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​Stone veneer Fireplace Styles

An example of a field stone veneer fireplace with exposed mortar seams.

Stone veneer fireplaces are an aesthetically pleasing addition to any home, both indoors in a living room, bedroom or lounge, or outdoors on a patio. They can also add retail value to your home, and are a source of extra warmth in the winter months. There are several styles of stone fireplaces that can suit your taste, and help create the atmosphere you want for a particular space.


Field Stone
Field stones are an array of natural stones that show up as rocky outcrops in fields and pastures. They come in different colors, shapes, sizes and lusters, or degrees of shininess. According to Standout Fireplace Designs (See Reference 3), field stone fireplaces are not only durable, but also have a distinctively rustic quality, perfect for cabins or French country themes.


Bluestone
Bluestone, also known as Pennsylvania bluestone, is a natural variety of hard sandstone, known for its blue to bluish-green color. The material is a popular choice for outdoor landscaping, and is used for creating walkways and patio flooring. 


Marble
Marble fireplaces are a popular choice for creating both modern and antique atmospheres in your space. Fireplaces comprised of large, According to Fireplaces, different types of marble can help create specific styles. For example, Italian marble fireplaces with dentils and/or fluted columns can help produce a European style, while white marble fireplaces with protruding statues and carved griffin panels can help create an Egyptian motif.


Faux Stone
Faux or fake stone fireplaces are both a less-heavy and generally less expensive option than their natural stone counterparts, one popular faux stone fireplace option is using stone veneers, which are laid over either the existing fireplace structure , or a structure built from materials such as plywood, brick, concrete or drywall.

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