Marble fireplaces and marble fire surrounds are available in a huge variety of styles and textural finishes. When choosing the ideal marble fireplaces for your abode from an internet purveyor, be sure to find a site which allows you a close-up view of the textural finish of the particular marble used in each design.
Whilst of course, your fireplace will have unique individual markings; this view will allow you to ascertain the quality of the stone in relation to the aesthetic ambience of the design.
Marble fire surrounds tend to be designed in a classical Greco-Roman fashion which perfectly suits such a magnificent material and furthermore, is guaranteed to never go out of style- after all, Classical and Neoclassical design has remained prominent for thousands of years.
However, you are likely to find great variation in terms of elaborate or more basic and simple designs, colours of marble, and differences in the styles and materials used for hearths. Furthermore, more contemporary designs are available which still subtly pay homage to the classical roots of marble design and also, many manufacturers produce fire surrounds crafted from marble which have lighting features which beautifully bring the entire ensemble to life in full illuminated glory- enabling you to enjoy your own domestic enlightenment! Some websites will offer deals in which an electric fire is also provided pre-fitted to your surround and hearth.
It is worth bearing in mind that many modern marble fireplaces are not designed to be used with solid fuels, but rather in conjunction with electric fires. Reputable sites will allow you to contact their customer service adviser directly and may even offer a call-back service whereby if you are able to contact them on your first attempt, you can go about your daily business safe in the knowledge that you will be contacted by them as soon as is humanly possible.
A marble fireplace is an investment, so be prepared to pay a reasonable price for a quality piece, but shop around to find sales and special offers, as these tend to occur more frequently with web-0bsed businesses than in showroom shops.