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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 ...