Minneapolis Interior Designer, Brandi Hagen used natureal materials to add warmth to the space, despite the room’s high, vaulted ceilings. Lastly, black grout lines effortlessly provide a bit of drama. The fireplace’s interior looks excellent because of subway tiles. Moreover, it accentuates the beige granite tiles while letting decorative pieces shine. Floating benches flanking the hearth, accentuates the horizontal line. The mantel offers a touch of old-world craftsmanship. Some give the room a warm ambiance others a cool sophistication. Opposite the red birch wall in this Minnesota interior designed home is a stacked slate fireplace. Tiles Fireplace surrounds can be faced with small tiles.
The surround can be constructed of brick, river rock, marble, granite, wood, concrete or several other materials, depending on what look the designer is trying to achieve.īelow is a gallery of fireplaces, each with their own look and feel. Custom Most fireplace surrounds are custom-fabricated from large stones. Either gas, electric or wood-burning, the fireplace’s surround is really what stylizes the look. Because it invites these memorable feelings – a pause, relaxation, warmth, and a dynamic glow – the fireplace itself can define a room’s ambiance.īroadly consisting of the insert and its surround, a modern-day fireplace is largely ornamental and usually just a secondary heat source. The soft, glowing light creates an ambience that can’t be duplicated.įrom a design perspective, a fireplace can showcase what a room’s style is all about. The fire symbolizes the warmth of friendship, generosity and comfort. Here's a terrific photo gallery of 53 fireplaces that will warm your inspiration - modern, traditional, brick and other fireplace designs.įireplaces are, quite literally, the warmth of the home.