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Tiled flat fireplace

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The flat modern concrete fireplace

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Finished steel. This example shown here is described as having a blued finish. This is not paint but an actual finish process. It’s a great-looking detail for a modern or transitional space.

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After , Contractor Paul Zuch of Capital Renovations Group tipped off the homeowners to a great deal available at a local stone yard. They picked up a gorgeous Sea Pearl quartzite remnant, which was large enough to cut two L-shaped pieces from — one for around the base of the firebox and one for the floor (required by fire code). The veining and colors in the quartzite look beautiful with the stone surround. The homeowners removed the screen and brass trim and spray-painted them black. They also spray-painted the support pole at the front corner of the firebox. The contractor painted the inside of the firebox a light gray to match the stone. He used a spray paint made to withstand heat, and the homeowners note that it hasn’t become discolored with use.

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After: The builders left the original brick in place and covered it in a concrete floater coat. Then they installed sheets of a beautiful ivory and gray stacked stone called Rock Ridge ledger stone. The material looks similar to Texas limestone from the region. Removing the brick that extended onto the wall on the right would have made a mess. So the homeowners opted to have that brick covered with drywall. Then they mounted a new TV, leaving room for a chest of drawers beneath it.

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Tiles on fireplace

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Concrete fireplace chase

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Concrete-look porcelain tile

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Fireplace and shelving

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Poured-in-place concrete. Another great selection for a modern style, this concrete fireplace was poured in place. It’s a great-looking choice, but definitely one for a specialist to install. Ask your contractor about concrete specialists who can provide examples and pricing for your consideration. Cost: $7,000 to $10,000 for raw materials, custom fabrication and installation.

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Ledgestone. This is the texture lover’s choice. It’s available in many colors and can be installed horizontally, or vertically for a more modern look. Notice here how the ledgestone above has been mixed with a slab on the bottom. Cost: $4,000 to $7,000.

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straight horizontal tiles

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all white fireolace

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all white ,contemporary

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all white contemp

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could remove wood from around the sides

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could remove the wood on sides

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stone slab?

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the big dramatic lamps on either sides

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straight lines of mantle

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stone only on top

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shelving .?yellow chair

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symmetry around the fp

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non symmetrical

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the contemporary clean lines

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