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Stone fireplaces are so classy and many of the homes people drool over online feature them prominently. Adding class to the home is only one of many reasons to install a stone fireplace either indoors or out. Here are five more things that stone fireplaces bring to the table.

Increase Home Value

As we’ve discussed in many blogs before, any stone elements in your home add quite a bit of value. Why? Stone has long been considered expensive and luxurious making it very highly demanded. Not only that; stone is also notorious for lasting for many years. This increases the home value because it’s an investment within an investment. When someone purchases a home with stone aspects, particularly something as large and prominent as a fireplace, they are purchasing a home with long-lasting features. This is attractive to buyers and warrants an increase in the asking price of your home. In the event that you sell your property, stone fireplaces will be a huge selling point and will increase the home value. 

Beautiful Focal Point

We can all agree that stone is gorgeous. There’s a reason that granite and marble are so popular for some of the most famous and beautifully-designed buildings in the world. When you add stone to a feature as large as a fireplace, it is sure to get noticed. It will instantly become the focal point of the room, and we guarantee that it will get a lot of compliments from guests. 

Durability

Remember how we mentioned that some of the most famous historic buildings are made of stone? They’re still standing because of the natural durability of granite, marble, quartz, and other stones! Not only is stone tough, but it can also withstand the elements if exposed to them (with proper sealing and care of course), resist scratches and stains, and support a lot of weight (can you say mounted flat-screen?). When a stone fireplace is installed in your home, you know it’s there for the long haul. There’s no need to worry about wear and tear, and you can toss out any replacement plans you may have. 

Creativity of Design

Depending on the type of stone you choose, you can have some really fun color and pattern choices. You can stick to the classic natural look, or you can go bold and find some stone surfaces that are red, green, blue, or even shiny! Stone is also great for creativity because it can be shaped and carved to feature some intricate designs. If you so desire, you can find companies to carve leaves, animals, people, and geometric shapes into your stone. One of the best reasons to install a stone fireplace is the ability to have it perfectly fitted to your space. Live in an older home with crooked floors? Stone can be cut to fit flush against it regardless! You can also opt to bring the stone up the wall in solid slabs or tiled “backsplashes” for added intricacy!

Consistency Between Rooms

Lastly, we would like to discuss how a stone fireplace can bring consistency to your home. Do you have granite countertops in your kitchen? If so, you can get a similar granite for your living room fireplace. Why stop there? Incorporate the same granite as a patio fireplace, or install it upstairs in your master bath! Having matching stone in multiple rooms may seem like a small detail, but it can bring a sense of cohesion to the home. It will also be a great highlight if you’re trying to sell your home!

These are just five of many reasons to invest in a stone fireplace! Ventura Stone has a team of experts ready to install a stone fireplace in your home! We love to make homes look beautiful and we’re always willing to answer any questions you may have about what the process will look like. Give us a call at (805) 654-1834 to get started!