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The vast array of design styles makes for plentiful selections when you\u2019re working with a new aesthetic, like traditional, modern, or mid-century modern. Mid-century modern (MCM for short) offers an iconic flair, incorporating modern touches and design elements from the middle of the last century to create a comfortable ambiance. In mid-century modern design, creating ambiance often draws on classic elements\u2014like incorporating the warmth of a fireplace into the space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your fireplace can be a focal area designed to stand out or blend into its surroundings, regardless, it will offer the same peaceful, cozy aura. If mid-century modern is your design style of choice, complementing your fireplace with tile to accentuate it adds a marvelous touch. Unsure exactly what MCM includes? We want to tell you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Mid-Century Modern? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

MCM is an iconic style that developed between the 1940s and 1960s, featuring clean lines and minimalistic detail\u2014a drastic shift from ornate features that once were the center of design. Within this minimalistic approach, MCM cut out unnecessary embellishments and focused on the essentials, often from German and Scandinavian influences. These influences focused on functionalism, simplicity, contrasting textures, and clean, organic lines, thus creating an uncluttered design that promoted a calming, less chaotic appeal. Along with such focus came the integration of nature through large windows, wood, and stone. MCM incorporates pops of color and geometric designs, but also neutral colors, and this balance shifted around a bit throughout the decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When thinking about a fireplace, there are creative ways to dress it up while falling into the mid-century modern design. This design style does remain popular to this day, so when choosing these design features, you can\u2019t go wrong! With our natural stone and tile inventory, we have much to offer that will cater to MCM design, regardless of where in your home you intend to install or refurbish the face of your fireplace.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fireplaces in Mid-Century Modern Design Whether it\u2019s a wood-burning, electric, or gas fireplace, there is something about the mood they create that makes them a desirable feature in a home. Of course, the heat they give off is a bonus to the cozy aesthetic, but fireplaces also present character and serve as a focal point that evokes togetherness, conversation, nostalgia, and relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The living room is the most common area for a fireplace, as this is where families typically gather to relax, but a dining room or sitting\/reading room are also great options. When fireplaces were a main source of heat, however, it was common to see them throughout a home, including bedrooms. Today, there are so many areas of a home where a fireplace may be installed like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n