As far as fireplace ideas go, there's a new style that interior designers are embracing, an update of the classic hearth that has totally stolen my heart. Fluted edges are discreet but impactful, rich yet cozy, minimaluxe in its purest form. It's the perfect solution to an age-old problem - it can be tricky to design around a fireplace as you want to showcase it but in equal measure not in an overpowering way.
To find out more about this wonderful new trend I spoke to Ali Budd, a designer who has found the perfect way to create the perfect fireplace, which in turn makes the ideal space. She shares her thought process below.
