Fireplace Surrounds

Beautiful fireplace surrounds can certainly enhance your home's decor. The function of the fireplace is not just restricted to creating a warm and cozy ambiance. Using innovative surround ideas can turn the fireplace into a work of art.

Depending on the material and the design that is used, these surrounds can become attractive focal points. If you are planning to change the existing surround, you need to look for ideas that go well with the design theme of your home.

There is no shortage of design elements or materials that can be incorporated into surrounds. Marble, brick, wood, granite, concrete, stone and tiles can be used for designing an appropriate surround.

Not only does the surround have the ability to make the fireplace look attractive and inviting, but the aspect of safety benefits cannot be overlooked. Before you start searching for different materials, you must measure the fireplace.

It is very important to ensure that the fireplace mantel fits well. Custom-made surrounds are an option, but these cost a lot of money. Most fireplaces have standard dimensions, so custom-made shouldn't be needed.

Surround Ideas

Always look for a design that will complement the decor of the room. Let your aesthetic sense guide you. Antique surrounds and/or mantels will work well for traditional homes.

If you have incorporated contemporary interior design elements, you should look for modern fireplace surrounds. Granite, marble and ceramic tiles can certainly enhance the interiors of a modern home.

Marble has emerged as a very popular option. Carved marble can successfully create a rich look, but marble fireplace surrounds can be expensive.

Wood fireplace surrounds are always a hit with most people. These can be made from poplar, cherry, oak, pine and maple are very much in vogue these days.

They can be used in both traditional and modern homes. A wood surround will certainly create a sophisticated and elegant look.

For a natural and rustic look, pine and birch could be used. One of the interesting ideas would be to accent wooden mantels by adding natural stone tiles.

Brick fireplace designs and stacked stone surrounds can also be used to impart an old-world charm to your home.

If you are looking for stone fireplace surround ideas, you could use stone veneers or stack stones in distinctive patterns.

Fireplace surrounds made from natural or cultured stones are great ideas for people with log cabines, rustic country homes, or who are more inclined towards traditional interior design.

Patterned tiles are also a great option for your fireplace. Multi-colored tiles and mosaics can certainly make the fireplace a visual treat. With time, designs have evolved. Combined use of design elements are now popular.

Combinations

Several companies are coming up with mantels and surrounds that use both wood and stone tiles. A combination of dark wood and travertine stone tiles can certainly create a feeling of old world eloquence in a room.

Marble tiles and dark colored granite have also been used with oak. Ceramic tiles provide endless options for creating distinctive, colorful patterns and decorative borders.

Limestone mantels give a sleek look while mosaic tiles can be arranged into different designs. Lastly, cast iron and concrete have also been used as a viable option for creating a fireplace surround for a home styled with contemporary designs.

Today's surrounds remain elegant, but have been made more affordable. Obtaining a surround that suits your style isn't difficult.

You can consider classic surrounds. You can even buy original antique surrounds, though they may cost more. While modern style surrounds use cleaner, more streamlined shapes and material.

Generally, wood costs less than metal or stone, and more elaborate moldings are used, which are traditional in style. In comparison, metal can be very decorative, but metal surrounds are also known for being heat conductors, so you would need to take a few safety precautions.

For those who want to add their own unique spin to their surrounds, glass mosaic tiles are a good material to use. You can form these tiles into any kind of pattern or picture. There's a wide range of artistic possibilities that can be used to look good with any style of fireplace.

The ideal fireplace design is easily achievable. With the wide range of design and material options, there are more than enough choices of surrounds to suit any home.

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