They are sturdy looking, rustic, warm, and intimate.
We feature some notable ideas in different categories so without much ado, read on.
Although stones are very flexible and durable materials, the following stones are the go-to choices for stone fireplaces.
36 stone fireplace ideas
Nothing lights up a home than a beautiful and cozy fireplace.
Stacked stone fireplace ideas
The raw beauty and elegance of stacked stone is unmatched even for fireplaces.
This one here is a fireplace wall made of stacked fieldstones.
Outdoor stone fireplace ideas
Setting a stone fireplace outdoors might be the coziest nook in the home.
The traditional look of wood and fire, surrounded by intimate seating, is enough to upscale a home.
This contrast brings a lot of natural tones and earthy contrast.
The contrast of natural tones also proves to be a good touch.
This is another farmhouse, rustic look but with the modern flair of a mounted TV.
This brick stone fireplace wall gives that distressed look that is popular in Southern styles.
The wood mantle along with rustic accent decors provide separation for the electric fireplace and the TV.
The warm tones of the living room also add to that rustic touch.
The TV and the fireplace are the focal points of this room, and their placement is on point.
Stone fireplace surround ideas
Encasing your fireplace in a stone surround makes it a real eye catcher.
Stylish and rugged, you have everything in place.
Stone fireplace wall ideas
Fireplace walls are exemplary.
They still have the raw, jagged edges of natural stone and their natural colors also are unmatched.
The wood mantle is also a great touch along with the retro artwork lined on top.
This one provides a cozy look in a backdrop of rolling waves.
This one here is a clean combo for wood and stained, cut flagstones.
And because it is a bit elevated, the fireplace as the focal point is greatly emphasized.
Stone fireplace mantel ideas
Adding a mantel to a fireplace is not just for decorative purposes.
It also gives separation to the decors and the fireplace itself.
It is directly mounted on the stone wall where minimal accent decors are cleanly lined.
The stone style extends to the hearth, so everything looks clean and cohesive.
This look gets it perfectly.
The mix of herringbone and interlocking patterns offer a glamorous look to this traditional fireplace.
They are made of tightly, interlocked wooden boards in narrow, vertical lines.
The combo of stone and wood is unparalleled, so a stone and shiplap fireplace is just phenomenal.
The combination of lighter gray walls and white window trims evoke such a relaxed and rustic mood.
Using the right tone of furniture makes all these cohesive.
This one is a prime example of how dainty and classy an all-white stone fireplace would look like.
Natural stone fireplace ideas
Nothing beats the authentic beauty of natural stone fireplaces.
This lodge style central fireplace is a haven that is hard to forget.
It is elegant and the multi-colored granite stone offers a cool corner to this warm toned living room.
This one is the epitome of a warm, cozy, and intimate corner fireplace.
It offers a modern ambiance and acts as a transition between the living room and the dining area.
The mix and match of materials here offer a Mediterranean look like no other.
For stone fireplaces, you could make a more contemporary statement from stone fireplace walls or surrounds.
The addition of warm toned neutrals gives it an overall polished look.
It is homey, cool, and intimate at the same time.
They are usually made of bricks and natural stone slabs but nowadays, they can be upscaled through staining.
For a lodge style stone fireplace, this stone slab, stacked fireplace is an old school touch.
The iron casing of the traditional fire and wood fireplace is also a delight to see.
Cultured stone fireplace ideas
Cultured stone, as the term implies, are not natural stones.
Here are some ideas to consider if you want a cultured stone for your fireplace.
This hearth fireplace is made of multicolored cultured stones that look like large, stacked river stones.
This other one here features cultured, jagged, granite interlocking stones.
FAQs
How much does it cost to put up a stone fireplace?
For one, a stone veneer fireplace costs $60-80 per square foot.
Natural stones are more expensive at $100-300 per square foot.
A whole masonry fireplace, including materials and labor cost would cost you $3000-6000.
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Does a stone fireplace add value to your home?
As a matter of fact, any fireplace would give you a 100% ROI for their total cost.
Having a stone fireplace is extraordinary because the look alone already exudes warmth.
It is rustic, low-key elegant, and inviting, all at once.
With all of these, we could say straightforwardly that having a stone fireplace is worth the shot.