Perfect Your Fireplace Look with Our Handcrafted Hearths and Surrounds

The final touch on a luxury fireplace is the hearth and backdrop, which blends style with safety. LuxHomeHaven’s range of hearths and back panels ensures a polished finish to your fireplace installation.

Elegant Hearths for Every Style

Hearths are not just functional (protecting floors from heat) – they’re a design element. For example, a honed black granite hearth (4-piece) provides a sleek, polished surface. It’s cut with expansion joints so it “can expand and contract,” preventing cracks when hot fires warm it upluxhomehaven.co.uk. Available in multiple sizes (e.g. 127×38 cm, 152×46 cm), these granite hearths are suitable for solid fuel fireplaces and add a touch of glossy elegance. Other options include:

  • Slate or Marble Hearths: These natural stones bring unique textures. A glossy black marble hearth or rustic green slate can complement your room’s palette.

  • Stove Hearths: If you have a wood stove, consider a curved or rectangular hearth to match its shape. For instance, a black granite curved hearth (90×75×4 cm) is specifically designed to extend beyond a 4.7 kW stove safelyluxhomehaven.co.uk.

Each hearth option comes with a 3-year guaranteeluxhomehaven.co.ukluxhomehaven.co.uk, reflecting their high-quality craftsmanship and material.

Stylish Surrounds and Mantels

As noted, a beautiful wooden surround frames the fireplace insert. These mantels often come with additional back panels or plinths:

  • Back Panels: These are sheets of slate, marble or metal placed behind a stove or fire for extra protection and flair. A brass or black cast-iron back panel adds a hint of sophistication while meeting safety regs.

  • Extended Hearth Plinths: Some surrounds include matching base blocks that extend the hearth, creating a unified platform. This can tie together the colors and materials of the surround and insert.

Design Tips for a Cohesive Look

  • Match Materials: For a seamless aesthetic, use the same stone or wood tone across components. A black granite hearth with a matching black stone back panel emphasizes the fireplace. Alternatively, contrast light oak surrounds with a dark hearth for striking visual interest.

  • Proportions Matter: Ensure your hearth is at least 30 cm beyond the front of the firebox and 15 cm to the sides, to safely catch embers. LuxHomeHaven’s pre-cut hearths take these standards into account.

  • Accessorize: A luxurious fireplace often has elegant finishing touches: a high-quality fire grate or a decorative fender (fireguard). These small additions can be woven into your décor theme (for example, a brass fender or ceramic fireback tiles).

By carefully selecting a luxurious hearth and surround, you turn your fireplace into a fully integrated design statement. The result is not just a heat source, but a true centerpiece of comfort and style in your home.