The hearth is often considered the heart of the home, and you can ramp up that feeling by creating your own custom hearth ...

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By using simple materials like a cast stone surround this fireplace ... a simplistic approach to fireplace design. A simple stucco surround and brick hearth let the fire be the main attraction ...

When it comes to fireplace surrounds, Mark Cayen, senior design consultant at Empire Kitchen and Bath, notes that natural stone, tile or marble, limestone or granite slabs are big, as are ...