HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone

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HX Home Solutions and North Star Stone
103 Reviews

Stone Fireplaces Before & After

View the dramatic transformation that thin stone veneer can have on your existing fireplace. Your fireplace can be dated brick, boring drywall or maybe the inexpensive tile and wood surround that your builder added and charge way too much. The following fireplaces went from ordinary to extraordinary.
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[BEFORE] Cut limestone installed over brick using a mortar joint. The customer wanted to create a focal point and requested to add a Liberty Lodge mantel. Photo by North Star Stone
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
[AFTER] Cut limestone installed over brick using a mortar joint. The customer wanted to create a focal point and requested to add a Liberty Lodge mantel. Photo by North Star Stone
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This two story fireplace was the focal point of the room. The fireplace also had two 2' deep returns that were visible through the house. The customer wanted to create a focal point and have a stone fireplace, raised hearth and new mantel. Photo by North Star Stone
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
This two story fireplace was the focal point of the room. The fireplace also had two 2' deep returns that were visible through the house. The customer wanted to create a focal point and have a stone fireplace, raised hearth and new mantel. Photo by North Star Stone
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Customer wanted to create a stone fireplace with a slightly formal look. They also wanted to shrink the fireplace box and create an arch. The customer selected our cobble stone that we manufacture and install. Customers wanting our stone can also have the stone shipped. Photo by North Star Stone
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The soft back lighting help showcase the new cobble stone fireplace. The firebox has been minimized and an arch created by our masons. The new mantel is made out of cherry wood and the stain was custom matched to a wall unit in the room and not featured. Our thin stone veneer is hand made and...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This fireplace was in the Chicago area was interesting because there was a recessed mirror between the brick sides. The brick had a dated appearance and the customer wanted to transform the fireplace. Our masonry crew built a frame over the mirror and applied Durock over the frame. Our custom blend...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
In two days this brick fireplace with a mirror was transformed into a beautiful stone fireplace with texture and drama. The pieces of field stone draw your eye up. The two varieties of ledge stone create the texture and interest.The customer selected warmer colors and added burgundy and some rust...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This beautiful home had a very standard fireplace that was uninspiring. The customers had added a large set of ebony blinds that created a focal point on the long wall. the challenge was to tie the rest of the wall together. Adding our custom made and colored ledget stone to the entire wall...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
Our blend of ledge stone in our light chateau created the focal point the customer wanted. The hearth was raised. A spruce beam mantel was added and stained to coordinate with the shutters. The customer hired an audio expert to install all the components in the basement and one contoller operated...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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The brick on the house and the beams on the ceiling gave this Lincolnshire, IL home a dated appearance. We identified the customer's needs and came up with a plan that included removing the beams, adding a new fireplace door, alder mantel and our thin stone veneer in our Mountain Stack (Ledge...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
Our Mountain Stack Blend of stone was installed directly over the brick using mortar. However the installation is considered a drystack, since the mortar is not visible. The mantel is made from Alder wood and is our Liberty Lodge mantel. WE coordinated with two other vendors to supply the...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This fireplace had a large opening on the upper right for the big box TVs that has been already filled in. The trick was to center the new TV over the fireplace and create a space that looks like it has always been there. North Star Stone, Libertyville, IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The stone selected is our cobble stone and blend of our narrower drystack and the installation was done with a mortar joint to soften the look of the stone. The TV was mounted on the center of the wall and the components were then installed on the lower right. The warm earth tone browns were...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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The transformation of this little half height fireplace to a stunning stone fireplace with TV and book cases is spectacular. We discussed design ideas with the client and implemented a strategy to add a TV, bookcases and a full height fireplace. North Star Stone, Libertyville IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The finished fireplace is absolutely beautiful. Adding the TV, bookcases and the full height fireplace completely changed the room. The stone style is our Mountain Stack Stone (a ledge stone blend), installed without a mortar joint. Instead of using doors, the customer opted for a decorative...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Many customers have painted the brick on their fireplace to hide the ugly brick. After a period of time the customer tires of the painted brick and wants a change. Stone veneer can be applied to the existing painted brick. Our trick is to secure the wire lathe with fasteners into the painted brick...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
It is hard to believe the cobble stone fireplace is the same fireplace. New furniture, and cabinets complete the transformation. The wood mantel is Alder and our Liberty Lodge model. The stone is our cobble stone in chateau. Trim stones and a keystone are used as decorative trim over the firebox....
