A single choice determines your design beyond material or color: where the surround stops? A traditional height leaves room for art, comes across traditional, and works in most rooms. A full-height facade takes the whole plane, comes across dramatic and architectural, and it belongs in a tall room. Whether you want calm or drama, good design make it easy. mantel for gas fireplace As your local source for fireplace surrounds, we help make every project simple and rewarding. This overview highlights the vertical question.Standard or Full HeightA standard-height surround allows wall above the shelf, which works in nearly any room. A floor-to-ceiling fireplace with stone surround takes the entire wall, and this feels best where there's real ceiling height. The failure mode comes from running it up in a room without the volume — it overwhelms everything.Whether your ceiling is open or contained, the right height creates the effect you want.Get the Height RightLooking to design your surround? Whether you want calm or drama, good design make it easy to bring your vision to life.Reach out to us to learn more to start your project.