There are some truly beautiful surrounds for fireplaces of all descriptions available. A wooden surround set off all manner of fires, whether solid fuel, gas or electric.

There is a huge variety of styles to choose from including intricately carved right through to minimalist.  You can also opt to buy a reclaimed/recycled surround, or a newly manufactured creation.

This Flavel Calypso gas fire featured with brass trim and antique fret shows how your fireplace can form a real focal point for any room when set in a natural looking surround.

http://www.bfm-europe.com/products/—-8-fires–stoves/traditional-hearth-mounted-fires/flavel-calypso.html

This detailed Baltimore fire surround from Cumberland Woodcraft is set against some attractive herringbone brickwork.

http://www.cumberlandwoodcraft.com/galleries.asp?Album=Mantel%20Gallery&PicID=4

Are you after some simple elegance that’s well suited for modern decor, but has the warmth and depth of a natural material? Oak Fire Surrounds do a great range of solid wood surrounds that fit well into a more contemporary design scheme

http://www.oakfiresurrounds.co.uk/box-oak-fireplace-surround/prod_27.html