Is this trend over (stacked stone)?

Susan
by Susan
I'm in the Toronto area. We are thinking of doing one of these 2 looks with our fireplace. The full wall would be easier. FYI we don't have the wall of windows in the part wall room picture
  8 answers
  • Sharon Sharon on May 07, 2017

    I think stone will always be in fashion as a fireplace surround, I like the floor to ceiling or the photo of the above the mantel treatment. If you are looking to resell your home in the future - I would not do the full wall, it doesn't have as great appeal.

    Just look at all those 70s homes with full brick walls, people trying to decide what to do.

  • Gma Kirk Gma Kirk on May 07, 2017

    The full wall will be a good bit more expensive, and would be a LOT of stone. It's also something to consider you may tire of it. In my opinion, the first is a better option, but it is YOUR room, so in the end, yours is the only option that truly counts.

  • Diana Cooper Diana Cooper on May 08, 2017

    Definately fireplace!

  • Nancy Gramm Nancy Gramm on May 08, 2017

    I really like the first picture and it would probably look the least dated in years to come.

  • Carey Conzett Carey Conzett on May 08, 2017

    I can't help myself. I am addicted to natural/rustic looks so the full wall gets my vote. I never get tired of it.


  • Judy Judy on May 08, 2017

    I like the full wall too....don't like the over the fireplace...does not look balanced....to top heavy. Plus if you use real stone...remember the weight.

  • Rbr14946817 Rbr14946817 on May 08, 2017

    over the fireplace. Other is definitely too much rock.

  • RICKAZ RICKAZ on Mar 29, 2022

    I would have put the stacked stone under the mantle, with stucco above. My next best would be floor to ceiling, but just the width of the fireplace and not the entire wall.