Natural Stone Veneer Blog

When deciding on a natural stone feature it's crucial to take all aspects of the work into consideration. This is especially true for fireplace features with beautiful natural stone chimneys that stand out on the exterior of the home. Here’s four inspirational natural stone chimney designs that are important exterior stone features. 

Connecticut Blend Square and Rec Chimney and Siding.

The great writer Edna Ferber was once quoted as saying:

"We no longer build fireplaces for physical warmth, we build them for the warmth of the soul; we build them to dream by, to hope by, to home by".

We love seeing some of the stone fireplace designs created and executed by our customers and we hope a few of these help inspire you for your next fireplace design. 

Aquidneck Landworks Custom Fireplace Featuring Colonial Grey & Liberty Hill

The increased popularity of natural stone fireplaces has been fueled by the outdoor living trend. Once thought of as secondary, architects, developers, and builders are now including outdoor living spaces as a way to add value and functionality to residential projects. One of the most common features is a fireplace. 

Outdoor Living Space by Stone Solutions Maine

It started with an Instagram post but we were fortunate enough to receive before and after pictures of this brick fireplace getting a stone veneer makeover. Our CT Blend Ledgestone was selected to help brighten up the room in what some call a "rustic-modern" design.

CT Blend Ledgestone Fireplace 

The fireplace is often the centerpiece of any gathering you host at your home. If it's during the warmer months your friends and family might gather around the fireplace or firepit in your backyard for a reunion or celebration. During the holiday season it's usually the interior fireplace that is the center of attention. 

CT Blend Ashlar Fireplace Decorated for the Holiday Season