The Contemporary Design Fireplace...
Simply Stunning!

The stone contemporary design fireplace (above and below right) is as stunning for its simplicity and clean lines  as  the traditionally styled stone mantel (below left) is remarkable for its lavish ornamentation.   Dra-
matically different in appearance, both styles can be equally dramatic in their respective settings.

Though generally comprised of simple geometric forms, the contemporary hearth and surround can surprise -- even shock -- us at times with bold, irregular and un-
familiar shapes  . . . . . . . . such as the two examples pictured here from Chazelles!

or unusual asymmetrical arrangements of common shapes.

Instead of carved or applied ornamentation, the contemporary stone fire-
place juxtaposes contrasting textures and colors . . .

even materials . . .

for optimal effect.

New techniques are being applied to create unique stone finishes and tex-
tures that were previously unattainable . . . and unimaginable.    When or where  else  have you seen a brushed cinnamon decorative marble facing (below left) or a brushed chocolate decorative marble facing (below right) on a fireplace? The distinctive surrounds pictured here are from Chazelles.

See more unique and distinctive surrounds from Chazelles Fireplaces!

Unlike  traditional fireplace styles  which  generally fall into rather specific categories based upon form, ornamentation, historic time line and country of origin, contemporary fireplace design is often difficult to categorize.   A well-executed  design has no restrictions on form,  time line or geographic boundaries.   In a sense it is truly universal and, as with many of the cher-
ished traditional styles, it is timeless.

For  more information about any of the contemporary fireplace designs pictured here,  please  let us know and we'll be happy to provide it for you.

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For  even  more   in-depth   coverage  and  outstanding  examples  of stone fireplace designs, please visit our sister site,  www.Top-Stone-Fireplace-Designs.com,  which  expands  upon  the information in the "Stone Design Guide"  featured on this website.     A  comprehensive  Directory  devoted  exclusively  to  stone mantels  and  surrounds  -- many  from  top  designers  around the world  --  Top Stone Fireplace Designs is the largest site of its kind on the world wide web!

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