Ornate gold frame mirror and white pumpkin decor are perched on a white fireplace mantel for stone fireplaces. A woven basket is placed on the hearth in front of the black firebox. Lisa Jane, interior designer at Ruling Homes, cautions that “Stone fireplaces can be susceptible to soot and smoke stains, particularly if the fireplace is used frequently. To prevent staining, it’s important to properly maintain the fireplace and use proper ventilation to ensure that smoke and soot are properly expelled from the home.”
