| To design a stellar fireplace, you have to accent it | | | | upkeep and to clean. At the simplest level, a |
| with a great fireplace surround design. With so | | | | fireplace is no more than a box that contains the |
| many things to consider, it can seem difficult to | | | | fire. However, you can make it look elegant with |
| even get started. That's why this article was | | | | the right fireplace surround. Not only will it add |
| written, to help you begin the process of choosing | | | | beauty, but it will give the room its own |
| the right fireplace and fireplace surround design. | | | | personality if you customize your fireplace design. |
| The first thing you need to do is brainstorm on | | | | When it comes to the surround, you should spend |
| how you plan to use your fireplace. For example, | | | | most of your time picking something that will |
| if you're actually going to burn a fire in it, then | | | | complement your mantel and trim choices. Your |
| you will have to consider how you ventilate it. | | | | mantel and trim will affect the overall appearance |
| Also there are clearance requirement that need | | | | of your fireplace far greater than anything else on |
| to be taken into consideration. | | | | your design. However, be budget conscious |
| So what you need to figure out is if your | | | | because certain mantels and trims can be |
| fireplace is going to be used just for | | | | expensive. Also, take into consideration whether |
| entertainment purposes or to actually be used to | | | | you want a traditional or temporary design. This |
| add additional heat to the home. If there are going | | | | will largely determine what type of surround style |
| to be practical uses for your fireplace, then there | | | | you will use. |
| are also going to be certain restrictions on your | | | | Keep in mind that your choices for material include |
| options for decorating it. | | | | limestone, cast iron, wood, culture stone, plaster, |
| At the very least you should know -- if you're | | | | resin and marble. By combining various elements, |
| designing a fireplace on a budget, you shouldn't | | | | materials and styles, you'll have a practically |
| plan to use it more than just occasionally, such as | | | | unlimited amount of fireplace surround designs you |
| during the holidays and certain special | | | | can create. |
| get-togethers. Otherwise it will be a pain to | | | | |