If you have plans to remodel your fireplace, then there are a few tips and ideas you should consider. Even though a fireplace may make a great statement piece or become the central focus of the room, it may look outdated. JPJ Granite can help remodel your fireplace to bring it into the modern century. Here’s what you should consider.

What Kind of Material Should Your Fireplace Be?
If you have an old fireplace, then there’s a good chance that it’s made of brick. While brick may look pleasant in certain situations, it typically clashes with the aesthetic of the rest of the room. To bring your fireplace into the modern century, you need to determine the material. Natural stone is not only the safest option for a fireplace, but it can also make it look modern. Working with materials like marble, granite, quartzite, and quartz, you can completely transform your fireplace. Marble, especially, can encapsulate the brick and create a stunning fireplace that takes charge of the room. If you want something unique, then you may want to consider granite or quartz. These come in various shades of color and print. Your fireplace will never look like someone else’s thanks to the wholly unique designs that granite and quartz provide.

How Large Do You Want Your Fireplace?
Back in the olden days, large fireplaces were needed to warm the home. These days, fireplaces are primarily used for aesthetics. Unless you want a large and commanding fireplace, you’re likely better off with a smaller fireplace design. The size of your fireplace will also help determine the cost of the remodel. Larger fireplaces will require more materials and heavier costs. Smaller fireplaces are more affordable. Size can also determine an aesthetic. Those who love modern minimalism, for example, will appreciate a small and compact fireplace remodel over a large one.

Adjoining Mantelpiece or Smooth and Seamless Transition
Besides the fireplace, itself, you’ll also need to consider what you wish to do with the mantelpiece. You can have a mantelpiece made from the same materials as the fireplace that creates an incredible work of art. Marble mantlepieces, especially, can completely transform your fireplace into a luxurious one. Those who want their fireplace to take up as little room as possible will likely want to remove the traditional mantlepiece and instead have the fireplace seamlessly join with the wall. A facade can be made around the fireplace to offer a bit of dimension and texture if so desired. This is where granite and quartz tile can also be used in unique and decorative ways.

Accessories Bring The Fireplace All Together
One final piece to consider during your fireplace remodel is whether or not you want to add accessories. These accessories may be shelves or bookcases that extend to the sides of the fireplace. They’re typically made with the same material as the fireplace to make it a single, cohesive, piece. Bookcases and shelves can add sophistication as well as purpose to your fireplace.

Remodeling a fireplace isn’t easy. To ensure it’s done correctly and matches the ideas you have for your fireplace, you need to work with our fireplace experts at JPJ Granite. Our natural stone expertise will definitely benefit you.