One feature of the home that has seemingly endless possible design options is the fireplace surround. Whether you've got a wood-burning or gas fireplace, the surround offers a chance to express some personality and interest. Since the fireplace is a ready-made focal point in a living space, consider the way that it compliments or offsets the room around it. Here are 6 fireplace surround ideas to inspire you.
Transitional & Modern
Right away, it's obvious that this transitional-style fireplace surround is playing by a unique set of rules. The deep teal color of the paneled mantle is a modern choice that grabs your attention and feels out of the ordinary. A closer look reveals an additional modern spin. Gray hexagonal sandstone tiles with a 3D profile create a contemporary-feeling textured pattern across the surround. The neutral color of the gray stone allows the teal to stand out on its own.
Modern & Rustic
Combining two style ideas that seem like they should be complete opposites is one way to create unique interest in a space. In the case of this fireplace, the mantle-free, full vertical design and short gas insert are all contemporary style choices. By using reclaimed wood with a varied grain color as horizontal paneling for the full height, the fireplace surround projects cozy, rustic style. The overall look creates a fireplace surround that could feel at home in both modern and rustic spaces. Here, it makes the perfect compliment to a cigar room and office.
Classic & Understated
Not all fireplace surrounds require bright colors or unexpected style twists. A gorgeous wood mantle with elegant but minimal traditional styling can become the partner to a huge variety of surround options. In this case, handmade glazed tiles, laid in a classic herringbone pattern, form both the surround and hearth. The result is a tailored and sophisticated fireplace design with all the versatility of transitional style. And with such classic choices, it's not likely to look dated anytime soon.
Modern & Chic
The best thing about a fireplace is that it's entirely style-independent, meaning it doesn't have to adhere to any specific style genre. Playing with texture, scale, and color, this modern fireplace design grounds the living room and creates a statement-making focal point. Large-scale black tiles in a mix of glossy and matte finishes are combined with a pale stone accent band and mantle. This stylish fireplace is sleek and anything but plain.
Homey & Transitional
Fireplaces have an appeal to us because they feel cozy and traditional. A fireplace surround that leans into that by using warm stacked stone has the effect of making us feel warm and welcome in the space. For this fireplace, the handmade quality of the stone and reclaimed wood mantle is tamed and tailored with a flat vertical shape that pulls it into the transitional category. Especially combined with the gas insert and mounted TV, this fireplace is all about the homey and comfortable vibes.
Traditional & Playful
Just as we'd seen before, combining styles in the fireplace design can have unique and fantastic results. Hexagon glass tiles in a mix of neutral shades are a modern choice that has a charming and playful quality. To tame the busy look, which could get overwhelming, the surround is not very wide and the fireplace is finished with a very traditional white mantle. This type of style would work equally well with any number of fun tile surround options to suit different color and style tastes.
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