Stone Corner Fireplace Designs... Vastly Versatile!
Stone corner fireplace designs continue to be exceedingly popular today . . .
. . . Extremely versatile, they can be crafted from a wide range of
stone types
in a nearly infinite array of sizes and configurations!
Their corner positioning efficiently maxi- mizes the use of a room's space and en- hances the view of the
flames in the
firebox
from almost anywhere in the room. Clearly the focal point of any space it occupies, a corner fireplace de- sign also lends itself well to the effi- cient spatial arrangement of furniture in the room.
As shown in the numerous and beautiful images below -- most of which were captured by the highly professional
and extremely talented Roger Wade Stu- dio -- the variety of different looks available is almost limitless.
Though pre- dominately traditional in style, the diversity of the designs is wide and varied!
For example, the stone texture in the following two designs is dramatically different. On the left, the
relatively flat and smooth surfaces of the split-face stones contrasts sharply with the more rounded stones
and deeply recessed mortar joints between each stone in the design on the right.
Similarly, the two designs that follow exhibit a relatively smooth and flat sur- face with rather unique
coloration (left), versus a more textured look with deeply recessed joints between the stones (right). However,
the example on the right uses a very calculated combination of stone sizes and textures within the same design.
For example, the stones at the base are larger and more substantial -- becoming progressively smaller as they
rise -- with small rubble stones reaching toward the ceiling. In addition, large smooth-faced, wedge-shaped
stones, called
voussoirs,
accentuate the top of the firebox opening for dramatic effect. Note also the double wood mantel shelves in the
example at left, while the design on the right is completely devoid of a mantel shelf, so as not to obstruct the
hand-crafted beauty of the voussoirs above the firebox.
The beautiful corner fireplace design that follows -- though relatively simple in form -- is "framed" by
a magnificent series of massive peeled logs extend- ing skyward and stained a deep, rich brown color. Tying it
all together is a matching log mantel shelf supported by large round log corbels, or "brackets."
The two corner fireplace designs pictured below are very different from one another, with each having a
uniquely distinctive look all its own. The design on the left has an almost "Kiva-like" appearance with a
beautiful arrangement of river stones at the base and extending upward to surround the arched firebox opening.
Though less colorful, the stones used to craft the soaring example at right are creatively arranged to produce
two angled piers with cap stones that flank the firebox opening -- lending a great deal of architec- tural
interest and a very balanced look to the overall composition.
Once again, the two designs that follow provide a contrast in stone size, shape, color and texture. On the
left, dark split-faced stones with a relative- ly smooth finish in random shapes and sizes are used to create this
striking floor-to-ceiling design. Conversely, the light colored stones in the design pic- tured on the right are
much more uniform in shape, size and positioning, but have a more textured appearance.
The examples pictured at right and be- low demonstrate the versatility of cor- ner fireplace designs relative to room type. In addition to their placement in living rooms, dining rooms and family rooms -- as shown above -- their ef- ficient use of space makes them viable candidates for bathrooms, bedrooms (right), and kitchens (below).
Not to be ignored, a corner unit in an
outdoor room
presents a great deal of versatility in placement and virtually unlimited range of opportunities to cre- ate a uniquely personal fire space for you and your family!
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