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This fireplace had an unusual design featured that needed correcting. The challenge was to remove the H designed wall, remount the TV and hide all the cables. North Star Stone, Libertyville, IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
We love the transformation of this new fireplace. We removed the H feature of the fireplace, buried the cables in the wall and added a spruce beam mantel that was stained in our shaker maple color. The stone style is our popular mountain stack blend, (ledge stone) and the colors are warm and...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This fireplace wall had been designed for the older and larger TVs. The customer wanted a flat screen TV and create symmetry in the room and also have a place for the TV components. Additionally the customer wanted the hearth raised. North Star Stone, Libertyville, IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
There was a prep work to create the customers dream. Electric and cables were installed. The hearth was slightly raised and the gas line was extended. The component box was reduced in size. Our popular ledge stone called Mountain Stack stone was used and there is no visible mortar joint. The stone...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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The customer had dated and dark brick and the family room needed a transformation. We wired the fireplace with electric and cables. Our cobble stone was installed with a mortar joint and the TV was mounted. We have never had any issues of heat with any of stone fireplaces and TVs. North Star...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The customer had dated and dark brick and the family room needed a transformation. We wired the fireplace with electric and cables. Our cobble stone was installed with a mortar joint and the TV was mounted. We have never had any issues of heat with any of stone fireplaces and TVs. North Star...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This beautiful fireplace in Glenview is very typical in more recently built homes were the builder is reducing costs by using an inexpensive wood surrond and covering the fireplace box in drywall. Look at the next picture for a beautiful stone fireplace. North Star Stone, Libertyville, IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
I love the selection of this fireplace. We used our Wisconsin Prairie Style stone without a mortar joint. The filed stone draws the eye upward and the ledge stone blend creates the texture and drama that makes the fireplace a focal point in the room. The mantel is the Liberty Lodge in Alder. Our...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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We started with this drywall fireplace and the customer wanted to create a focal point and add a TV to the fireplace. The stone selected was our ledge stone in dry stack style and was installed without a mortar joint. The stone selected works perfectly with the width of the fireplace. The colors...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The stone selected was our ledge stone in dry stack style and was installed without a mortar joint. The stone selected works perfectly with the width of the fireplace. The colors compliment the rest of the room. North Star Stone, Libertyville, IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Working with this homeowner was very enjoyable because it was like working with a blank canvas. The challenge was how to make the tiny fireplace work with the entire space. The decision was made to add a TV, book cases and mantel. The stone style was our Wisconsin Prairie Style Stone without a...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
Working with this homeowner was very enjoyable because it was like working with a blank canvas. The challenge was how to make the tiny fireplace work with the entire space. The decision was made to add a TV, book cases and mantel. The stone style was our Wisconsin Prairie Style Stone without a...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This tall fireplace in the northern suburbs of Chicago needed to add drama. The fireplace didn't create the focal point the homeowner desired. Our ledge stone in the Mountain Stack stone and used without a mortar joint. The mortar was applied to the back of the thin stone and applied directly to...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
This tall fireplace in the northern suburbs of Chicago needed to add drama. The fireplace didn't create the focal point the homeowner desired. Our ledge stone in the Mountain Stack stone and used without a mortar joint. The mortar was applied to the back of the thin stone and applied directly to...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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The homeowner was doing a family room remodel and didn't know what to do with the fireplace. After discussing ideas, we decided to make the fireplace a full height stone fireplace and incorporate the TV. The style of stone is our cobble stone in a very light chateau and the stone was installed with...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The homeowner was doing a family room remodel and didn't know what to do with the fireplace. After discussing ideas, we decided to make the fireplace a full height stone fireplace and incorporate the TV. The style of stone is our cobble stone in a very light chateau and the stone was installed with...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This brand new home had a fireplace that was finished in drywall and lacked the focal point that the home needed. The floors were very dark and created a strong statement throughout the first floor. We created additional drama on the fireplace with our very textured ledge stone and no mortar joint....
