Fire Surrounds - Our Pick of the Best

Looking for a stunning focal point for your living room? A fireplace is a wonderful way to give any room a homely, welcoming feeling, plus it acts as anchor to work your decorating scheme around. Whether you want to go for a traditional wooden surround which can be painted to suit your decor, ir whether you want to go for something ultra contemporary such as black marble, there are plenty of great options to choose from. Here at Housetohome, we've hunted down the best and most beautiful fire surrounds, all of which are avaliable to buy in standard sizes - making them fuss-free and easy to install. Perfect!

This striking solid stone fire is made from high-quality natural Agean limestone. As with all natural stone, it features different variations in colour and veining making it stunningly unique. Comes pre-sealed to make sure the stone can withstand the heat.

Gallery Asquith Limestone Fire Surround, £860, Worldstores

This maple-effect surround, complete with black back panel and hearth would work well in a modern home. It's suitable for use with all inset electric fires. As the Holwell is freestanding, all you need is a flat wall and a power point for the fire.

Dimplex Holwell Fire Surround, GDS1A, £300, John Lewis

Create a stunning centrepiece for your home with this oak fire surround. Designed to fit effortlessly around an electric fire, the reversible hearth panel can be tailored to either black or ivory giving you the flexibility to customise your look. The veneer is unfinished so you've got total freedom to wax, varnish, lacquer or paint it exactly the way you want.

Adam Fire Surrounds Malmo Unfinished Oak Fire Surround,£140, Littlewoods

Inspired by mid Victorian fireplaces, this classic fire surround is made from natural limestone which means the colour variations and veining can give it a wonderfully unique quality. The mantelpiece is designed in the style of traditional Victorian fireplace surrounds which either had corbels or flat square detailing.

Worldstores, £756, Gallery Brompton Limestone Fire Surround

This smart fireplace is finished with an ivory surround and oak veneer mantelpiece. The built-in back panel and hearth makes it super convenient and easy - simply place your electric fire in the middle and you're ready to go. Made from high quality MDF.

Hanson Timber Work Finished in Oak, Ivory and Anthracite, £275, Homebase

This pine veneer fire surround is a beautiful shape with intricate carved detail around the edges and mantelpiece. Plus the fact it is left unfinished means it can be painted in whatever colour to suit your scheme. Made using responsibly sourced, forest-friendly timber. 

Charlottesville Pine Veneer MDF Fire Surround, £154, B&Q

Love Parisian chic? This imposing fireplace surround is an authentic reproduction of eighteenth century French style. Due to the striking details and generous size it would look fantastic in a large drawing room. Available in 7 standard stone effect finishes.

Louis Stone Fire Surround FP3, £1095, Stevensons Fire Surrounds

Go for a modern look with this distinctive Cubist-inspired fireplace surround. The minimal white finish, features intricate graphite and stone chippings, adding a luxurious touch. Comes complete with electric fire which can be controlled independently with easy-to-reach controls. 

Cubist Electric Fireplace Suite, £279, Adam Fire Surrounds

This gorgeous fireplace surround is such a lovely piece for any room of the home. Beautiful natural timber with carved column detail bring a regal appearance. 

Fireplace Surround with Column Detail in Natural Timber, £299, Allissias Attic

This stunning black granite fireplace would make a real statement in a contemporary home.

Milan Black Granite Fire Surround Set, £619,B&Q