The striking rock fireplace pictures shown here portray rustic stone hearths crafted from large blocks of cut stones . . . . .
. . . as well as smooth rounded river rocks and
field- stones
in their natural shapes, such as in the de- signs pictured above and at right.
The wide range of
stone types,
as well as the virtually limitless methods of cut- ting, assembling, and finishing the stone, ensure that no two fireplaces will ever be the same.
The rock fireplace pictures that follow feature two entirely different looks. The relatively massive design
pictured below, left -- from RJB Development -- is crafted from large blocks of cut stones that are roughly
square and roughly rectangular in shape. Conversely, the design on the right is crafted from round river rocks
and sports an arched
firebox opening.
The following two designs also have contrasting looks. The fireplace on the left, below, is from Expedition
Log Homes and is crafted from rectangular stones that were precisely cut and carefully stacked to fit
nicely together. Conversely, the design on the right is made with stones of varying sizes and shapes that have
been fitted together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
The next two designs are from the talented individuals at Pearson Design Group. Rugged and rustic, yet cozy
and quaint, they are crafted from large blocks of cut stone in roughly square and rectangular shapes of widely
vary- ing sizes.
Following is another fireplace design that is made from cut stones in roughly square and rectangular
shapes.
The beautifully crafted stone fireplace designs pictured below are made from
basalt,
which gives them a lovely blue-grey color. Though a type of volcanic rock that is commonly found throughout the
world, it is not commonly used for fireplace surrounds.
The rock fireplace picture that follows depicts a large, but cozy, stone hearth in a mountain home by Custom
Mountain Architects.
And finally, the rustic outdoor fireplace designs pictured at right and below look right at home in their
rugged mountain settings!
