We have purchased a Buck Model 74 freestanding stove. We will be putting it in the corner catty-corner. We are running tile or stone up both walls about 5-1/2' or 6'. We are also going to do a raised floor hearth but we are struggling as to how high to raise it. I guess it is probably really just personal preferrence but just wondering if anyone had any comments based on personal experience. I am thinking maybe 6 to 8" maybe upto 11". Anyone have any pros/cons to raising it any more? Thanks in advance for your comments.