Stone to mantel or to vaulted ceiling?

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

We are adding a great room to our old farmhouse. The front wall has a wood burning fireplace. We have chosen a large stone for the fireplace. The mantel was just installed and is a simple cedar beam. The ceiling is vaulted (14' at peak) with the fireplace centered at the peak. My dilemma is whether to stone all of the way to the peak, or stop at the mantel? Also, if going to the ceiling, then taper to the top or a straight line? Any pros or cons either way? The vertical wood pieces will not be there permanently, they are just holding the newly installed mantel in place for 24 hours. The second picture is of the stone we have picked out.

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Carpet Mill USA Inc.

10 years ago

I suggest going all the way to the ceiling as well, the room can handle it, it will be a beautiful focal point, and I sometimes feel when a stone fireplace ends at mantle with tall ceilings it makes it appear smaller and like a mishap. go for it, it will be beautiful

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Elle
10 years ago
A photo would help when you're able to post it. Most likely, If the room is large, I would stone it to/into the peak. If the room is small, I would stone it to a standard height.
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shepherdc58
Original Author
10 years ago
Thank you elle4maison. I was able to post the picture finally. Also, here is the stone we have picked. Too big?
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shepherdc58
Original Author
10 years ago
oh, and the room is 28' x 28'
lefty47
10 years ago
HI -- Go full height and wider than the mantel .
Elle
10 years ago
Now seeing the room and the stone, I still think you should continue a stone into the peak for dramatic effect but I think your proposed stone is too large in scale. I would definitely go with a stone closer to the size of those in the photo above posted by tedbixby.
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Blue Lotus Designs
10 years ago
I would go all the way to the ceiling and taper to the top. It will be a beautiful focal point. You will love it!
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User
10 years ago
All the way to ceiling
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