The style you like seems to be cantilevered into the wall for stability - depending on your available options you can use solid wood - but the more stable option is to clad it ! Just remember that not everyone likes the way that it's seems very open - so may limit your buyers if you plan to sell in the future !

Depends on the shape, location, type of stone, how you plan to hang it, and what else is going on in the room. Can you post pics?

Hello Raprem, What is purpose the wood. I mean what do you want to make from the wood shall decide the type of wood may be used. Thanks, Amit CORNERSTONE DESIGNS Bangalore

Hi, The exterior of my home is brick cladded (real, clay brick). The living room walls are also brick cladded (3 sides of the wall). What types of paints/finishes can be applied to accentuate the brick wall feeling? I just want to elevate the naturalness of the brick, to give a fresh look, but at the same time do not want the walls to look too red or artificial. Leaving the walls as they are is not an option, as they look unkempt and uneven in color. Appreciate detailed suggestions (including the paint brands, color codes etc). Thanks,