An almost-marble fireplace...
The qualities of marble are unique. It is wonderfully smooth, with a fascinating visual texture and colour. For a classic, timeless look, it’s hard to beat. If you can’t afford the real thing, though, there are some clever new materials which come pretty close to emulating the veined appearance of genuine marble. Look out for “cultured marble” – it’s a material that can be cast in moulds which make it possible to achieve quite complex designs. It may be supplied under the name of Marblesque.