A fireplace is warm, welcoming centerpiece in any room, and if you’re lucky enough to have one, you probably are wanting to know how you can customize it to fit your room decor and make it really shine.
There are plenty of options out there when it comes to mantel and fireplace surrounds. Wood, tile, bricks, concrete, steel, and more can all be used to give fireplaces a customized, perfect look.
The material you choose depends a lot on your budget, and also on the look that you are going for.
For example, wood and stone have been some of the more traditional materials used in fireplace surrounds Milwaukee all over the world. One of the benefits of wood is that you can choose something less expensive and stain it to look like a more expensive wood, or you can go for a high-end polished wood. Wood can help create a very rustic look, or a refined look, depending on how it’s used. Wood surrounds are also some of the easiest to install and normally can be repainted or restained should you choose to change your living room or bedroom decor.
Stone surrounds include both rustic stones and also more refined marble, for example. Rustic stones give it a more homey, earthy feeling, while marble makes it a classic, clean, and chic hearth. These are timeless looks that can be paired with almost any decoration or color scheme.
There is always the possibility, as well, of using a combination of materials for your fireplace surround. If you purchase a surround you love, but there is still space between it and the fireplace, you can always install tile or bricks, for example, to close the gap and add a bit of detail.
No matter what you choose, rest assured that your home is lucky to have such an amazing focal point, and whatever you choose to do with it will surely look magnificent!
