Stacked Stone Fireplace Make-Over

Would this fireplace make-over work for you? Our home owner thought their original fireplace left them cold.
They wanted a focal point in their vaulted ceiling living room. They also wanted cabinetry for display and to hide their electronics.
Do you like the dry stacked travertine stone or do you prefer a more natural stone?
























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