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
This brand new home had a fireplace that was finished in drywall and lacked the focal point that the home needed. The floors were very dark and created a strong statement throughout the first floor. We created additional drama on the fireplace with our very textured ledge stone and no mortar joint....
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Our client wanted to update his brick fireplace. They wanted texture, new mantel and wanted to replace the doors. They loved the Mountain Stack ledge stone in a custom color that we manufactured. The client's home was slightly formal so they opted for a mortar joint between the stone to soften the...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
Our client wanted to update his brick fireplace. They wanted texture, new mantel and wanted to replace the doors. They loved the Mountain Stack ledge stone in a custom color that we manufactured. The client's home was slightly formal so they opted for a mortar joint between the stone to soften the...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This dated brick fireplace definitely needed a face lift. With our thin stone veneer in our cobble field mixture we created a new look and took advantage of the tall ceilings. A rustic and natural wood beam mantel was added with coordinating hearthstones. North Star Stone, Libertyville, IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Time to cover the existing red brick and a TV to the fireplace. The brick had to be leveled. The fireplace doors were painted flat black. the TV was wired and installed. Cobble stone with a mortar joint was used on the fireplace. Trim stones highlighted the decorative arch. North Star Stone,...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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We find another "H" fireplace design that needs to be modified and covered in our thin stone veneer. A spruce beam mantel was selected. Mountain Stack Ledge stone was installed without a mortar joint. Coordinating hearthstones were also installed. North Star Stone, Libertyville, IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
We find another "H" fireplace design that needs to be modified and covered in our thin stone veneer. A spruce beam mantel was selected. Mountain Stack Ledge stone was installed without a mortar joint. Coordinating hearthstones were also installed. North Star Stone, Libertyville, IL
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This fireplace is an improvement to the standard builder special where the homeowner gets only drywall. The question is why was the fireplace so narrow and why did the brick go up only about 2/3 of the way?
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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This fireplace had an unusual foot print and the existing screen grate needed replacing. WE needed to use a stone that worked in small spaces and yet created the visual of opening up the space. The stone selected was our Wisconsin Prairie Style Stone and the pieces of field stone were slightly...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
This fireplace had an unusual foot print and the existing screen grate needed replacing. WE needed to use a stone that worked in small spaces and yet created the visual of opening up the space. The stone selected was our Wisconsin Prairie Style Stone and the pieces of field stone were slightly...
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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The style of the stone is Ledge stone drystack stone veneer.
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The style of the stone is Ledge stone drystack stone veneer.
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The stone style is our Wisconsin Prairie Style and the stone was installed with a mortar joint. The mantel is our Liberty Lodge in Alder and stained in black cherry.
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
The stone style is our Wisconsin Prairie Style and the stone was installed with a mortar joint. The mantel is our Liberty Lodge in Alder and stained in black cherry.
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Before The Stone Fireplace Transformation
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
After the stone fireplace transformation
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Stone Fireplaces Before & After
Before stone veneer.... After stone veneer!
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
Before stone veneer.... After stone veneer!
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
Fireplace transformation using ledge stone veneer.
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
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Fireplace transformation using ledge stone veneer.
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
With the help of some new carpentry, we transformed the old fireplace into a beautiful new stone fireplace - check out the before and after! This is our Mountain Stack Stone Veneer custom colored.
Stone Fireplaces Before & After
With the help of some new carpentry, we transformed the old fireplace into a beautiful new stone fireplace - check out the before and after! This is our Mountain Stack Stone Veneer custom colored.
Stone Fireplaces Before & After