GenStone Project Highlights – June 2026 Porch & Fireplace Projects
June is one of the busiest months for home improvement projects, and this month's customer submissions showcase why. Homeowners continued to enhance their outdoor living spaces while also transforming interior gathering areas with GenStone. From inviting front porches to dramatic fireplace renovations, these projects demonstrate how realistic stone finishes can completely change the look and feel of a home.
Porch & Outdoor Living Projects
A front porch is one of the first things visitors notice, making it one of the best places to invest in curb appeal. June featured several impressive porch transformations where homeowners wrapped posts, upgraded knee walls, and added stone accents that created a more welcoming entrance. These projects show how a relatively small improvement can dramatically elevate the appearance of an entire home.
James’ Stone Veneer DIY Deck Skirting
If you are looking for a DIY idea for your deck skirting, installing our stone veneer panels is a great way to modernize your deck.
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Keri’s Custom Color Porch
Stacked Stone Custom Color design for an enclosed porch beautifully trim the painting and the dark wood floor.
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David’s Siding Transformation Before and After
If you're looking for a complete siding transformation, GenStone is perfect for DIY. Check out the before and after photos of this project!
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Linda’s DIY Porch Pillar Wraps
Our faux stone pillar wraps kit gave this customer the look of natural stone without the headache in this DIY porch column project.
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Henry’s Screened-in Porch Skirting
A DIY screened-in porch renovation skirting project using Northern Slate Stacked Stone gives this home a professional finish.
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Ryan’s DIY Porch Siding Replacement
This DIY porch siding replacement brought this porch to life and added depth the old vinyl siding did not offer. Take a look!
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Gus’ Faux Stone Patio Siding
Looking to upgrade your patio siding? Faux stone is perfect! Check out this before and after of this faux stone patio siding project!
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Rob’s Siding and Patio Pillars
Rob used our Desert Sunrise for a large home siding and patio pillars project, upgrading his home exterior and curb appeal. Take a look!
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Ryan’s Patio Wainscoting Project
Looking to update your backyard patio? This DIY wainscoting project added depth to this customer's patio in a single weekend!
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Brad’s Custom Color Brick Veneer Doorway
GenStone offers a custom color option in our brick veneer and stacked stone, so you can match your project to your home, like this doorway.
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Faux Stone Porch Walls Design
This project upgraded and transformed these porch walls and porch wall siding with faux stone, making the entryway stand out!
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Bob’s DIY Wainscoting Pillars & Flowerpots
Bob used our faux stone pillar panels for a beautiful DIY pillars wainscoting project and used his leftovers for flowerpots. Take a look!
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The Goodridge’s DIY Stone Veneer Front Door Siding and Chimney
Stone veneer is perfect for a home DIY project for your front door siding as well as for your chimney - check out this faux stone project!
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David’s Deck Skirting
GenStone can help you with your DIY stone deck skirting project. David was able to install under-deck skirting himself. Check out more pics of his project!
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Troy’s DIY Patio Siding
Looking to upgrade your patio? Check out the before and after photos of this DIY patio siding project using our faux stone!
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Fireplaces remain one of the most popular GenStone applications because they instantly become the centerpiece of a room. June projects included everything from modern entertainment walls to traditional fireplace surrounds, giving homeowners a dramatic upgrade without the mess or expense of traditional masonry. These transformations added warmth, texture, and architectural character to living spaces.
Alexis’ Stone Veneer Living Room Accent Wall
Need to jazz up your living room? Stone veneer is the perfect DIY solution for a living room accent wall, like Alexis did in her home!
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Denise’s Faux Stone DIY Fireplace Remodel
Faux stone is the perfect material for a DIY remodel of your home's fireplace, like this customer's project. Check out the before and after!
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Kevin’s Linear Electric Fireplace Heater Design
If you don't have a fireplace, a linear electric heater design is a great solution! Faux stone makes it simple to upgrade your living room.
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Todd’s DIY TV Wall and Fireplace Surround
With GenStone, you can create a beautiful DIY TV wall and fireplace surround for your home, with an electric fireplace. Take a look!
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Tyler’s Design Living Room Fireplace
If you're looking for inspiration for your living room fireplace design, check out this project. Stacked Stone transformed this fireplace!
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Floor to Ceiling Fireplace Design Ideas
This GenStone customer was looking for ideas to design his floor-to-ceiling fireplace, creating a stunning centerpiece for his living room.
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Faux Stone Fireplace with an Antique Mantel
Our faux stone can be used for installing a fireplace with an antique mantel without hurting the mantel. Check out this project!
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DIY Stone Veneer Fireplace
The DIY home fireplace is one of the most popular projects with our stone veneer. Check out these before and after photos!
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Ali’s DIY Brick Fireplace Surround
If you need to update your fireplace surround, Chicago Brick Veneer is the perfect DIY choice. Take a look at this project for inspiration!
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Jerre’s Faux Fireplace Surround
Take a look at the before and after photos of this faux stone fireplace surround project! It upgraded this living room in just a few hours!
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Angie’s Corner Fireplace Design With Stacked Stone
If you're looking for the best corner fireplace design, try designing it with Stacked Stone! It's an easy project to do in a weekend!
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Adrianne’s Fireplace Surround Design Ideas
DIY fireplace surround design replaces an old stone chimney and surround updating it and creating an impactful centerpiece in the room.
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Chadwell’s Stacked Stone Fireplace
Amazing DIY fake fireplace using Iron Ore Stacked Stone surrounds transforms this customer's living room with dramatic results.
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Faux Stone Fireplace Entertainment Center
Faux stone is perfect for a DIY electric fireplace and entertainment center combo. Check out the before and after photos!
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James’ Brick Veneer Basement Bar and Fireplace
If you're designing a new bar in your basement, using our brick veneer for the project, including the fireplace, will give it a rustic feel.
Learn more →What Our Customers Are Saying
“I absolutely love the way GenStone looks on my house. It gave the exterior the finished appearance we were looking for and was easier to install than expected.”
“We love how easy our fireplace wall was to install, and it completely changed the look of our living room. It became the focal point of the entire house.”
“The finished project exceeded our expectations. It looks like real stone, was much easier to install than we anticipated, and has completely transformed the space.”
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Trending Upgrade Areas this Month
Stone Siding & Facades
Enhance your home's exterior with stone siding panels that create lasting curb appeal and architectural interest.
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Outdoor Kitchen Projects
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Foundation Cover Up
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