dadiOH wrote:
Actor123 wrote:

Anyway, I have a handle on the physics of the project, but I'm lost
when it comes to colors. I'm going for a typical contemporary look -
nothing too out of the ordinary, but that looks elegant.

Black. Grout too.

Yep, black tile is the best bet for most fireplaces. It presents a
clean, elegant transition from the grotty ashes, cinders, and soot to
the rest of the room, assuming it's not a gas fireplace of course.

Black will also work with pretty much everything, no matter what color
the room is painted in the future.

--
Jennifer