Natural Stone Design: Transform Your Space with a Fireplace Wall!

A fireplace is more than a source of warmth; it's the heart of a living space, where family and friends gather to create memories! Extending your fireplace into a natural stone accent wall is an excellent way to set the tone for your living space, while combining elegance, functionality, and charm. Natural stone offers design possibilities to suit any aesthetic. Its unique patterns and textures bring a sense of authenticity and a connection to nature, creating an atmosphere that feels luxurious and inviting. These three projects feature natural stone fireplace walls in different collections, and show how you can incorporate one into your own interior or exterior design. 

Old New England Wall Ledge and Mosaic Fireplace Wall

Each of the five main natural stone veneer patterns adds a unique decorative touch to natural stone projects, especially when combined with the skill and craftsmanship of masons. Sometimes, to achieve a particular look, patterns are combined--and the fireplace wall featured in the photo above is a great example. Old New England Wall Mosaic pieces, with varied sizes and shapes, combine with the smaller, stackable Ledgestone pieces to add texture and a deeper range of earthy tones to the accent wall. You can learn more about how each pattern affects a project's color range and variations here! 

Colonial Tan Roughly Squares & Rectangles supplied by Outdoor Escapes of New England

The fireplace wall in the photo above serves as a TV backdrop, in addition to an accent: a trend we talked more about in a recent blog post. Incorporating Colonial Tan Roughly Squares & Rectangles adds a sleek, modern look, with a combination of brown, tan, and light grey (and a hint of shimmer in the sunlight) to this unique exterior space! With some protection from the elements to enjoy a variety of outdoor entertainment, Division One Landscaping coordinated this natural stone feature with other elements of the exterior design (including smaller accent/seating walls and an archway) creating a consistent color scheme and look throughout the property.

Old New England Rounds Fireplace Wall

When you extend a fireplace wall with natural stone, it goes beyond a focal point to establish the atmosphere of the room. The project (above) features Old New England Rounds, which have earthy tones similar to Old New England Wall, but with rounder shapes, varied texture, and a more weathered appearance, to add characteristic New England waterside vibes to the living space. You can catch a glimpse here, too, of how the natural stone fireplace wall complements other natural materials in the wood accents on the wall (on the left) and along the steps (to the right of the photo.)

In addition to the visual appeal, natural stone fireplace walls are durable investments that will last for decades, retaining their beauty and value. These features are more than just design elements—they're a statement of style, warmth, and sophistication. Whether you aim to create a rustic retreat, a modern oasis, or a timeless classic, extending your fireplace wall with natural stone will elevate your living space and make it memorable.

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