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By: Sarah West on Mon Aug 25, 2008

A Marble fireplace will not only give your home a more luxurious look but it is cost effective as it will be a durable investment. The choices are endless as there are solid mantels and fabricated stone with intricate detail available to choose from. The marble fireplaces are not limited to marble but include various other stones to make the selection even wider for those wishing to add to the décor of the home with one of these masterpieces.

Personal taste will be the first thing to take into consideration as well as if you would like to match the fireplace to the room or redo the room to match the fireplace.

There are various design options for the marble fireplace. They can be simple and elegant or have more in depth details applied to them. There is the option of simple engraving in the stone such as flowers that are strategically placed to fit into the style of the room or you can go for a bolder look with statues carved into the marble that give it an appearance of more depth to the room. They can be made as tall as you would like to allow for the illusion of a higher ceiling or the mantle on them can be flat in order to give a more symmetry to the wall that the fireplace is on.

The finish and color of a marble fireplace should be taken into consideration before deciding upon one. There are a variety of choices when it comes to matching a marble fireplace to its surroundings.

Finishes

• Polished and Honed
• Acid Washed
• Antique Marble

Which of the finishes that are chosen for the marble fireplace you install will depend on the look that you wish to achieve in the room. You have to consider the color scheme, available space and the budget that is available for this purchase when you are making the choice of which to purchase.