{"id":226360,"date":"2021-08-16T04:51:26","date_gmt":"2021-08-16T11:51:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trendey.jahaweb.com\/?p=226360"},"modified":"2021-08-16T04:51:26","modified_gmt":"2021-08-16T11:51:26","slug":"fireplace-hearth-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trendeydev.jahaweb.com\/?p=226360","title":{"rendered":"10 Fireplace Hearth Design Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u201cWe no longer build fireplaces for physical warmth. We build them for the warmth of the soul; we build them to dream by, to hope by, to home by.\u201d <\/em> –  Edna Ferber<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtually every fireplace needs some type of hearth. Whether you have a wood burning fireplace, a gas fireplace, or even a faux fireplace, a hearth is an essential component of your fireplace design ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These fire-resistant zones protect your home from fires caused by sparks and embers. Hearth options exist to fit any decorating style and budget. Look through our carefully selected collection of fireplace hearth ideas for inspiration on building or remodeling your hearth.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Bricks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Brick is one of the most common materials used in building a fireplace hearth or surround<\/a>. Inexpensive and durable, brick can carry off nearly any design style, from rustic to contemporary. When building a brick fireplace, a brick hearth feels like a natural addition. Classic red brick adds a country or farmhouse feeling to the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To update an original brick hearth finish, paint the brick. Popular paint colors for exposed brick fireplace elements include white and various shades of grey. If you have a wood stove instead of a traditional fireplace, hire a mason to lay a brick hearth beneath the stove and on the wall behind it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Concrete<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Using concrete on a fireplace surround is a great way to cover up a dated brick or stone hearth. Concrete is also less expensive than some hearth surround materials. Concrete adds a smooth, modern vibe to your fireplace hearth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A concrete hearth can be stained or textured if you want something beyond a smooth, grey finish. Various glazes or sealants also change a concrete hearth\u2019s color and sheen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Marble<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Marble is perhaps the most elegant material you can use for a fireplace remodel. White marble is a classic natural stone used to create an all-white fireplace surround. Marble comes in many different colors, including black, green, onyx, pink, and brown. Its veining patterns range from subtle to dramatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If real marble is too expensive for your budget, you can apply adhesive tiles to create a fake fireplace hearth that looks like marble. You can also achieve a similar finish with heat-resistant paint. Watch this video for tips on painting a dated marble tile fireplace hearth:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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