A closer view highlights the expressive veining, careful slab placement and crisp fabrication of this statement fireplace surround.
Living room - contemporary living room idea in Chicago

Large-format stone slabs create a dramatic floor-to-ceiling fireplace feature with bold natural movement and a clean contemporary silhouette.
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Chicago

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Vaulted great room with a full-height stacked-stone fireplace and tall windows toward the valley. SwagerBuilds custom home in Teewinot Subdivision, Driggs, Idaho.

A dramatic full-height natural-stone fireplace anchors this light-filled living room renovated by Homewrap Construction. Cream upholstered seating, an oak coffee table, a neutral woven rug and detailed wall moulding create a calm, sophisticated gathering space with balanced contemporary warmth.

Full height splashes stand out against cabinets. Some stones are hard to place tile with for a backsplash. Doing a full height splash ensures no clashing of patterns.

Full height splashes stand out against cabinets, especially when the veining matches top and bottom.

Full height splashes stand out against cabinets, especially when the veining matches top and bottom.

Full height splashes and wall wraps easily accentuate your stone while ensuring a seamless flow.

Inspiration for a timeless backyard full sun patio remodel in San Francisco

Mid-sized elegant l-shaped eat-in kitchen photo in Boston with an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

Wrapping the bathroom walls creates a showplace in the bathroom.

Large minimalist master porcelain tile bedroom photo in Phoenix with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace and a concrete fireplace

Large transitional galley dark wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen photo in Portland with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, marble backsplash, black appliances and an island

Wrapping the bathroom walls creates a showplace in the bathroom. The flow and ebb of this stone highlights the beauty outside.
Bathroom - bathroom idea in Austin

Photos by Whitney Kamman
Living room - large rustic formal and open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Large minimalist concrete floor and gray floor sunroom photo in Austin with a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace and a standard ceiling

Heiser Media
Inspiration for a mediterranean medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Seattle with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

From the staircase landing, the full scope of the open-plan living area unfolds. The space is anchored by a modern fireplace set within a custom wall feature, perfectly proportioned to balance the expansive volume. Full-height windows and sliding glass doors create an unbroken visual connection to the outdoors, allowing natural light to flood the interior. The herringbone wood flooring adds warmth and texture underfoot, complementing the home's crisp modern lines. The openness is intentional—designed to adapt to a range of furniture layouts and functions, from intimate gatherings to large-scale entertaining. It's a space that feels both expansive and connected, where architecture and daily living merge seamlessly.