Style of Your Home

The right material depends on the style of the room more than the size of the wall.

For rustic and traditional rooms, stacked stone or fieldstone feels natural and warm.

For a modern room, large smooth stone or light limestone keeps the wall calm and clean.

For an industrial or loft look, thin brick in red or painted white adds character without heavy masonry.

Chicagoland Stone Wall FAQ

Is real stone too heavy for an interior wall?

Not usually, but it depends on the wall. Manufactured stone and thin brick are light enough for most framed walls. Full natural stone may need extra support, which we check before quoting.

Is manufactured stone cheaper than natural stone?

Yes. Manufactured stone weighs less, cuts faster and costs less to buy and install. Natural stone costs more, but every piece is unique and the color runs all the way through.

Do you build stone walls in Lincolnshire and Arlington Heights?

Yes. We work across Lake County, the North Shore and nearby suburbs, including Lincolnshire, Arlington Heights, Libertyville and Deerfield. If you are looking for a stone accent wall near me, add your ZIP code to the quote form and we will confirm.

Can Accent Wall Works match stone to my home's exterior?

Often, yes. Send us a photo of the stone or brick on the outside of your house, and we will look for an interior material with a similar color and texture.