A natural choice for wood houses, stone fireplaces look right at home in a timber frame.
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Most timber homes just wouldn’t be complete without a fireplace, and stone fireplaces are often homeowners’ first choice. If your new timber home will include a stone fireplace,here are the basics behind the hearth.
DESIGN AND DECOR
Stone fireplaces can look rustic or elegant, contemporary or traditional.Stones can be stacked with mortar or without. Different types of rocks offer different colors and textures. Natural stone can be carved or shaped to reflect wide-ranging styles. So, how do you sort through the options?
First, when you’re working with your designer, bring pictures and files showcasing the type of fireplace you have in mind. From there, your architect or designer can sketch ideas based on looks you like, or may recommend that you visit previous home projects or local stone yards to see more options.
As a focal point, the fireplace will set the tone for your home’s interior decor, so take the time to be sure the sketched design perfectly illustrates the style you want. Where you put the fire place in your home is another topic to discuss with your architect or designer, keeping in mind your home’s views, climate and what time of day you’ll use the room with the fireplace.
THROUGH THICK AND THIN
This story is from the November/December 2016 edition of Timber Home Living.
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