Marble is undoubtedly the greatest material available for fireplace surrounds. It not only speaks to both traditional and contemporary styles, but it also offers outstanding performance in terms of maintenance and longevity. As opposed to their more resilient but less sumptuous composite siblings, natural stone materials such as marble are more prone to etching. However, as designer Dries Otten points out, "the first scratch is the deepest," and from there, faults enhance an opulent old-world appeal. Being a natural stone, marble ages beautifully. You can find some wonderful salvaged mantels at flea markets, Facebook Marketplace, or even on the street (speaking from personal experience here—miracles do happen), though they tend to be on the more expensive side. If you're fortunate enough to reside in a house with marble fireplaces already, you might just be looking for decorating ideas. These designer marble fireplaces ensure that you are in the finest possible hands, whether you are renovating and need some persuading to go the marble fireplace path or want to price up a preexisting one. Find 20 marble fireplaces that you'll want to curl up by forever in the list below. 
Arent & Pyke did an excellent job of incorporating the existing fireplace into this living area. With the wrong design scheme, the odd details, such as the tiles on the firebox and the intricate pink columns on the mantel support, could have been perceived as distracting, but they ended up being the binding agent for the entire structure. They reference the geometric cube table, the Art Deco floral rug, and every other modern, vibrant accessory. Interior designer Tamsin Johnson used the same marble slab that encircled the firebox to frame the doorway, adding an unexpected touch of glitz while ensuring cohesion between areas in the open floor plan. And instead of taking the safe route with marble in a neutral tone, she chose swirls of intense red and purple. A marble accent wall above a modern fireplace is persuasively recommended by Catherine Kwong Design. Its edge is less precious because of the metal sheet below. This vintage fireplace adds a rich warmth to the little modern living area with its several marble layers and tones. A traditional gilt mirror over the mantel, neutral tones and restrained color schemes help tie everything together. Modern and mid century furniture keeps the space contemporary. If you look closely, you can make out that the two support columns are a rich maroon color. The vibrant addition livens up the ominously dark facade. This dark, art gallery-like living area was created by Nicole Hollis Studio and featured an odd, contemporary mirror above the mantel that serves as both art and decor. 
An elegant, modest gray marble frame supports a lighter mantel surface and tiled surround. Instead of a sofa directed towards two chairs or a wall to provide a more personal and intimate fireside experience, designer Jae Joo chose two comfortable, large armchairs facing the fireplace. The fact that marble veining may come in a wide range of colors is one of its lovely features. It links the distinctive dusty orange paint to the brick firebox, the black painted trim, and even the cream walls and khaki accents in this living room by Heidi Caillier. And a little in the hearth area is all that is necessary. This living room by Corey Damen Jenkins is a breath of fresh air, thanks to its bright white paint. The marble facade's warmer tones complement the browns and woods while still preserving the atmosphere's crisp, chilly feel. The real show-stopper is the complex wall mural that showcases the gorgeous antique molding in this Parisian dining room by Tamsin Johnson Interiors. Johnson chose a white marble dining table surrounded by black and white Marcel Breuer Cesca chairs in order to keep the design strategy in line with the basic structure of the room while still adding some contemporary flair. The black marble mantel supports a funky contemporary vase. Pick a pristine white Carrera marble and a flat facade for an ultra-modern marble fireplace. The elegant and silky gray carpet in this living room by Nicole Hollis Studio softens the room while yet incorporating the surface materials and colors utilized throughout. An open and airy home office created by Breegan Jane features warm swirls of gold intertwined with earth tones. The material reduces the grandeur of the ceilings down to a more intimate, human scale and imparts a refined, formal design to the more informal aspects. 
Darker marbles require less upkeep since they conceal soot better. But if you don't want to leave behind stains that won't go away, clean it frequently. To prevent persistent stains from soot, keep the area clean. Here, sky blue paint, an indigo carpet, and a delicate chandelier were used by Arent & Pyke to brighten the gloomy, baroque fireplace. Take notes if you adore the quirky design. The angular mirror, brilliant orange photographs, marble fireplace, rustic stool, and geometric pottery are all unexpectedly complimented by the softness of the blush pink chairs. All the juxtaposition in this space works so beautifully. Of course, we're now looking at the marble with strong contrast. Even if a fireplace is not in use, it can still be a desirable feature, particularly if it has a charming marble facade as this one does if you want to create the illusion of a flickering flame, group some pine-scented candles together or use the space to exhibit a collection (Elizabeth Roberts filled this one with plants). Designer Kyrstal Matthews used an antique mantel she bought for a reasonable price on Facebook Marketplace to give her contemporary electric fireplace a traditional facade. Its accent of black and white marble has a particularly regal flare. Brick doesn't necessarily look good with modern, monochrome furnishings. The majority of fireboxes, dare we say, are made of brick. The remedy used by Nicole Hollis Studio was to paint them black. This adds depth, conceals grime, and softens the old-fashioned appearance of brickwork. 
Frequently, all-natural stone slabs are referred to as "marble" instead. But if you look a little closer, you'll discover a ton of gorgeous options that aren't made of marble. Elizabeth Georgantas picked a striking quartz slab that also serves as an artwork. Paint the walls around a traditional marble fireplace a daring color to give it a youthful feel (that still honors the veining). Romanek Design Studio chose a dusty rose hue to go with the warmer, almost pinkish marble grains. Maintaining accessibility is a straightforward white-painted wood mantel.
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