DESIGN EYE: WHICH FIREPLACE STYLE IS RIGHT FOR YOUR HOME?

Bobby Raehn • May 15, 2021

It’s that time of year- even in the Lowcountry- where this is a chill in the air and staying snuggled up by the fireplace sounds like the best way to spend a winter’s eve. There are so many design styles out there, how do you know which one is best for you?

BRICK

When many people think of the classic fireplace scene, a red brick fireplace comes to mind. A lot of homeowners have been painting their brick fireplaces in the last decade or so, so you can see a variety of colors out there but white and light gray are the most popular options for painting brick. A fairly straightforward DIY, painting your brick fireplace is a great way to make your space feel more modern.


STONE

Stone is a surprisingly versatile material choice for surrounding your fireplace. Depending on the type, color, pattern repetition and size of stone, you can create a rustic feel, boho vibe or clean minimalism look.


MARBLE

The go-to for those wanting luxury, marble can provide a strong impact and really make a statement. From the ornate, hand carved mantles to a sleek vertical wall of polished delight, a marble fireplace instantly elevates any room it’s in.


WOOD

While a wood fireplace surround may not seem like an obvious choice, it can be a great style to lighten up a room and make a dated house more modern. Wood planks are streamlined and visually calming, giving your eye a place to rest as it roams the room.


TILE

Using tile as a fireplace surround will provide you the greatest variety of style options. Typically less expensive than the other materials on this list, tile can help you bring almost any design vision to life.


With so many styles and materials to choose from, you’ll have a great time creating the perfect fireplace for your home to enjoy throughout the winter months.

THE RETURN OF THE HOME OFFICE

By Bobby Raehn • March 12, 2019
With so many people still working primarily from home, and children attending classes virtually, the demand for a dedicated home office space has risen exponentially over the past few months. No matter how much space you have, or what your decorating style, there is a work-from-home setup that will work for you.

THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC AND THE REAL ESTATE MARKET

By Bobby Raehn • March 12, 2019
Continuing our series of taking a look at how the world of real estate has shifted thanks to the global pandemic of COVID19, here is the second part, dealing with some of the bigger ways the transaction process of buying and selling real estate has been forever altered.