While brick and tile fireplaces have their time and place, stone fireplaces are stunning additions to a home. From cast limestone to stacked marble, nothing heats up a room like a beautiful stone fire surround.
You can decorate around a stone fireplace by adding artwork above the fireplace, styling the mantel with decor objects, or updating the fireplace surround and tile on the firebox floor or hearth for a more contemporary look.
To help you discover the best option for your home's style, we gathered up the chicest stone fireplace ideas for every taste.
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Ledge Stone
Stone fireplaces consist of either manufactured or natural materials. This fireplace in the living room designed by Amy Leferink incorporates the latter.
The natural colors of the stone blend perfectly into the neutral color scheme of the rest of the room.
Capping off the display is the floating wood mantel that beautifully complements the textured materials surrounding it.
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Fieldstone Fireplace
This fieldstone fireplace from Milk and Honey Life brings a rustic feel to a corner of the minimalist living room.
Fieldstones are rocks collected from fields. Because they do not have naturally flat sides, the stones are usually minimally shaped to fit together before installation.
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Enameled Sheetrock
In this living room from Amy Leferink, this sheetrock stone in hues of gray and white adds an understated, elegant twist to a small fireplace.
The enameled finish was professionally installed (she doesn't recommend trying to attempt that feat yourself).
The white cabinet surround helps transform the smaller fireplace into a larger, more functional structure.
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White Stone Fireplace
The larger-than-life fireplace in this living room from Mindy Gayer gives a rugged, rustic feel to this mostly-white space.
The various sizes of stone were layered and adjusted to fit together seamlessly, and it effortlessly functions as the focal point of the room.
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Dark Stone Fireplace
The dark stone fireplace in this cabin from Hannah Tyler Designs has dark tones that work perfectly with the wood plank walls, giving a natural feel.
The fireplace extends to the ceiling, even ending at a slant to match the roof.
Additionally, the fireplace makes its home in a cozy corner—giving a perfect base to arrange the rest of the room around.
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Bluestone Fireplace
Bluestone is a generic term for describing limestone, sandstone, or even architectural concrete in blue-gray shades.
In a coastal home by interior designer Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions, a scene-stealing bluestone fireplace takes center stage in the center of the room.
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River Stone Fireplace
River stones create a modern farmhouse-inspired fireplace. In this cozy living room by Morse Design, waterworn rocks were carefully assembled to create a unique yet cohesive surround for the fireplace.
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Floor-to-Ceiling Fireplace
This living room from LA Designer Affair strikes the perfect balance between modern and rustic.
The floor-to-ceiling, neutral stone fireplace gives the living room a dash of rugged appeal without feeling countrified.
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Black Marble
If you're going for something more polished than rustic, then opting for a stone fireplace with a marble mantel is an ideal way to go about it.
This living room by Whittney Parkinson Design features stunning brown built-ins and comfortable furniture, yet the black marble adds a dose of drama that is hard to miss.
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Colorful Stone Fireplace
Rather than sticking with a standard neutral color, stone fireplaces can also boast some soothing, cheerful colors.
This living room from Jessica Nelson Design boasts a serene bluestone fireplace that appears smooth and polished—adding some understated elegance to the space.
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Marble Fireplace Surround
The star in this traditional living room by Britt Design Studio is the marble fire surround. Its mesmerizing pattern turns what could be an ordinary-looking fireplace into an eye-catcher.
The additional wood columns forming the mantel build on the sophisticated look that pairs well with the marble.
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Limestone Fireplace
Limestone is a highly heat-resistant and durable stone that is relatively easy to clean making it an excellent choice for a fire surround.
In this stylish living room decorated by Whittney Parkinson Design, a herringbone pattern fireplace with limestone surrounding mantel brings on the cozy.
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Painted Stone Fireplace
Creating a cozy living room around an outdated, stone fireplace can feel nearly impossible. But that does not mean you are stuck living with unflattering.
This transformation by Julian Porcino of Home Consultant uses neutral paint to refresh a fire surround.
If you plan on updating your firebox too, you will need a paint that can withstand up to 1200 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Faux Stone Fireplace
If you love the look of a stone fireplace but aren't as big of a fan of the cost, a faux stone fireplace option is a perfect solution.
This fireplace from Leclair Decor looks like heavy concrete, yet is actually two separate pieces interlocked together and painted to give a stone-like appearance.
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Modern Fireplace
Cast limestone fireplaces do not have to be crazy ornate to make an impact. In this home by Cathie Hong, a modernist-inspired fire surround in a deep shade of black exudes timeless style.
A black fireplace screen practically disappears for a minimal look.
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Marble Fireplace Surround
If you are looking for a no-regret design idea guaranteed to stand the test of time, you cannot go wrong with a marble surround.
An example is this fireplace brimming with enduring style in a chic home by Emily Henderson.
