River Rock Fireplaces

River Rock Fireplaces

The central location of the fireplace allows the masonry to emit its heat to the whole house evenly. Assyrian Star Construction Inc: www.assyrianstar.ca

Central fireplace in a Minnesota lake cabin. Design by Michelle Fries, bededesign.com

River Rock Fireplace, carefully stacked, Rhode Island. katejacksondesign.com

Stone Fireplace by Lew French. lewfrenchstone.com

River Rock Fireplace by Lew French. lewfrenchstone.com

River rock fireplace. For over 30 years Lew French has been designing one of a kind, exceptionally crafted works with stone and natural materials. Lew creates sculptural works, interiors, landscapes, fireplaces, water features, and visual art.

Lew was born in the small farming town of Zumbrota, Minnesota. He moved to Martha's Vineyard over twenty years ago. lewfrenchstone.com

river rock wall

Close up of river rock above. lewfrenchstone.com

Close up of river rock fireplace above. lewfrenchstone.com

River rock fireplace by Lew French. lewfrenchstone.com

Close up of river rock above. lewfrenchstone.com

River rock fireplace in Wyoming by Michael Eckerman. Lots more designs of Michael's here: www.eckermanstudios.com

River rock fireplace in dining room of Ralph Lauren's home in Colorado.

River Rock Fireplace by Ancient Art of Stone.
B.C., Canada. ancientartofstone.com

River Rock Fireplace
Probably by Michael Eckerman.
Found on Pinterest with no source.

River rock fireplace by lakewisconsinconstruction.com

River rock fireplace in California by Michael Eckerman. Lots more designs of Michael's here: www.eckermanstudios.com

River rock fireplace on Nantucket Island, MA. Chris Belanger Residential Design.

River rock fireplace by michaelabrams.com

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