This inviting living room showcases a stunning stone wood-burning fireplace that serves ... is crafted from simple grey slate ...

However, there’s also a case to be made for a moodier design. “A darker fireplace can provide depth and create a larger looking fireplace wall,” says Mollen, the CEO of Stone Textile Studio.

And when it comes to fireplace design, natural stone is simply the most elegant, durable, and efficient material around. Natural stone retains heat better than just about anything out there ...

Someone like Rita Henry, at Distinctive Mantel Designs ... For the brick fireplace shown here, she wrapped the whole thing in tile. AFTER: The stone tile runs wall to wall, creating a dramatic ...

“We wanted our bathroom to respond to the rest of the house, not only the wood but also the floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace in the family room,” said Jennifer, a freelance design writer.

“Typically, they’re surrounded by marble, tile or stone ... fireplaces. Our clients, the entire market, are moving toward contemporary and modern styles.” The modern approach to home ...