Style Options for Concrete Fireplaces

"The stonelike look and feel of a concrete fireplace surround add dimension and excitement to any living space," says Wanda Ellerbeck of Grotto Designs.

"A wide range of style options from Old World, ornamentation of Baroque or Victorian, to the Spartan lines of Post Modernism gives the homeowner an array of standard feature choices. Also, concrete offers the unique role as a strong mediator to bring out the best features in complementary materials such as stone, tile or metals, fusing them together in a dramatic marriage of texture and shape," says Ellerbeck.

A private residence southwest on Lake Michigan. David Eerdmans of Hard Topix in Jenison, MI used a special glass-fiber-reinforced-concrete (GFRC) to build the light cove and fireplace hearth.

Fireplace Surrounds Pourfolio Custom Concrete San Diego, CA

In the family room of this Rancho Bernardo, Calif. home, Brandon Cohen of Pourfolio custom matched the color of the red mantel to the front door of the client's home. The side panels were custom-mixed using integral dry pigments. Read about the design of this fireplace.

Absolute ConcreteWorks Poulsbo-Seattle, WA

In this home in Gig Harbor, Wash., a commanding entry fireplace was created using GFRC in an old-world, ancient-looking surround design. Read about how this fireplace was constructed.

This four-sided fireplace attracts attention as the focal point in a North Carolina residence. Built in 14 pieces, the fireplace features radiuses, match and kindling holders, lighted mantel, zinc plated electrical outlet, copper inlays, and more. Read about how this fireplace surround was built.

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