Selling a home can sometimes be an uphill struggle. Simple home improvements like decorating can help, but there may also need to be some relatively minor investments.When trying to sell a home, it is important to add as many ‘homely’ touches as possible.

One aspect of a warm, welcoming home that immediately appeals to visitors is the existence of a fireplace as a focal point. This is usually positioned at the centre of the main wall in the lounge.

Fireplaces have not only been traditionally used as a place to warm oneself by, they have also served as a natural gathering area for both family and visitors, as well as a display area for important mementos such as ornaments and treasured family photographs.

Many householders looking to improve their homes in a simple and cost-effective way are taking advantage of the opportunity to order one of our ready-to-install quality marble fireplaces from Marble Choice. Whether or not they already have a chimney or flu is irrelevant, since a remote-controlled electric fire can also be ordered at the same time. Alternatively, a tasteful marble fire surround can be delivered, together with a suitable backdrop made from a superior material like granite.

Marble is in fact an extremely versatile substance, equally adept at forming traditional-looking fireplaces or more modern designs. It also comes in a range of fresh, tasteful hues, often in neutral colours that appeal to potential house purchasers. Marble is also very easy to maintain, usually requiring a simple wipe with a warm wet cloth followed by a rub dry.

Whether pure marble or its less volatile cultured counterpart, micro marble, is used, a fireplace made from this substance cannot help but add both a degree of sophistication and a sense of affluence to a room, and can only serve to make any home seem more attractive to a potential buyer.