Stone fireplaces can enhance any home's style. If you appreciate the old-world character of cobblestone, there's no need to keep it outside and underfoot. Using the stones to frame your fireplace draws the eye to the texture when matched against sophisticated, traditional decor.
For a nostalgic touch and increased function, consider a fireplace with a lifted foundation. Storage underneath makes chilly trips to the woodpile a thing of the past, and a fireplace crane gives a great place to cook up a meal over the open flame.
Stunning Slate Hearth
When it comes to high ceilings, go high-impact. Extending stone from the first floor into the rafters draws attention the room's to strong architectural features.
Stone Veneer Fireplace
Dress up a drab hearth with stone veneers. The manufactured product adds the warmth of stone to a room, but at half the price. Firebox brick liners also give an authentic appearance without the hassle and high cost of laying bricks.
Cozy Country Fireplace
With its charming blend of form and function, this fireplace complements the home's cozy country ambience. Converting the standard style into a two-sided fireplace during the remodel spreads the warmth and opens up the space.
Arched Hearth
If you long for the look of an arched fireplace but fret over the cost, it's easy to work around it. Simply arch stonework around your existing square firebox and cover any revealing metal under the curve with matching stone.
Bold Fireplace
Daring stone fireplace designs can help break up bland white walls. If you plan on building up, consider building out into the room for a strong impact and an older look.
Salvaged-Wood Mantel
Give your new fireplace a kick of green and some historical character by using salvaged materials. Reclaimed wood makes for a perfect mantel atop aged stone, and an antique hearth railing crowns the look.
Firebox Cover
Trap out drafty air and cleverly disguise your firebox in warmer months with a cover. This one, constructed from acid-washed copper, brings out the warm tones in the surrounding stone and adds to the room's rustic decor.
High-Drama Hearth
A fireplace stretching to the ceiling is eye-catching, but stone contrasting with walls adds drama, especially against rich wood paneling. Create unity between the two materials by incorporating them into one another. Staining or painting the mantle a color to blend with the walls is an easy option.
