apply stacked stone only to the arch trim surround directly around the range opening the stone should wrap tightly around the curved arch and continue slightly into the inner return of the opening the thickness of the arch creating a framed detail stop the stone exactly at the outer edge of the arch do not extend the stone above the arch do not carry the stone to the ceiling do not apply stone to the flat wall or backsplash behind the range do not apply stone to any adjacent wall surfaces all wall areas outside of the arch surround including the wall above and behind the range must remain smooth painted drywall with no texture or stone use a refined warm toned stacked stone soft taupes creams light grays that complements the white perimeter cabinetry and warm wood island keep the texture clean and upscale not rustic ensure the lighter cabinetry reads as true white not gray maintain all existing cabinetry layout range countertops and proportions exactly as shown do not modify the shape or size of the arch only add material to the arch surround enhance lighting and material clarity for a realistic high end finish
