If you are lucky enough to buy a house with a marble fireplace, celebrate your good fortune. In truth, a fireplace is a cozy addition to any space, making it worthy of a snuggle and a cup of tea.

However, marble fireplaces are a step above regular brick fireplaces. These fireplaces are elegant but down-to-earth and work well in traditional as well as contemporary spaces. Marble fireplaces come in many colors with many styles of surround designs.