Rough-hewn limestone covers the fireplace surround, overmantel, and hearth in this casual gathering area. A thick, solid wood mantel punctuates the rustic facade without detracting from it.
Simple Hearth
This simple fireplace perfectly complements the architecture of this great-room. A single oil painting adorns the mantelshelf, and extending the neutral-color shelf from wall to wall marks the width.
Classic-Style Fireplace
This updated wood-burning unit received a new gas insert and a custom-carved limestone surround with an integrated mantel and hearth. A hinged glass door provides easy access to the flames.
Small and Modern Hearth
It may look like classic masonry, but Fido's lounge is a 4-foot-wide manufactured hearth set into a cultured stone wall. The fire isn't old-fashioned, either: It's fueled by gas logs, purchased separately and vented up a chimney.
Clean-Lined Firebox
The blonde firebrick that lines this firebox is lighter, smoother, and neater than brick used to face a fireplace or chimney. Modern building codes demand firebrick for one simple reason: It withstands heat.
Heat-Releasing Soapstone Surround
A thick layer of soapstone wraps this Scandinavian-style hearth. The stone soaks up the fire's heat and then slowly releases it, warming a room many hours after the flames have died. Rough and rustic here, soapstone can also be smoothed for a softer, sleeker look.
Southwest Fireplace Style
A fresh take on Pueblo style, this massive stone fireplace with a raised hearth and a granite slip reflects the colors and textures of the desert.
Massive Granite Mantel
This 6,000-pound Stonehenge-style mantel came from a mass of 500 tons of reclaimed granite. A cement foundation was built under the mantel to support the weight; steel ties anchor the granite to a cement wall behind it.
White Fireplace
The bright white stone and blue accents of this fireplace emit a cool tone while also bringing warmth and comfort to the modern space.
Inside-Outside Fireplace
This dry-stacked limestone fireplace extends from the living room to the deck beyond the glass.
Fireplace with Custom Millwork
This gas fireplace with custom millwork gives the look of natural-stone masonry.
