The majority of people who are planning a fireplace do so based entirely upon what was formerly in the space, the style of the house, or what it is that strikes them. Adding a new fireplace can be an exceptional way to compliment a room, if the selection is made based upon the right design, material and size.

For example, if the room you are working with is already completely furnished, you will want to take those key pieces into consideration. If you have highback chairs, then a low mantelpiece, and all that decorates it may well get lost visually. If you have a vast collection of art hung on the walls, then perhaps it would be best for the fireplace to be of a more subdued version, instead of a scene stealer.

It is so important to get a fireplace just right, otherwise, not only will it look out of place, but can bring down all the hard work you did to decorate and design the remainder of the room. So remember, spend time looking through many options, and visualizing what the room really calls for, not just what you have seen elsewhere that looked good. Each and every space needs to be treated as the separate entity that it is, along with those styles that you appreciate.