The timeless beauty and versatility of stone fireplace designs make them a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor fire spaces . . . . .
Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria, Germany
Stone has been a favored building material for centuries and has been used to
create everything from cottages to castles . . . . . and tombs to temples. It's lasting quality and durability are unparalleled!
The Taj Mahal, Agra, India
The wide range of colors and textures that can only occur in a material that is
manufactured by nature demonstrates why the beauty of stone has inspired artists
and architects, alike, for hundreds of years.
Stone
naturally occurs in an amazing variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures. That, in conjunction with its ability to be manipulated by man through various
finishing processes such as tumbling, honing, or polishing, gives it a versatility
and appeal to satisfy virtually every taste!
to the unmistakable artistry of a stone fireplace design by master stone artisan, Lew French,
in the two examples pictured below -- including the creative use of driftwood in a stone hearth (below right)
for a beach cot- tage on Martha's Vineyard . . . . .
As a building material for outdoor fireplaces, stone has no equal. It is ex- tremely durable
and virtually maintenance-free. It is designed to withstand the harshest of elements with
minimal wear. Frequent exposure to sun and rain will not fade or discolor it. As it weathers
over time, its beauty and character are only enhanced.
From the standpoint of lasting quality, durability, and timeless beauty, you will never go wrong with a stone fireplace design for your home or patio. It will add real value to your home and pro- vide countless hours of enjoy- ment for you and your family each year.
As the largest and most popular fireplace type featured on this web site, our extensive collection of stone
fireplace designs has been carefully ar- ranged in a convenient online Guide for quick and easy reference.
With more than 2,000 inspiring fireplace photos, virtually every stone type and design style is covered. The
Stone Fireplace Designs Guide
is the fast- est way to navigate the myriad of stone hearth categories and topics featured on our site. It is
specifically designed to help you find the stone and style that is right for you in the shortest time possible!
To access the Guide, simply
click here
or go to the "Stone Design Guide" tab on the navigation bar along the left side of any web page on this site.
For even more in-depth coverage and outstanding examples of stone fireplace designs, please visit
our sister site,
www.Top-Stone-Fireplace-Designs.com,
which expands upon the information in the Guide. A comprehensive Directory devoted exclusively to stone mantels and surrounds -- many from top designers around the world -- it is the
largest of its kind on the world wide web!
Whether rustic or refined, traditional or contemporary . . . or anything in between . . . each has a special look and feel all its own that makes it a favorite. What's yours?
YOUR Favorite Stone Fireplace Designs
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