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Get inspired with these stone fireplace ideas in a range of styles and settings to suit your budget and the style of your interior, from traditional to farmhouse and modern. 

Stone fireplaces consist of either manufactured or natural materials. The colors of this natural stone fireplace blend perfectly into the neutral color scheme of the rest of the room, while a dark stained mantel adds contrast.

Complement an all-white living room with a floor-to-ceiling white stone fireplace. The larger-than-life fireplace in this modern living room adds a textural focal point in this neutral space.

Stone is a versatile material that can work in both traditional and contemporary spaces. The floor-to-ceiling, neutral stone fireplace gives the living room a dash of rugged appeal, while the sleek design leans modern rather than country.

Rather than sticking with a standard neutral color, stone fireplaces can also boast some soothing, cheerful colors. This living room boasts a serene bluestone fireplace that appears smooth and polished—adding some understated elegance to the space.

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. The marble helps add dimension to this contemporary fireplace, surrounded by an all-white mantel and wall.

Create a modern rustic feel with a stone fireplace paired with a streamlined wood mantel. The wall above the mantel in this sunroom family room is decorated with neutral wall art that echoes the earth-toned color palette of the room.

If you like the idea of a stone fireplace, but prefer something more on the subtle and organic side, apply plaster over your existing stone. What started as bubble rock in this mountain home living room was covered in a German schmear, giving a fresh look to the typical stone fireplace.


Granite is a durable, low-maintenance stone that makes it popular for fireplaces. An eye-catching black granite fireplace surround creates a focal point in this living room decorated with caramel and gold accents that pick up on the cream and caramel notes in the stone.

Complement a midcentury modern living room with a warm stacked stone fireplace. This stacked stone fireplace has a minimalist feel that is softened with staggered plant ledges holding trailing vines.

Give your living room a European-inspired feel with a pale golden-toned stone fireplace wall. Finish with white grout to match a streamlined limestone mantel for a warm transitional look.