Marble Tile Fireplace
Marble is undoubtedly the greatest material available for fireplace surrounds
It not only speaks to both traditional and contemporary styles, but it also offers outstanding performance in terms of maintenance and longevity
As opposed to their more resilient but less sumptuous composite siblings, natural stone materials such as marble are more prone to etching
However, as designer Dries Otten points out, “the first scratch is the deepest,” and from there, faults enhance an opulent old-world appeal
Being a natural stone, marble ages beautifully
You can find some wonderful salvaged mantels at flea markets, Facebook Marketplace, or even on the street (speaking from personal experience here—miracles do happen), though they tend to be on the more expensive side
If you’re fortunate enough to reside in a house with marble fireplaces already, you might just be looking for decorating ideas
These designer marble fireplaces ensure that you are in the finest possible hands, whether you are renovating and need some persuading to go the marble fireplace path or want to price up a preexisting one
Find 20 marble fireplaces that you’ll want to curl up by forever in the list below
Arent & Pyke did an excellent job of incorporating the existing fireplace into this living area
With the wrong design scheme, the odd details, such as the tiles on the firebox and the intricate pink columns on the mantel support, could have been perceived as distracting, but they ended up being the binding agent for the entire structure
They reference the geometric cube table, the Art Deco floral rug, and every other modern, vibrant accessory
Interior designer Tamsin Johnson used the same marble slab that encircled the firebox to frame the doorway, adding an unexpected touch of glitz while ensuring cohesion between areas in the open floor plan
And instead of taking the safe route with marble in a neutral tone, she chose swirls of intense red and purple
A marble accent wall above a modern fireplace is persuasively recommended by Catherine Kwong Design
Its edge is less precious because of the metal sheet below
This vintage fireplace adds a rich warmth to the little modern living area with its several marble layers and tones
A traditional gilt mirror over the mantel, neutral tones and restrained color schemes help tie everything together
Modern and mid century furniture keeps the space contemporary
If you look closely, you can make out that the two support columns are a rich maroon color
The vibrant addition livens up the ominously dark facade
This dark, art gallery-like living area was created by Nicole Hollis Studio and featured an odd, contemporary mirror above the mantel that serves as both art and decor
An elegant, modest gray marble frame supports a lighter mantel surface and tiled surround
Instead of a sofa directed towards two chairs or a wall to provide a more personal and intimate fireside experience, designer Jae Joo chose two comfortable, large armchairs facing the fireplace
The fact that marble veining may come in a wide range of colors is one of its lovely features
It links the distinctive dusty orange paint to the brick firebox, the black painted trim, and even the cream walls and khaki accents in this living room by Heidi Caillier
And a little in the hearth area is all that is necessary
This living room by Corey Damen Jenkins is a breath of fresh air, thanks to its bright white paint
The marble facade’s warmer tones complement the browns and woods while still preserving the atmosphere’s crisp, chilly feel
The real show-stopper is the complex wall mural that showcases the gorgeous antique molding in this Parisian dining room by Tamsin Johnson Interiors
Johnson chose a white marble dining table surrounded by black and white Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs in order to keep the design strategy in line with the basic structure of the room while still adding some contemporary flair
The black marble mantel supports a funky contemporary vase
Pick a pristine white Carrera marble and a flat facade for an ultra-modern marble fireplace
The elegant and silky gray carpet in this living room by Nicole Hollis Studio softens the room while yet incorporating the surface materials and colors utilized throughout
An open and airy home office created by Breegan Jane features warm swirls of gold intertwined with earth tones
The material reduces the grandeur of the ceilings down to a more intimate, human scale and imparts a refined, formal design to the more informal aspects
Darker marbles require less upkeep since they conceal soot better
But if you don’t want to leave behind stains that won’t go away, clean it frequently
To prevent persistent stains from soot, keep the area clean
Here, sky blue paint, an indigo carpet, and a delicate chandelier were used by Arent & Pyke to brighten the gloomy, baroque fireplace
Take notes if you adore the quirky design
The angular mirror, brilliant orange photographs, marble fireplace, rustic stool, and geometric pottery are all unexpectedly complimented by the softness of the blush pink chairs
All the juxtaposition in this space works so beautifully
Of course, we’re now looking at the marble with strong contrast
Even if a fireplace is not in use, it can still be a desirable feature, particularly if it has a charming marble facade as this one does if you want to create the illusion of a flickering flame, group some pine-scented candles together or use the space to exhibit a collection (Elizabeth Roberts filled this one with plants)
Designer Kyrstal Matthews used an antique mantel she bought for a reasonable price on Facebook Marketplace to give her contemporary electric fireplace a traditional facade
Its accent of black and white marble has a particularly regal flare
Brick doesn’t necessarily look good with modern, monochrome furnishings
The majority of fireboxes, dare we say, are made of brick
The remedy used by Nicole Hollis Studio was to paint them black
This adds depth, conceals grime, and softens the old-fashioned appearance of brickwork
Frequently, all-natural stone slabs are referred to as “marble” instead
But if you look a little closer, you’ll discover a ton of gorgeous options that aren’t made of marble
Elizabeth Georgantas picked a striking quartz slab that also serves as an artwork
Paint the walls around a traditional marble fireplace a daring color to give it a youthful feel (that still honors the veining)
Romanek Design Studio chose a dusty rose hue to go with the warmer, almost pinkish marble grains
Maintaining accessibility is a straightforward white-painted wood mantel
