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By: Sarah West on Sun Aug 24, 2008

A stone fireplace can not only be functional but it will become a beautiful focal point to any room. It does not matter which style you have decorated your home in they will add to the appearance and be suited to any decorating style. If you want rustic or elegant it doesn’t matter these fireplaces will fit perfectly and never look out of place.

The stone fireplace can be simple with just plain stones used or it can be detailed with designs in the stone itself.

There is a wide selection of fireplaces to choose from when you want stone and the budget you have will help make the decision for you. Each has its own unique look and can be put into a unique design for the theme of the fireplace to match the theme of the room it is being utilized in.

Stones used in the stone fireplace

• Limestone
• Granite
• Rock
• Stone
• Marble

The type of stone chosen will have an affect on the color options available to you. If you are looking for a stone fireplace to soften the look of the room then granite in a natural color with flecks of other colors within it are a great option. To achieve a more dramatic effect river stones are larger and come with built in color variations. The most popular stones for these fireplaces are granite and limestone.

Stone fronts can be put onto older fireplaces to give them a more modern look and match them to the décor of the home. The options for the stone fireplace are designed to give a variety of functional and gorgeous choices. There is White statuary marble, hand carved marble and Italian Marble to chose from as well.

A stone fireplace is the right addition to every home no matter which one you choose.