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  • Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace

    A natural in traditional and rustic homes, a stone fireplace is a solid focal point in any style interior, contributing warmth and character to a space. Multiple options for the size and shape of the fireplace, the type of stone used, and the earthy variations of the material make each stone fireplace truly distinct.

     

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    When choosing what type of stone to use for your fireplace, there are both practical and visual considerations. Limestone or slate, too soft for wood-burning, are popular options for gas fireplaces. For a wood-burning fireplace, choices include polished or unpolished granite, marble, soapstone, fieldstone, stacked stone, river rock, and more. There are thousands of variations in design once the stone is selected; a great deal of the appeal of a stone fireplace is inspired by how the stone is cut and arranged and how the shapes relate to each other in the final presentation. More uniformity and symmetry seems to work better in a modern or contemporary environment while the opposite is true for a traditional space. But, as with anything in design, doing the unexpected can often lead to breathtaking results!

     

    Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace
    Credit: Jan Gleysteen Interiors

    Making a fireplace the focal point of a home starts with where it is positioned. Extending the stone from the floor to the ceiling, or across an entire wall, makes a memorable visual impression. In homes with open levels, extending the stone up two or three levels is a dramatic statement. Whether a three level masterpiece or a humble centerpiece in a cozy family room, a fireplace is always a welcome addition to a home.

     

    Solid Style: Ideas for a Stone Fireplace - Lake Country Builders - 2-sided fireplace
    Traditional Home Magazine, Lake Country Builders, Photographer: Werner Straube

    At Country Club Homes, we stay in touch with the latest custom home design trends to share exciting new ideas with our clients. Contact us today at 203-762-0550 or visit us at countryclubhomesinc.com to learn more about our work.

     

  • Blue and White Dining Rooms

    Your dining room can radiate an ambiance of both modern and classic decor by simply using a blue and white palette. For example in this dining room below everything is white, including the sideboard and vintage Chinese Chippendale chairs. This creates a striking yet lovely contrast to the blue walls.

  • The Black and White Touch

    Black and white may be on opposite ends of the color board, but remember that opposites attract. Country Club Homes gladly demonstrates how a black and white room brings style, modernity and class to any type of home. And because of the versatility of each of the tones, black and white can be used for…

  • Spectacular Stairwells — Beautiful From Top to Bottom

    As custom builders — and artists at heart — we feel it imperative to express how significant an impact a tasteful, charming stairwell can have on any home. Below you’ll see some of the wonderful examples from Country Club Homes as viewed on the blogs recently, and without a doubt, these stairwells are beautiful from…

  • The Vintage Chic Home

    When it comes to the decor of fine homes, those of us at Country Club Homes, Inc. readily use the mantra “what’s old is new again” for design inspiration. Vintage style is a major trend among architects and interior designers these days for all types of homes. The look certainly spells out luxury for new…