IMO it looks like an exterior material more than an interior one, I mean a bit rough around the edges for a nice fireplace.I would probably look at a 12 x24 porcelain tile and that will be trcky too to deal with thevent holes you will need a good tiler for sure.

Great feedback and ideas. Before we dismiss Versetta entirely, I’d like your input on these other products and colors. The first two are ledgestone; the third, tight cut.

A lighter color material will be the better choice so the fireplace will not become a big dark hulking shape overwhelming the room. Ledgestone is smaller and a less heavy-looking material. It comes in several tones ranging from white to white-gray to white-gold to beige and other colors. Consider your permanent furnishings when choosing a color.

What exists is a classic that endures far beyond the expensive trendy stuff you’ll just have to change out again when it’s day is over and done. As in now. It’s over and done. Unless you live in a timber framed mountain lodge. All of that stone is not the sleek and modern direction of current trends. Trends are either retro, as in what exists. Or slab stone or tile without any of that fussy and fake rock. Over and done.

I like the light stacked stone option. It will lighten up the room and make the space seem larger. I think it will be a more classic and neutral design that can be tweeted in the future to update the room. It will also appeal to a larger group of potential buyers for future sale. It is a nice textural element. Are you going to have some built in selves?

Sorry, but it looks like concrete paving blocks. A local stone yard visit is in order. Take into account the style snd age of the house. Brick is always a classic choice. Go slow with changing to the bones of the home. And try. for something that could have been original to the house. It will never look wrong or outdated. You might get local design help.

If you do remove it..if done carefully....you will have lots of brick for raised flower beds or a a pretty patio /walkway border...there is nothing beautiful about it as is...and it appears to dominate the room ...narrowing down any options to change the decor and feel of the room

Stacked stone or ledger stone are already dated and IMO we need pictures of the whole room to really advise on the fireplace . So post a few in comments and maybe we can be more helpful

Okay, here’s another pic of the den. Yes, that’s Property Brothers on the TV. The opening to the kitchen/dining room will be widened two feet toward the current brick. The window on the left wall will be replaced with a double French door.

Based on all the great input, we’ve nixed the Versetta stone fir the fireplace. Our plan is to go forward with a simple granite surround and stained wood mantle. Thank you to everyone for weighing in on this project!