Good Morning All! I am currently under construction with outdoor covered patio and kitchen. I am under roof with fireplace structure built (full mason) and about to start the cabinet base frame for kitchen (which will attach to fireplace at one side). The fireplace will be finished with stone veneer and I initially planned to wrap this veneer around the cabinet base as well but am now thinking of switching up the material for the cabinet base only... I think this will help the fireplace and hearth stand out and also not feel like you're sitting in a stone cave. This base is going to wrap around half of this covered space... The fireplace hearth will extend from fireplace over to house on right but cabinet base will meet fireplace to left. I was debating a less dramatic stone or even stucco look but curious to get some input. I am also thinking this may save some $$ as we are WAY over budget at this point - I don't want to skimp on quality but if I can finish with a durable and attractive material while saving $$, I am all for it. Our house is all gray cedar if that makes a difference. Again this is completely covered and will house a grill, burner, smoker, and sink, along with several stainless doors throughout. Thank you!