The marble helps add dimension to the fireplace, surrounded by an all-white mantel and wall.
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Rustic Stone Fireplace
In this living room by Becca Interiors, the rustic stone fireplace is the focal point.
While this type of fireplace could look dated, the addition of a wooden mantel paired with a contemporary art piece makes this space feel cozy and woodsy but still modern.
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Plaster Stone Fireplace
If you like the idea of a stone fireplace, but prefer something more on the subtle and organic side, you can opt to apply plaster over your existing stone.
Interior designer Emily Henderson took that approach while updating her mountain home's living room.
What started as bubble rock was covered in a German schmear, giving a fresh look to the typical stone fireplace appearance.
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Black Granite Fireplace
An eye-catching black granite fireplace surround is the focal point of this living room from Amy Leferink of Interior Impressions.
The white-walled living room is decorated with caramel and gold accents that pick up on the cream and caramel notes in the stone for a cohesive look.
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Stacked Stone Fireplace
A tall gray stacked stone fireplace with black built-ins on either side creates a focal point in this modern rustic living room from Jessica Nelson Design.
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Mixed Materials Fireplace
Tyler Karu Design + Interiors modernized this classic Boston brownstone living room with a striking black stone fireplace with clean lines and an integrated black iron wood stove.
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Stone Firewood Niche
This rustic stone fireplace from Ashley Montgomery Design includes a built-in niche adjacent to the firebox for convenient firewood storage.
An exposed wood ceiling and earth-tone accents add a cozy feel to the space.
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Midcentury Stone Fireplace
This midcentury stacked stone fireplace from Louis Duncan-He Designs has a minimalist feel that is softened with staggered plant ledges holding trailing vines.
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Stone Fireplace Wall
A pale golden-toned stone fireplace wall adds character to this transitional living room from Marie Flanigan Interiors.
White grout between the stones adds definition and an old-world European feel, while a simple limestone mantel adds a modern feel.
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Rustic Stone Fireplace
Arbor & Co. flanked the firebox of this rustic stone fireplace with black iron firewood storage racks that are both practical and decorative.
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Black Flagstone Fireplace
Michelle Berwick Design paired black flagstone and charred wood to create a dramatic modern rustic fireplace in this Canadian cabin living room that gives it a contemporary feel.
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Linear Marble Fireplace
A classic light gray marble surround and a shiplap wall gives this linear fireplace from Becca Interiors a transitional feel that complements the neutral toned family room.
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Painted Stone Fireplace
If you aren't a fan of your rustic stone fireplace, consider transforming it with a DIY paint job.
Blogger Annie Diamond from Most Lovely Things painted her stone fireplace black to tone down the rustic look.
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White Quartz Fireplace
A simple white quartz fireplace surround frames a modern linear fireplace in this finished basement from Michelle Berwick Design.
A walnut wood mantel and built-ins add warmth and echo the Eames lounger and midcentury modern coffee table base for a stylish and cozy feel.
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Pale Stone Fireplace
Arbor & Co. paired a pale stone fireplace with a chunky natural wood mantel and a wood-burning stove insert to create a focal point in this modern rustic living room that is finished with multiple tones of wood and outfitted with comfortable furniture for a family-friendly feel.
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Monumental Stone Fireplace
This outdoor fireplace from Brian Brown Studio has a monumental black stone face for a dramatic, modern look.
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Stone Fireplace TV Niche
A built-in TV niche above the linear firebox lends a polished modern feel to this wide floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace from Louis Duncan-He Designs.
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Minimalist Stone Fireplace
A minimalist black stone fireplace creates a timeless focal point in this modern neutral living room from Ashley Montgomery Design.
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Painted White Stone
Blogger Annie Diamond from Most Lovely Things gave a rustic fireplace a fresh look with a DIY paint job in white that blends into the wall color.
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Golden Honey Stone
A floor-to-ceiling golden honey-toned stacked stone fireplace adds warmth to this bright Los Angeles living room from Home Consultant.
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Transitional Fireplace
Becca Interiors topped the rustic large stone fireplace in this transitional sitting room with a thin wood mantel, adding a large painting on the wall above to soften the look.
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Does a stone fireplace hold heat longer?
A natural stone fireplace tends to hold the heat longer than other kinds of fireplaces, helping to keep the room warmer for a longer time.
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Are stone fireplaces still in style?
Stone fireplaces range from rustic to modern to traditional, and will always be in style. You can update a rustic stone fireplace with paint or a modern mantel. Modernize a traditional marble fireplace by styling the mantel or wall above with contemporary art and decor.
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What is the best color for a stone fireplace?
The best color for a stone fireplace depends on your existing decor and preferences. You might choose a golden honey tone for a modern white living room; a gray stone for a rustic interior; or sleek black or white stone such as marble or granite for either a traditional or contemporary space. Complement a vintage fireplace with antique tools and accessories.