Notice the tile on this fireplace by @natalialexanderdesign is the exact width of the firebox, and there’s no mantel ... her fireplace surround, then used shiplap above the mantel instead ...

Installing tile on your fireplace can add flair and vintage charm no matter your aesthetic ... along the sides of the surround or covering the entire chimney above the mantel.

The material that makes up the fireplace surround helps to determine how you decorate. Tile is a stunning choice ... The fire is simply framed and there is no mantel shelf to interrupt the ...