Our living room is a light-filled, two-story sanctuary that's all about openness and comfort. We were adamant about maximizing natural light, hence those large windows that let the sunshine pour in. When it came to choosing the stone for the fireplace, there was no question for me – it had to stretch all the way up the wall. And I still stand by that decision!. Before the hearth was even installed, my husband got to work wiring it for surround sound, so its always a full on entertainment experience!