Does your fireplace need a new look?
Today’s options for remodeling ugly, outdated fireplace mantels and surrounds should light your creative fire. One goal of decorating and making a house a home is to create an atmosphere of warmth. Color and texture do their part, but a fireplace is the ultimate addition. Update or change the look of yours and learn options that can give warmth and ambiance without breaking the bank.
A fireplace is the focal point of any room, it always gives the room a sense of style. To make yours stand out, try dressing it up by using a great mantel material. When choosing a material for your fireplace, it is necessary to keep the existing room decor in mind. You want to compliment the style, furniture, cabinetry and even the fabrics in the room. Fortunately there is a wide range of materials including Porcelain, Natural Stone, Mosaics and Stainless Steel that will fit any decor. Mix materials or feature just one, the possibilities are endless.
Here are a few Fireplace Installations from our clients that can serve as inspiration for your project:
Glass Mosaic
When paired with iridescent glass tile, the fireplace appears custom-made.
Porcelain
Using porcelain for the fireplace provides a cool / clean look for this contemporary home.
Natural Pebble Tile
The natural pebble tile combined with the warm wood paneling gives this fireplace a very natural and classic look.
Stainless Steel
Make a cool, contemporary and powerful focal point in your room with a stainless finish
Updating a fireplace in your home can also increase its value. Unique fireplaces are a great selling point, they really set your home apart from the others. It’s really a Win – Win situation, you get to look at something beautiful everyday and it increases your property value. So go ahead, get creative and give your fireplace the new look its been begging you for.
**Special shout out to Design 4 Less client Blake Gomez of Bellevue, WA. His home remodel project inspired my blog today.
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Tags: design ideas, Glass Tile, Pebble Tile, pebble tile installation, porcelain, Stainless Steel Tile, Wall Tile
